WICHITA, Kan. — Police say one man has died and another person was critically wounded in a shooting in north Wichita. Police say the shooting happened just before 5:30 p.m. Monday in an area several blocks east of the Little Arkansas River. Arriving officers entered an apartment, where they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound who was not breathing. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. A short time later, another person with a gunshot wound showed up at the hospital in a private vehicle. Police say that person was in critical but stable condition…
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On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Linda Morse.
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.…
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