KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two women face charges after a man’s body was found in a wooded area of Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City Star reports that officers were initially called Oct. 26 after a city worker discovered a body while looking into illegal dumping activity. In federal court records, a detective said the body was found in a plastic container, “wrapped in black tape.” The death was ruled a homicide. The victim was later identified as 56-year-old Malvin Wallace. Michele Props, of Gardner, Kansas, was charged Oct. 29 with abandonment of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence…
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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 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 aggravated assault in the 300 block of Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on November 4, 2021, around 8:38 a.m. Officers listed a 23-year-old female as the victim when it was…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Karen Hibbard with the CVB. Gregg Eyestone with KSRE also joined the program. In our final segment we spoke with Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo.
A grand jury that was convened by a Kansas woman who said she was raped has declined to file charges in the case. Madison Smith, of McPherson, used a 134-year-old state law to empanel the grand jury after a county prosecutor declined to file rape charges against a man who Smith said raped her at Bethany College in 2018. Kansas is one of only six states that allows citizens to petition for a grand jury. Smith said Wednesday she was angry that no charges were brought. She says victims of sexual assault and rape do not get the justice they…
WICHITA — Stray bullets fired off an individuals’ property in unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County could now lead to a $500 penalty. KSNW-TV reports that the Sedgwick County Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday for a measure regulating the discharge of firearms. Shooters can still fire guns on their own property, but bullets that stray onto the the property of others can prompt the penalty. The resolution was in response to complaints from residents who said their properties outside of the Wichita city limits were damaged by people firing guns.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A woman has pleaded guilty in the death of her boyfriend’s 3-year-old daughter whose body was found in a shallow grave in Kansas City, Kansas. The girl was found dead after her grandparents raised concerns about her safety in a case that drew attention the state agency responsible for overseeing young children. Thirty-four-year-old Jacqulyn Kirkpatrick pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder, child abuse and interference with law enforcement in the death of Olivia Ann Jansen. Court records show the girl had signs of physical abuse. Her father also was charged with murder. Kirkpatrick is scheduled to…
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 900 block of N. 8th St. in Manhattan on November 3, 2021, around 10:08 a.m. Officer listed a 33-year-old female as the victim…
Retired Lt. General Perry Wiggins, executive director of the Governor’s Military Council also joined us.
Guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility joined us including NBAF Coordinator Dr. Ken Burton and Communications Director Katie Pawlosky as well as featured guest Anthony Rodriguez, Chief of Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHEM).
With November being National Native American Heritage month, one Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board member is requesting to remove the Manhattan High School Indian mascot. Board Vice President Kristin Brighton brought up the subject during Wednesday’s meeting. Brighton says settling this debate will show the board’s commitment to creating an environment where all cultures are respected, which is hard to do with the mascot. The mascot becomes “the elephant in the room” when discussing diversity related topics. The mascot was introduced in 1940 as a tribute to Coach Frank Prentup, but was originally the Junior Wildcats. Brighton says they need…