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 sodomy in Manhattan on November 1, 2021, around 7:47 a.m. Officers listed a 16-year-old female as the victim and a 17-year-old male known to her as the suspect.…
Author: KMAN Staff
November in Manhattan means cooler weather, holiday season, and ice skating. Manhattan Parks and Recreation will be opening the ice skating rink later this month at Wefald Pavilion. Sydni Baker, recreation specialist, says its really easy to take part in all the fun, even if you’ve never skated before. “You come in, you rent your skates, if you need them or you can bring your own if you have your own, and your admission as well,” Baker says. “Once you are there, you are on the ice. We’ve got staff with you, so if you have questions or need some…
Riley County Treasurer’s office is currently experiencing a shortage of 2022 orange decal stock. Speaking to the county commission Monday, Treasurer Shilo Heger says they are currently conserving stock for customers who come in. Those who need a decal in the interim can come down to the treasurer’s office to get that decal. Heger says the office has been told they cannot even make the order until at least Thursday. Heger says she hopes the November ones will be done by the end of the month so no one is late.
On Monday’s edition of In Focus, AAA Manhattan Store Manager Mike McCarty discussed the 1st Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Flint Hills Breadbasket kicking of Nov. 1, 2021.
On Monday’s edition of In Focus, Samaritan’s Purse Area Coordinator Larry Dutch previews Operation Christmas Child. Learn more at SamaritansPurse.org/OCC.
On Monday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan Parks & Rec – Recreation Specialist with Aquatics Sydni Baker and Flint Hills Discovery Center Assistant Director Stephen Bridenstine joined the program.
After watching Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah seemingly match a Division I record with six sacks in a 31-12 victory over TCU on Saturday, coach Chris Klieman made an observation that should send chills through Big 12 quarterbacks. Or heart palpitations through NFL scouts. “I’m sure there’s things he can continue to improve and get better at,” Klieman said with a slight grin and shake of his head, before adding quickly: “But you have that special day, that’s pretty awesome.” Anudike-Uzomah, whose safety last week against Texas Tech jumpstarted the Wildcats’ comeback win, also forced two fumbles against TCU while appearing…
Mitch Fortner hosts this edition of Scoreboard Saturday. Powered by WTC. Scoreboard Saturday on KMAN · Scoreboard Saturday 10/30/2021
Riley County as of the end of Thursday is just 224 advance ballots short of the mark set in 2019, the last election headlined by local government races. “These are the people making decisions for your schools and your streets and your cities,” says Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo on KMAN’s In Focus Friday. “I just don’t understand why people don’t participate in these more. We’re ready for 100 percent [turnout], but in 2019 we had a 28 percent — which is actually, for statewide, a pretty good turnout for a general election for a city-school district election.” Vargo says…
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) discusses the latest from the capital. Marshall touches on the ongoing debates over proposed infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills, supply line issues affecting industries nationwide, as well as vaccine mandates and how that may influence the situation.