Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on July 12, 2019, at approximately 9:20 AM. Officers listed a 23-year-old man from Manhattan as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged his 2016 Mazda 6. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a…
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K-State Credit Union, Konza United Way, and Manhattan Broadcasting helped stuff the bus for the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 FIT Closet over the weekend. A school bus was parked outside of Walmart where volunteers handed out lists of school supplies the FIT closet is in need of. Those supplies will be given to students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at the beginning of the year. United Way Board Member Scott Seel was one of those volunteers who says while they need some of typical supplies, there are others that people don’t usually think of. The list included…
The Katie’s Way Charities Community Care Program is looking to provide education for parents and anticipatory guidance of young children. KMAN spoke with Dr. Matt Wassom with Katie’s Way about the upcoming workshops happening from 6 to 8 p.m. both Monday and Wednesday. The program is part of an increased outreach effort to families in the community and to provide prevention training regarding some difficulties when it comes to behavior in young children. These specific workshops are geared toward children ages 2 to 8 years old. “One of the biggest stressors is knowing there are lots of families and children…
The Riley County commissioners approved the proposed 2020 budget to go to publication, but may come back to it during the public hearing. Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison presented the Riley County budget summary for review. She says the Extension Council brought in an amendment to their budget earlier this week. This decreased their appropriation request by $1,855 and the mill by .003 mills. Robison says the costs for the radio infrastructure, hardware refresh reserve, and the 27th payroll make up the mill they are asking an increase for. The total costs for these items is $1.5 million dollars,…
TOPEKA — Leaders of both parties in the Kansas Legislature agree that they need to develop a plan for raising the pay of their full-time employees and part-time staff. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Legislature’s seven-member Coordinating Council of its top leaders plans to examine pay issues. The leaders are concerned that lawmakers are having trouble retaining staff and attracting temporary workers during their annual sessions. A three-member council subcommittee is expected to issue a report by October on the competitiveness of salaries for the Legislature’s staff. Senate President and Wichita Republican Susan Wagle said she believes the Legislature…
Friday’s program featured a chat with the Biosecurity Research Institute’s Dr. Stephen Higgs on the latest happenings at the institute on K-State campus. Brian Howells, Director of Rehabilitation at Ascension Via Christi joined us to preview a ribbon cutting for a new cardiac rehab gym. Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Executive Director Ann Smith and Mobility Manager Mike Wilson joined us to discuss fixed route changes beginning with ATA bus in Manhattan on July 29 as well as a new grant project providing three bus shelters in town.
WICHITA — A government report is forecasting that growers in Kansas will harvest 330 million bushels of wheat this season. The latest estimate released Thursday by the National Agricultural Statistics Service is based on crop conditions July 1 and comes as wheat harvest is well under way in the state. Its forecast anticipated that the crop will be 19% larger than it was a year ago even though farmers are harvesting fewer acres this year. Kansas growers are expected to harvest wheat from 6.6 million acres, down 10% from a year ago. The larger crop is expected because average yields…
A St. Marys man was arrested on multiple sex crimes involving children Tuesday, according to a Thursday release by Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s officials. 52-year-old Peter Palmeri was arrested on a warrant for 2 counts of rape, 6 counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, 3 counts of aggravated criminal sodomy, 1 count of aggravated kidnapping and 1 count of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Sheriff Greg Riat writes that the arrest comes after an investigation into reported allegations against Palmeri — which resulted in a warrant being issued. Palmeri remains confined to the Pottawatomie County Jail and is being…
A construction worker was briefly trapped in the basket of a high-lift — a cherry-picker style vehicle with controls located in the basket — as a result of a fire on the vehicle Wednesday near Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The work was occurring close to the north side of the stadium between the ticketing area and restrooms. Manhattan Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes says co-workers rescued them via ladders before crews arrived on scene and quickly controlled the situation. No injuries nor any structure damage were reported, but an $85,000 loss was reported for the vehicle. Almes says the fire…
TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly has dropped a policy that extended food assistance to thousands of Kansas adults even though they failed to meet a work requirement. Kelly acted Thursday in response to a threat from Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt to file a lawsuit over the policy change. Top Republicans in the GOP-controlled Legislature argued that the policy change made in May violated a 2015 law imposing work requirements and other restrictions on food and cash assistance recipients. Kelly said she believes her administration’s policy was “legally defensible” but engaging in a lengthy court battle was not worth the…