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 burglary in the 400 block of McCall Road in Manhattan on January 7, 2020, at approximately 10:05 AM. Officers listed Debold Inc. as the victim when it was reported…
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Wednesday’s program featured a preview of the first school board meeting of 2020 with USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and board member Katrina Lewison. The second half of the show featured new Pottawatomie County Sheriff Shane Jager and new Undersheriff Doug Adams highlighting changes in its communication efforts including its soon to launch social media page.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The rise of protests at the Statehouse has exposed a complex landscape where rules diverge from one floor to the next and sanctions are inconsistently applied by law enforcement. Republican leaders in the Legislature, the Democratic governor’s administration and Capitol Police remain entangled in negotiations with the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas over how to proceed. The discussions come after demonstrators with the Poor People’s Campaign, which is focused on array of social and economic issues, and those pushing for Medicaid expansion have been increasingly crossing paths with law enforcement over the past 18 months.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A key Boeing supplier is asking if employees will take buyouts after it suspended production of fuselages and other parts for the troubled 737 Max aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems CEO Tom Gentile says the Wichita, Kansas, company will soon face difficult decisions about cutting jobs. He says Spirit still has no clear idea about when Max production will resume. The Boeing 737 represents more than half of Spirit AeroSystems’ revenue. Gentile says his company is talking to Boeing about “different scenarios but nothing has been decided.”
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 burglary in the 400 block of McCall Road in Manhattan on January 6, 2020, at approximately 9:40 AM. Officers listed a 36-year-old male as the victim when he…
The American Red Cross is urging people to get out and donate blood following a holiday season that saw about 500 fewer volunteer-based blood drives take place than what is typically needed. While all blood types are needed, the organization is in particular need of type O blood as it only has a three-day supply remaining. The shortage is largely due to holiday travel causing a shortage in donors, which which leads to blood drives being postponed. Kristi Ingalls, an American Red Cross Account Manager II, says while weather hasn’t necessarily been an issue in Kansas lately like it sometimes…
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Manhattan Parks and Recreation is offering residents 50 years of age and up plenty of fun activities through its Lifelong Recreation program. Molli Maberry, a Manhattan Parks and Rec Recreation Coordinator, shares some of what the program offers. A few Lifelong Rec activities happening this year are a trip to the Kansas City Ballet, a trip to the Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium and an afternoon at Uncorked Inspiration here in Manhattan. Maberry says they also recently partnered up with the Area Agency for Aging to begin offering a new fitness class. These activities are open to the spouses and…
Tuesday’s guests included Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr, outgoing Mayor Mike Dodson and incoming Mayor Usha Reddi ahead of the Manhattan City Commission’s first meeting of 2020 where they will also reorganize.
Manhattan Parks and Recreation and University Christian Church are partnering up to put on the sixth annual Night to Shine. Recreation Supervisor Zachary Bayless says the event is a prom night for those with special needs. Volunteers can also register at this website. Night to Shine begins at 5:30 p.m. at 2800 Claflin Rd. and is being sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.