With the help of technological advancements by commercial gaming companies, the military’s virtual reality training programs are getting realer than ever. U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division as well as visitors from the 4th Infantry Division and the U.S. Marines have been testing and assessing a prototype training system for realism and functionality at Fort Riley this week. They’re testing what are called Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainers. The trainers are prototype systems designed to simulate actual military vehicles for use in group training missions in virtual reality up to the battalion level. The set-ups are designed to be…
Author: KMAN Staff
JUNCTION CITY — Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf will resign after pleading no contest Friday to a felony charge for gifting a county-owned firearm to a third party and misuse of public funds. Wolf was arrested in October 2018 on those charges and on Friday appeared in Geary County District Court where he withdrew his previous not guilty pleas and entered pleas of no contest. The court then found Wolf guilty on both charges. According to media reports, Wolf acknowledged he will send a letter to the governor announcing his resignation. He has waived his rights for an appeal and…
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled for the first time that the state constitution protects abortion rights and has blocked a first-in-the-nation ban on a common second trimester procedure. It prevents the state from enforcing a 2015 law that could have reduced second-trimester abortions and allows challenges to other restrictions under the state constitution. The court said language in the Kansas Constitution guaranteeing individual rights protects a woman’s right to obtain an abortion independent of the U.S. Constitution. Kansas courts could strike down restrictions that have been upheld by the federal courts. The decision also stymies the attempt…
MANHATTAN — Thursday marked the ninth annual Pig Out for Parkinson’s hosted by Cox Brothers BBQ and the Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s program. Cox Brothers Partner Bud Cox says the event continues to grow every year. Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s program leader Michelle Haub says having the event at Cox Brothers is a special opportunity for them on a couple of levels. Haub says the event has introduced Meadowlark Hills with many people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s for the first time. It’s also been an avenue for those afflicted with the disease to show how they are persevering. Don Schindler…
Friday’s program featured Riley County Police Department Captain Josh Kyle speaking primarily about the proposed 2020 RCPD budget. RCPD has recommended to its governing Law Board a 1.9 percent cost of living adjustment, overtime under-funding, on-call pay, the need for three corrections officers, a CSI detective and a proposed IT reserve fund.
TOPEKA — Kansas’ highest court is preparing to rule on whether the state constitution protects abortion rights. The state Supreme Court said it would issue a decision Friday in a lawsuit filed by two abortion providers in 2015 against a Kansas law banning a common second-trimester procedure. A trial-court judge ruled that the state constitution’s Bill of Rights provides protections for abortion rights that are independent of protections under the U.S. Constitution. If the Kansas Supreme Court agrees, state courts could invalidate abortion restrictions upheld by the federal courts. Such a decision also would likely spur an attempt from abortion…
Officers filed a report for escape from custody at the Riley County Police Department in Manhattan on April 26, 2019, at approximately 7:30 PM. Officers listed the State of Kansas as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect did not return from work release. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd in Manhattan on April 25, 2019, at approximately 7:55 PM. Officers listed Chanel Toliver, 31 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported a known female suspect displayed a weapon. Shane Ellegood, 45 of Riley was arrested…
TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and top Republican legislators have met to try to break a stalemate on expanding Medicaid in Kansas. Negotiations failed Wednesday because Kelly contends that lawmakers approve a plan this year and the GOP leaders insist on waiting until next year. Kelly set aside four hours for talks in her Statehouse office with the majority leaders and heads of the health committees in the House and Senate, who all oppose her expansion proposal. The meeting ended after about 90 minutes. Participants say it became clear that neither Kelly nor the Republicans would budge on whether…
Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daryn Soldan previewed this weekend’s Tulip Festival in Wamego. Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole also discussed mental health, the crisis stabilization center groundbreaking and a recap of the annual meeting.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of N Manhattan Ave in Manhattan on April 24, 2019, at approximately 12:20 PM. Officers listed Computer Hospital of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown male suspect took a Mac Book Pro. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000.00. 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. Sadie Crawford, 30 of Manhattan…