WICHITA, Kan. — Police say a pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup truck as he crossed a Wichita street over the weekend. Police say the incident happened Friday night just north of downtown Wichita. Investigators say a 62-year-old man was crossing Broadway at 11th Street when he was hit by a northbound pickup truck driven by a 20-year-old man. Police have not released other details of the crash, including the name of the man killed.
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Six women have sued top officials of the Kansas Highway Patrol, alleging they discriminated against female employees and created a hostile work environment. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that former and current employees allege in a lawsuit filed Friday that the agency violated federal anti-discrimination law, the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment and their First Amendment speech rights. The Highway Patrol did not immediately return a message Monday seeking comment. The women’s lawsuit comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed last month by two former majors who allege their own dismissal was retaliation for attempting…
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Authorities say four people from Topeka, Kansas, died in a crash in southeast Nebraska. Cass County Sheriff’s Capt. David Lamprecht says the wreck happened Sunday evening on Highway 75 just south of Union, Nebraska. Lamprecht said a pickup truck driven by a La Vista, Nebraska, man crossed the center line and hit an SUV registered in Topeka. Those who died at the scene were identified as the SUV driver, 21-year-old, Ashley Bracken; 22-year-old passenger Tatiyana Wade; 4-year-old Malaysia Reece and 5-year-old Keniah Robinson, all of Topeka. Wade’s 20-year-old sister, was hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver…
OMAHA, Neb. — A new monthly survey shows continued economic improvement in nine Midwest and Plains states, but business leaders indicated the coronavirus pandemic is still hurting business. The overall index for the region in January suggests improved growth, coming in at at a strong 67.3 from December’s 64.1. Any score above 50 on the survey’s indexes suggests growth, while a score below 50 suggests recession. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey. He estimated a rosier economic outlook in the coming months, citing an increase in the survey’s confidence index. The monthly survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota,…
On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Game Waren Ben Jedlicka and Tuttle Creek State Park Manager Todd Lovin. Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department Director Eddie Eastes, also joined the program along with Douglass Center Director Dave Baker and Recreation and Fitness Coordinator Kyliah Kellerman.
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 and theft in the 700 block of Pecan Cir. in Manhattan on January 29, 2021, at approximately 6:56 a.m. Officers listed Schwans Sales Enterprises Inc.…
Riley County has administered over 4,000 doses of the COVID vaccine, with more clinics planned this week. The health department will continue vaccinating individuals 65 and older with severe health conditions, with another clinic planned Tuesday. Those who qualify will be notified via text, email and phone call. The notice will include links to more information and forms to print and fill out before you arrive for your vaccine. Forms will be available on-site as well. To date, more than 15,000 people have registered to receive the vaccine. Information on how to sign up to receive the vaccine is available…
Two Fort Riley men were arrested over the weekend in Manhattan. Officers responded to reports of a fight in progress in the 1400 block of Watson Place on Sunday, at approximately 12:35 a.m. When officers arrived on scene they found a large fight between 15-20 individuals. One 30-year-old male battered two officers while they attempted to break up the fight. 30 year old Clifford Martin Medina Wallace was taken into custody for interference with a law enforcement officer and two counts of battery on a LEO. He is confined in the Riley County Jail on a seven thousand dollar bond. Police also arrested…
The future plan of Manhattan is beginning to be laid out on paper. Earlier this year the city commission approved an agreement with a consulting firm, Planning NEXT, to create a strategic plan for Manhattan. On Friday, commissioners met with Planning NEXT, via Zoom, to discuss the strategic plan process. To begin the meeting, Planning NEXT principal, Jamie Greene, asked the commissioners to share one word about their feelings on the strategic plan. Commissioner Usha Reddi says she is “excited” for the plan. “This will be one of the first times for a strategic plan where we will have community…
One of the best shooting performances in school history wasn’t enough to snap an eight-game losing streak for the Kansas State men’s basketball team on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum. Texas A&M used a late 9-0 run to take down K-State 68-61 in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge despite a career-high 26 points from Nijel Pack. Pack knocked down eight three-pointers – the second-most in a single game in program history – and erupted for 23 points after halftime to give the Wildcats the upper hand for much of the second half. He did everything he could to will his team to…