Kansas State University has released it procedure for addressing students who are in violation of its face-covering policy. K-State president Richard Myers recently announced a slight revision to the university’s face-covering policy, requiring face coverings to cover mouths and noses in all indoor and outdoor spaces unless alone outdoors, in a private work space or office. First-time offenders will receive a letter reminding them of the policy and responses to further offenses A second offense will result in an administrative hearing with the Office of Student Life dean. A Student Review Board will hold a hearing for third-time offenders where…
Author: KMAN Staff
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 a report of an injury crash in the 2900 block of Anderson Ave in Manhattan on August 26, 2020, at approximately 4:32 PM. When officers arrived on scene they found a…
One Manhattan man has been arrested in connection with an incident last November. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded to a report of robbery and kidnapping on November 9, 2019. Officers reported a 29-year-old male and 32-year-old male pointed a gun at the 30-year-old victim and demanded money and his phone. Around 2 P.M. on August 26, 2020, 32-year-old Joseph Trevail of Manhattan was arrested on a warrant in connection with the incident. Trevail was arrested for aggravated robbery and aggravated kidnapping. His bond was set at $150,000 Trevail remains confined at this time.
Thursday’s program featured a preview of an upcoming virtual Community Conversation on Race & Reconciliation with K-State Communications Department Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Dr. Timothy Shaffer. Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole also highlighted the importance of good mental health with school starting up in the COVID-19 era.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas has reported the highest seven-day jump in new COVID-19 cases since the state confirmed its first positive case, but the death rate is decreasing. The state Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday that Kansas saw another 1,536 confirmed and probable cases since Monday, an increase of 4%. The total since the pandemic began is 39,937. The two-day increase in reported coronavirus cases gave Kansas its biggest seven-day spike in new cases since the pandemic reached the state in early March. Still, the 437 deaths reported Wednesday represent 1.09% of the reported cases, the lowest figure…
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Local health officials have ordered residents of 10 University of Kansas fraternity and sorority chapter houses to quarantine for two weeks following a coronavirus outbreak on campus. The Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health Department announced the 14-day quarantine order in a news release Wednesday night. The department says contact tracing shows residents in the Greek houses were most likely to have come in close contact with some of the more than 200 students who have tested positive for the coronavirus. The university opened its fall semester on Monday with in-person classes.
As the coronavirus has us stuck at our homes, there is no better time to adopt a furry friend. T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter will be holding a “Clear the Shelter” event on Saturday, August 29 beginning at 11 AM. Deb Watkins, T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter Director, tells KMAN that adoptions are only $25 during this event. She also says that there is an easy way to get a head start on the adoption process by going online to the pet finder. “Go ahead and look on pet finder, but you need to check it everyday because absolutely everyday…
Riley County has seen a steep increase in COVID-19 cases in the last week and a half, but public health officials say the majority are experiencing mild symptoms. Riley County reported Wednesday 68 new positive tests and one recovery since Monday’s release. That makes 290 active cases, up from 153 in the week since Wednesday, August 19. Overall, 674 novel coronavirus infections have been confirmed in the county. Of those, 379 recoveries have been reported — up from 374 on August 19 — and five county residents have died. None of the new cases were associated with any previously reported…
BELLE PLAINE — Gov. Laura Kelly has renominated a federal public defender to the Kansas Court of Appeals despite his initial rejection by the Republican-led state Senate. The Democratic governor said Monday that Carl Folsom III is undoubtedly the most qualified person for the job, citing his experience, passion for the law and understanding of how it affects people’s daily lives. Folsom would fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Appeals Judge Steve Leben. Kelly told reporters that some state senators said they regret their earlier action and that she expects Folsom to be confirmed this time.