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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on December 22, 2020, at approximately 2:46 p.m. When officers arrived on scene…
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly has named the Kansas Department of Labor’s deputy secretary as its top administrator. Her announcement Tuesday showed she still is working to find another, permanent leader for an agency that struggled for months to process claims from workers left unemployed by the coronavirus pandemic. Acting Secretary Brett Flachsbarth is the third person to lead the Department of Labor in less than seven months. Kelly’s first labor secretary was Delia Garcia, and she resigned in June amid problems with the system for distributing unemployment benefits. Her replacement was Acting Secretary Ryan Wright, and he was…
WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita city councilman who has been under fire for his role in a plot to frame the local GOP chairman for a false ad against a mayoral candidate has resigned. James Clendenin said Tuesday in a written statement that had “become a distraction” and that his resignation was taking effect Dec. 31. Last month, the Sedgwick County district attorney’s office filed a civil petition seeking the ouster of Clendenin. District Attorney Marc Bennett accused Clendenin of misconduct while in office, making false allegations against the chairman of the county’s Republican party and soliciting financial donations to…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A man is now charged with attempted capital murder in the shooting that injured a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer. Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe on Tuesday announced the charge against 33-year-old Jesse James Flaugher of Kansas City, Kansas. It wasn’t immediately clear if Flaugher had an attorney. The charge stems from an exchange of gunfire that occurred Dec. 15 between the suspect and the officer who had contacted him in Overland Park, Kansas. The officer was struck by gunfire in the arm and ballistic vest. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita woman is dead after an accident on Interstate 235. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that the accident happened Tuesday afternoon. A woman in her 30s was traveling south in an SUV when a trailer attached to a Dodge pickup became detached, crossed the median and struck her car. The woman was taken to a hospital where she later died. Her name was not released.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence Police Department plans a new special victims unit that will focus largely on cases of physical abuse. The department said Tuesday that the main focus of the new division will be crimes such as those involving children, crimes of a sexual nature and domestic violence. The Douglas County District Attorney’s office will provide dedicated prosecutors to deal with the crimes investigated by the SVU.
Demand for meat, and beef in particular continues to be influenced heavily by the pandemic. Glynn Tonsor, K-State Livestock Economist, says that despite the pandemic, this holiday season might bring positive numbers for beef demand. He says that a recent survey showed that 38% of people say they will spend less time with family and friends this holiday, but only 26% say they will spend less money on meat for the celebration. “I think there are some people that upgrading towards boneless pork loin, if that’s their thing, or in this case, maybe a ribeye item or prime rib,” Tonsor…
Wednesday’s guest was Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Design Allana Parker, talking holiday traditions in Riley County history. We also at the beginning of segment one spoke with the winners in the annual Jingle Bell Rock station contest.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Gov. Laura Kelly has named the Kansas Department of Labor’s deputy secretary as its top administrator. Her announcement Tuesday showed she still is working to find another, permanent leader for an agency that struggled for months to process claims from workers left unemployed by the coronavirus pandemic. Acting Secretary Brett Flachsbarth is the third person to lead the Department of Labor in less than seven months. Kelly’s first labor secretary was Delia Garcia, and she resigned in June amid problems with the system for distributing unemployment benefits. Her replacement was Acting Secretary Ryan Wright, and he…
Several health care workers in Riley County rolled up their sleeves to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the health department received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and on Tuesday they started to administer the vaccine to local health care workers. Julie Gibbs, Health Department Director says they are thankful for this day and tells KMAN who was part of the group that received the vaccine. “We have approximately 200 doses that we’re able to give to our first line health care providers,” Gibbs says. “So we’re looking at EMS, first line health…