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 a filed report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on May 31, 2022, around 3:20 p.m. Officers listed a 23-year-old male as the victim when…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/1/22: USD 383, Manhattan Fire Department, Downtown Manhattan Inc. Segment 1 – 00:00 “USD 383” Segment 2 – 14:18 “USD 383” Segment 3 – 22:56 “Manhattan Fire Department” Segment 4 – 32:35 “Downtown Manhattan, Inc.” On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and Board Vice President Darell Edie. We also spoke with Manhattan Fire Department Battalion Chief Jason Hudson. And in our final segment we spoke with Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Gina Snyder.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/31/22: Tuttle Creek Lake, T-Bars Rally Club Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:13 Segment 3 – 20:41 Segment 4 – 32:28 Tuesday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from Tuttle Creek Lake as well as the T-Bars Rallyclub. Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka from the Kansas Department Wildlife and Parks as well as Park Manager Caleb Snider from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The two discussed current lake levels, water safety amid Memorial Day and as Summer approaches, as well as materials available at the local library. T-Bars President Blinky…
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 a filed report for burglary in the 2700 block of Donnas Way in Manhattan on May 27, 2022, around 6:18 a.m. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when it was reported two pairs…
Fort Riley and members of the community gathered at the Post Cemetery this Memorial Day to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Held at the Post Cemetery, the ceremony paid tribute to all those who died protecting this country. Garrison Commander Colonel William McKannay spoke during the ceremony, highlighting the American flags placed at each grave. McKannay says this day is not only to remember those who are gone, but also those who were left behind. He also recognized two gold star families in attendance. Gold star families are loved ones of a fallen soldier. McKannay also…
The Sunset Cemetery Memorial Day Service opened around 10 a.m. this morning. Following music by the Manhattan Municipal Band, Bob Willette opened with the invocation and attendees were welcomed by Keith Coleman. Harold Randa recited the Gettysburg Address and Angela Coleman read the Address in Flanders Field with the Response delivered by Susan Bergsten. The Memorial Service was delivered by CSM (retired) Roger Beckley and a tribute to deceased veterans led by Bruce Bell. Willette returned for the Benediction after a volley by the American Legion Post No. 17 Color Guard. The program ended with a rendition of Taps by…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray cruised before leaving in the seventh inning because of right pectoral soreness, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Sunday behind Gio Urshela’s three-run homer. Gray (3-1) allowed two hits and retired 14 in a row before Andrew Benintendi’s single leading off the seventh. With a 3-1 count on Bobby Witt Jr. and Kansas City asking for a video review to try to get a hit batter call, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and athletic trainer came to the mound as Gray appeared to be trying to stretch a muscle near hi pitching…
A man was killed and a woman shot and injured Friday night by Saline County police while attempting to serve an arrest warrant for charges including rape. 42-year-old Dustin Vance of Hoisington was declared dead by EMS at the scene after Sheriff’s deputies say Vance drew his handgun after refusing officer’s commands. A 41-year-old Salina woman nearby was also shot in the incident, and is said to be in stable condition and expected to recover. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating. According to police, two deputies approached a residence in the 2700 block of South Holmes Road in rural…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. delivered three more doubles for his second straight three-hit game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 Saturday. A double shy of hitting for the cycle Friday, Witt doubled in his first two at-bats, both times driving home Andrew Benintendi. Witt added another double in the seventh inning. Of Witt’s 41 hits, 22 have been for extra bases, including a team-best 13 doubles. He joked his goal was “to hit some doubles today,” but his approach remains simple. “That’s the goal of the game, hit the ball hard and let…
ARLINGTON, Texas (Kansas State Sports Information) – K-State’s postseason run came to an end Saturday with a 4-3 defeat to No. 22 Oklahoma in the semifinal round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Globe Life Field. The Wildcats (29-29), who reached the semifinal round of the conference tournament for the second straight year, held a 2-1 lead through five innings until Jimmy Crooks delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the bottom of the sixth. After Peyton Graham’s solo homer in the seventh doubled Oklahoma’s lead, Cole Johnson brought the Cats within a run with his RBI single in…