COMANCHE COUNTY, Kan. (AP) — A 20-year-old Kansas woman died Sunday after the truck she was riding in smashed into a concrete highway barrier in a rural part of the state. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday along state Highway 1 in Comanche County, which isn’t far from the Oklahoma border in southwest Kansas. The accident report said that Brittney Marie Turley was a passenger in a 2014 Dodge Ram that veered across the centerline and struck the barrier, but it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash. The truck was driven by a…
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MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State men’s basketball team has added a home game with North Florida on Wednesday, December 29 at 7 p.m., CT. The game will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. North Florida replaces Morgan State, which was originally scheduled for that date but had to cancel due to COVID-19 related issues within their team. Season ticket holders and current Morgan State single-game ticket purchasers should use their original ticket to scan in for next Wednesday’s game. The Ospreys (4-9), who had a recent road game at Florida State canceled, have won consecutive games at home over Austin…
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 burglary in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on December 22, 2021, around 8:21 a.m. Officers listed Colonial Gardens MHP as the victim when it was…
St. Thomas More will be holding its Community Christmas Dinner in a drive thru format again this year. This year will mark the 10th year of the Community Christmas Dinner. Pastor Michael Ide says the event started when a volunteer wanted to help with a Thanksgiving dinner, but didn’t need any more volunteers . In the past, when the event was sit down, over 100 volunteers were utilized for this event, with almost 100 volunteers this year. Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Jones says they plan to serve as much as 450 people this year. The menu also includes mashed potatoes, stuffing,…
Thursday’s program featured conversations with Associate Professor of Communication Studies at K-State and Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Dr. Timothy Shaffer. Dr. Shaffer provided some helpful tips on “how to get along during the holidays.” The second half of the show featured Pawnee Mental Health Services Executive Director Robbin Cole providing an end of year recap on their services and a look ahead to 2022 endeavors.
Policing in America & The RCPD I don’t know if I have ever seen the topic of police legitimacy remain front page news for as long as it has since May 2020. I’d like to share my perspective as a gauge of what we read and watch about other communities and what I have learned about the Riley County Police Department. When I first heard the slogan “Defund the police,” I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. As time passed, I learned more and was often asked what my thoughts were surrounding this national discussion. Generally, my thoughts…
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 2700 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on December 21, 2021, around 6:02 p.m. Officers listed a 23-year-old female and a 25-year-old male as the…
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (AP) –The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Fort Scott police are investigating after two people were found shot to death inside a home. Police were called Tuesday night after someone found a woman had been shot. Arriving officers then found a man who also had been shot. Both victims, identified as 48-year-old Melissa L. Mitchell and 53-year-old Leonard D. Zimmerman, were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say they are searching for a person of interest who is wanted for questioning. Fort Scott is about 95 miles (153 kilometers) south of Kansas City, Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is proposing to give Kansas residents who pay income taxes a one-time rebate of $250. Kelly outlined the proposal Wednesday heading into a difficult reelection campaign next year. The Republican-controlled Legislature would have to approve the plan, and GOP lawmakers are expected to have proposals for ongoing income tax cuts instead of one-time rebates. Lawmakers’ next annual session convenes Jan. 10. Kelly said such rebates would be possible because Kansas has been collecting more in tax revenues than expected for months. Her proposal would provide $250 to individuals and $500 to married…
Wednesday’s program featured a preview of Saturday’s annual Manhattan Christmas Dinner at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Volunteer coordinator Kathleen Jones and Onaga New Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Michael Ide stopped by to preview the event happening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day. We also received our monthly update from both superintendents at Riley County USD 378 and Blue Valley USD 384. Cliff Williams and John Cox joined the program. And Norma Slagle, a registered dietitian with Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, joined us to discuss diabetes awareness and shared some healthy tips to manage through the holidays.…