LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman after telling her that the devil wanted her dead. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that 34-year-old Lawrence resident Donavan Ryan Hiller faces three felonies and a misdemeanor for the alleged Aug. 30 attack at his house, including aggravated sexual battery and aggravated battery. According to a police affidavit, the woman says Hiller asked her to go to his bedroom to see his cats. She says he then ripped off her pants and attacked her. She says he told her that the devil said she needed to…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — State auditors say millions of dollars intended for economic development in Kansas were spent on other projects. In a report released Wednesday, auditors said during fiscal year 2018, only 18% of the money in the Economic Development Initiatives Fund was directed to programs that met requirements for receiving the funds. The audit found nearly half of all spending from the fund $20.1 million didn’t go toward economic development. The Wichita Eagle reports auditors also found no tracking of how the money was spent or whether it was used effectively. Lawmakers who heard the audit said they…
Fort Riley will soon see the construction of new homes and major renovations for a total of 128 homes on post. The announcement came at a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony with Fort Riley’s business partner Corvias. The improvements are part of Corvias’ $325 million investment into its Department of Defense portfolio to fund strategic modernization and resiliency improvements to U.S. Army base housing infrastructures. It means 96 new homes will be built in the Warner Peterson neighborhood of Fort Riley and 32 homes will be renovated in the Rim Rock neighborhood. Fort Riley Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Shrader says the modernization…
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 1900 block of Strong Avenue in Manhattan on October 2, 2019 at approximately 2:40 PM. Officers listed a 41-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect pointed a gun at the victim. Oliver Raglin Jr., 56, of Junction City was arrested in connection on an offense of aggravated assault. Raglin Jr. was issued a total bond of $5,000.00. Raglin Jr. was not confined at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for animal cruelty in the 4200 block of Prairie Country Lane in Riley…
Thursday’s guests included National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility officials including NBAF Coordinator for USDA APHIS Dr. Ken Burton, Program Manager for NBAF at the Department of Homeland Security Tim Barr and K-State’s Dr. Marty Vanier who is assisting the USDA Agriculture Research Service with communications efforts. Perry Wiggins, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Counsel joined us for a discussion on the Kansas Governor’s Challenge to prevent suicide among veterans, service members and their families.
John Holcombe announces his transfer and puts an end to the Holcombemania era, Mitch Holthus and Eric Bossi call in as guests and old friend Ron Prince is in hot water. Hour 1 – Holcombe and Holthus 0:00 – Holcombe to transfer 14:28 – ESPN apologizes 23:43 – Mitch Holthus 34:21 – Ron Prince, yikes Hour 2 – Eric Bossi 0:00 – Klein and Ray 14:08 – Eric Bossi 26:56 – Jason Ray on his WRs 34:34 – AUA
Manhattan is putting additional economic development funding for new Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and Region Reimagined initatives on hold until after the November election. The City Commission rejected a motion to provide the Chamber an additional $350,000 per year in economic development money for 5 years by 3 to 2 vote, and will revisit the proposal after they know the results of the sales tax ballot question. Mayor Mike Dodson and Commissioner Linda Morse voted in favor of the initial proposal. “We the city and the community have put a lot into Region Reimagined,” says Morse. “It’s been a…
Kansas State University is celebrating enrollment increases at three of its campuses, despite total enrollment declines. It was announced Wednesday that the university’s Global, Polytechnic and Olathe campuses all saw increases in the total students enrolled, offsetting declines on the Manhattan campus. Overall, the total university enrollment was down 502 students. In a release from the college, K-State Provost and Executive Vice President Charles Taber said the university continues efforts aimed at increasing overall enrollment, in the second year of a strategic enrollment management effort and boost net tuition revenue. Last week, K-State President Richard Myers announced a total of…
Wednesday’s program featured a discussion on USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools with Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and Board President Curt Herrman Dr. Art DeGroat, retired Lieutenant Colonel and Executive Director of K-State Military & Veterans Affairs at KSU discussed “Making Veterans Lives Worth Living Campaign” at the Kansas State University’s Military Affairs Innovation Center.
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in Manhattan on October 1, 2019, at approximately 2:25 PM. Officers listed Walters Morgan Construction as the victim when it was reported a known female suspect made fraudulent charges in the business’ name. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $10,000.00. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery in Manhattan on October 1, 2019, at approximately 7:45 PM. Officers listed a female (age not listed) as the victim and a male known to her as the suspect in a past domestic violence incident. Due to the nature of…