Riley County Law Board members Monday reviewed a proposed new pay scale for Riley County Police Department employees, the adoption of which RCPD leaders say is imperative to department recruitment and retention. “Just within the next five years, we have the potential of losing 30 employees due to retirements alone,” says Human Resources Manager Christine Robinson. “Doesn’t mean everybody’s going, it’s just that that potential is there. “Adopting the salary survey is really going to be critical to not just filling our current vacancies, but it’s also going to be critical in relation to attracting good and quality employees to…
Author: KMAN Staff
Riley County commissioners and the appraisal office honored the late Greg McHenry during Monday’s meeting. Commission Chair Greg McKinley presented appraisal office staff a plaque to honor McHenry. Appraisal Analyst Allen Todd then gave a few words in recognition of McHenry’s time in Riley County, including comments from several staff members. Todd says McHenry went to great lengths to explain to and educate the community about the appraisal process. McHenry developed a video titled “Who are Appraisers” on social media, which has been viewed and purchased by over 130 jurisdictions nationwide. Todd says McHenry’s towering presence was always inspiring…
WICHITA, Kan. — Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at a Wichita shopping mall that caused shoppers and employees to flee or hide. Police said the victim of Friday’s shooting was Trenjvious Hutton of Wichita. A 16-year-old male is under arrest on possible charges of second-degree murder. Police spokesman Chad Ditch says the victim was shot after a group of teenagers got into a fight and one pulled out a gun. He says it was not a random shooting. Towne East Square was closed Friday after the shooting but KWCH-TV reports it reopened on…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Kansas man who spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he didn’t commit is suing the county where he was convicted and a former police officer for $93 million. Lamonte McIntyre and his mother allege the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, is responsible for the actions of former detective Roger Golubski. They accuse Golubski of coercing McIntyre’s mom into sex and then framing her son for the double murder when she rejected later sexual advances. Golubski denies the allegations. A judge on Thursday set a Nov. 7 jury trial…
WICHITA, Kan. — Two Wichita men have been convicted of participating in a drug ring run by two inmates at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Federal prosecutors say 58-year-old Kevin Lewis, and 45-year-old Travis Vontress were the last of 23 defendants convicted for their roles in the drug operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday the men were convicted by a federal jury. Prosecutors say 49-year-old Travis Knighten directed the drug operation from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He is serving a 90-year sentence for killing a prison guard in 1993. One other Oklahoma inmate was involved and all the other defendants…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Sedgwick County officials say a person has died in a fire. County sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Slay says the person died Sunday after a car started on fire in a field. Slay says the driver apparently was “doing doughnuts” in the field when the car became stuck and started on fire. The driver’s body was found in the fire. Also Sunday, Gov. Laura Kelly declared a state of emergency in response to a high fire danger in much of the state. The governor’s office said fire dangers are high, with the western third of Kansas under extreme fire…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Police in Overland Park are investigating the shooting death of a woman over the weekend. Police say the shooting was reported around 6 a.m. Sunday at a house in the Kansas City suburb. Police say that officers arrived at the home to find that the woman had been taken by family members to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police later identified the woman killed as Cheryl Holloman, of Wichita. Television station WDAF reports that the shooting happened during a party at a house that neighbors say was often rented out to guests. Police say…
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 as well as 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 criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on March 18, 2022, around 1:33 p.m. Officers listed a 36-year-old female as the victim when…
On Monday’s edition of In Focus, we were joined by Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood. She discussed the zoo’s change to Spring hours in April, the upcoming grand opening of Sunset Zoo’s new Expedition Asia, as well as a recent surgery to restore sight to 29-year-old Mangalisa — a Colobus monkey resident to Sunset. We were also joined by Krystin Guggisberg and Rachel Pate to preview this Saturday’s Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Kansas. The event is coming up on Saturday, March 26, and this year’s theme for the costume contest is #PolarOpposites. Brandon and Nick…
Friday’s edition of In Focus featured a full slate of guests. The program started with a conversation with Riley County Extension 4-H Agent John Jobe. Riley County Seniors’ Service Center Director Jami Ramsey discussed her pending retirement and upcoming events at the center. T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter Director Bryce Caulk and Brittany Ettleman spoke to behavioral health in shelter animals and a new endeavor in place. The program closed with a preview of the upcoming Manhattan Breakfast Optimist Club’s spaghetti feed fundraiser.