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MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – (14/18) K-State ended any hopes of a Jackson State upset in the first half on Friday night in Bramlage Coliseum, as the Wildcats cruised to a 79-37 win. The 37 points allowed marked the third time this season K-State has held an opponent under 40 points. Jackson State’s field goal percentage of .215 is the lowest allowed by the Wildcats this season and the lowest since holding UTRGV to a .203 effort on November 18, 2022. The Wildcats saw four in double figures, led by junior Jaelyn Glenn with a game-high 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, with four…
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of a Wamego man charged in the September 2021 fentanyl-related overdose death of a 21-year-old man. McKaine Farr is charged with knowingly distributing fentanyl laced with oxycodone, causing the death of Jayson Ebert, of Wamego. The state plans to call at least one witness on Monday, with much more testimony expected to take place on Tuesday. Farr faces similar charges in a separate case as well along with two other co-defendants. The trial is scheduled to last through next week in Judge Jeff Elder’s courtroom in Pottawatomie County District Court.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 2500 block of Stagg Hill Road in Manhattan on November 30, 2023, around 7:59 AM. Officers listed a 66-year-old male and a 56-year-old female as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect took a Glock 9MM from their residence. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $950. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in…
A Manhattan woman is jailed following an alleged assault Wednesday in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, 34-year-old Deborah Cobler was arrested in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road on probable cause charges, including two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, interference and criminal damage to property. Cobler is accused of using a baseball bat to strike a door at the home of a 23-year-old woman in the Redbud Estates neighborhood and assaulting two male police officers. She was taken into custody shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday and remains jailed on a $20,000 bond.
Segments 1 and 2: Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete discusses local law enforcement and seasonal business. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 11/30/23: Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete (Segment 1) News Radio KMAN · In Focus 11/30/23: Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete (Segment 2) Segment 3: Brandon sits down with Chip Redmond of Kansas Mesonet with an extended weather update. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 11/30/23: Kansas Mesonet (Segment 3)
Officers filed a report for indecent liberties with a child in Manhattan on November 29, 2023 around 8:03 AM. Officers listed a 15-year-old female as the victim and a known 16-year-old as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported no additional information will be released. Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 2400 block of Players Circle in Manhattan on November 29, 2023, around 2:22 PM. Officers listed a 73-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of money over the phone and on the computer. The…
Brandon sits down with Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Tuttle Creek State Park Manager Levi Gantenbein to discuss local seasonal business, as well as Joan Krush to preview this weekend’s annual Cookie Carousel fundraiser for Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on November 28, 2023, around 4:27 PM. Officers listed JC Pennys as the victim when it was reported two unknown suspects took multiple items from the store. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,175. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on November 28, 2023,…