Author: KMAN Staff

Authorities are investigating after a Manhattan woman was accused by her employer of time theft. The Riley County Police Department on Wednesday filed a report for theft by deception and unlawful acts concerning computers in the 800 block of Levee Drive. According to the police investigation, Rescare reported a 33-year-old woman had been clocking in for work from home and inflating time worked, resulting in over $4,400 wrongfully paid to her. No additional details were provided.

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/2/23: Ken Burton, Katie Pawlosky, Jessica Pulz, Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:59 Segment 3 – 23:15 Segment 4 – 34:20 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Executive Liaison for USDA’s Agriculture Research Service Jessica Pulz. In our final segments, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council Lt. General (ret.) Perry Wiggins joined us to discuss news at Fort Riley and a look at things impacting military relations in Kansas this month.

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. –  Officers filed a report for theft by deception and unlawful acts concerning computers in the 800 block of Levee Dr. in Manhattan on February 1, 2023, around 2:15 p.m. Rescare was listed as the victim when…

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MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) –  With a strong third quarter and a late fourth quarter push, K-State collected a 78-77 upset win over (12/12) Iowa State inside Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday night. The win snapped a five-game losing streak by the Wildcats against the Cyclones and was K-State’s second Associated Press top-15 win of the season, also downing fourth-ranked Iowa in November. K-State (14-9, 3-7 Big 12) put three in double figures for the 19th time this season and were led by senior Gabby Gregory with a game-high 27 points while playing all 40 minutes for the second straight game. Gregory, who…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/01/2022 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 18:43 – DY 31:31 – Two G.O.A.T.’s retired today The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/01/2022 Hour 2 – Cats take a frustrating loss in Lawrence 00:00 – Cats take a frustrating loss in Lawrence 17:35 – Nowell and Johnson after KU loss 28:54 – #1 Song of the Day 36:48 – Ask us Anything

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/1/23: Marvin Wade, Curt Herrman, Dan Newton, Gina Snyder Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 16:50 Segment 3 – 25:24 Segment 4 – 34:29 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, USD 383 Superintendent Marvin Wade and board member Curt Herrman joined us to discuss upcoming parent-teacher conferences, upcoming days off for students and previewed Wednesday’s school board meeting. Manhattan Fire Department Captain Dan Newton joined us to discuss recruitment efforts. Downtown Manhattan Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder spoke about the Pink Up the Pace 5K benefit coming up for the Johnson Cancer Research…

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A Manhattan man who served time in prison is now confined in the Riley County Jail on a warrant charging him with burglary and theft of multiple firearms. According to RCPD, 24-year-old Brandon Welty was arrested Tuesday after being transported from the Lansing Correction Facility to Riley County. The warrant stems from a February 2022 incident north of Leonardville where 13 guns and other miscellaneous items were reported stolen from a home. Police list two adult men as the victims in the case. Welty remains jailed on a total bond of $25,000.

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Ongoing challenges within Manhattan’s T. Russel Reitz Animal Shelter were discussed at the city’s Tuesday work session. Assistant City Attorney Rachel Sherck says one major issue is a lack of jurisdiction for animal control officers. ACOs work jointly with the Riley County Police Department, but lack the legal authority to help with animal control issues that occur, for example, on private property or outside city limits. The shelter also cited issues with animal intake, staff burnout, outdated computer systems and policies, and its involvement with surrounding cities. Interim Parks and Recreation Director Wyatt Thompson asked for the board’s input on…

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. –  Corey Bloom, 52, of Junction City was arrested on January 31, 2023, around 9:15 a.m. while already confined in the Riley County Jail for his Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear on an…

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Featuring seven home games – including two with new league members – K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference announced Kansas State’s 2023 football schedule on Tuesday. The 2023 campaign kicks off against Southeast Missouri on September 2, while the Wildcats host Troy – which finished in the top 20 in the final polls – on September 9. The Wildcats and SEMO will meet for the first time on the gridiron, while it will be the second all-time meeting between K-State and Troy after the Wildcats won at home, 41-5, in 2003. Kansas State…

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