Col. Will McKannay (official US Army photo) A new garrison commander has settled into his role at Fort Riley. Colonel McKannay, Garrison Commander at Fort Riley, took over the role in July. McKannay has been serving in the military for over 25 years, although never stationed at Fort Riley. McKannay tells KMAN that the Flint Hills area has brought back some memories. “Myself, I have never been stationed at Fort Riley before, but I grew up out west, son of a marine. I lived in similar, I guess, type areas throughout my youth, so it really, in a way felt…
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It has been 19 years since one of the most tragic days in American History, 9/11. Fort Riley is holding an event to remember those fallen during the tragedy. Colonel Will McKannay, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, says that the annual 9/11 memorial will still take place on Friday at 10 A.M. The event will stream live over the Fort Riley Facebook page. McKannay talks about the day of the attack for him, and the importance of the commemoration. “My wife was also in the service at that time. Pretty much both of us knew at that time that the rest…
Facing $1.5 million in revenue shortfalls due to the coronavirus pandemic, Manhattan city commissioners Tuesday listened to Parks and Recreation officials who are seeking greater autonomy regarding program fees. Parks and Rec Department Director Eddie Eastes specifically was interested in the commission’s ideas regarding Sunset Zoo, Flint Hills Discovery Center and the Rec program catalog. “I really think we need to adjust the language in these resolutions so that there’s more consistency and a better understanding of how fees are set,” he said. Commissioner Linda Morse and Mayor Usha Reddi raised concerns regarding the 110% cost recovery of these programs…
Appeal No. 119,529: State of Kansas v. Luis Antonio Aguirre The Kansas Supreme Court will hear an appeal stemming from a Riley County jury’s conviction of an Ogden man convicted of premeditated first-degree murder and manslaughter in 2012. The appeal is part of the Kansas Supreme Court’s Sept. 14-18, 2020, docket, which can viewed live on the Supreme Court’s Youtube channel. In June 2012, Luis Antonio Aguirre, who lived in Ogden from February to October of 2009, was convicted by a Riley County jury of capital murder in connection to the discovery of two bodies found buried together near Ogden…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Education Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis is retiring after a 53-year-career with the department. The agency announced Tuesday that Dennis will retire effective Sept. 30. He joined the education department in 1967, was named deputy commissioner in 1976 and has been interim commissioner of education four times since July 1995. As deputy commissioner of fiscal and administrative services, Dennis supervises the distribution of about $5 billion in state and federal funds to schools. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly praised Dennis as a “relentless advocate” for Kansas schools. Craig Neuenswander, who is director of school finance, will take over…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran has revealed he’ll retire at the end of the year. The Capital-Journal reports that Cochran’s retirement, effective Jan. 1, was announced Tuesday at a City Council meeting. Cochran, who turns 56 in November, has been a Topeka police officer since 1987. He was appointed by city manager Brent Trout as interim police chief in November 2017, then as police chief in January 2018. Cochran says he and his wife recently became grandparents and that, “It’s time to be a grandpa.” City officials on Tuesday praised Cochran’s efforts to defuse tensions and reach…
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 500 block of Kearney St in Manhattan on September 8, 2020, at approximately 12:13 pm. Officers listed a 23-year-old female as the victim…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Pott. County Schools Superintendents – Tim Winter, USD 320 and Kevin Logan, USD 323 We also spoke with Konza United Way Director Tara Claussen. And in our final segment we had Vickie James, Father Gale preview the Konza Student Table program through Food and Farm Council of Riley County and St. Isidore’s Catholic Church.
The Manhattan Kiwanis Club and Innovative Livestock Services plan to raffle off 10 Braveheart Black Angus Beef Tenderloins in November on News Radio KMAN. The winner will be announced during KMAN’s Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Hour program on November 9 between 10 and 11 a.m.. Each winner will receive a 15-pound tenderloin that Kitty Pursley, Manhattan Kiwanis Club member, says has a retail value of about $270. “They’ll be cryovact packages, aged to perfection,” Pursley said. “These are going to be ready to go just before your Thanksgiving and Christmas time.” According to Pursley, Braveheart Black Angus Beef Tenderloins are…
On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Commissioner John Ford.