LYONS, Kan. (AP) — Authorities have arrested the girlfriend of a man who wounded two Kansas law enforcements officers, killed his father and then killed himself this spring. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that 27-year-old Erin Baker, of Ellinwood, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement officer, aggravated child endangerment and obstruction of apprehension. The KBI says she put her 7-year-old in danger by continuing a relationship with David Madden, who’s a suspect in the 2015 disappearance of a former girlfriend, despite knowing he was a convicted felon who possessed a firearm. The KBI…
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The Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 board of education got their first look at the designs for the Manhattan High School West campus expansions. The hardest challenge for the Manhattan High School West Campus renovations is fitting all the staff and students from the East Campus. This is according to Adam Sterns with Gould Evans as he presented the options. Stern gave somewhat detailed options they have been looking at based on the master plan. “There’s about 70 thousand square feet of additions in both the auxiliary gym and classroom additions, 100 additional parking spots for the incoming students and faculty. So…
In the wake of an incident involving an abandoned newborn being found, being informed about the Newborn Infant Protection Act, also known as the Safe Haven law, may help to prevent similar incidents in the future. Riley County Police Department Capt. Josh Kyle explains the law. The law is meant to prevent newborns from harm as a result of being abandoned. Capt. Kyle says it also serves a purpose for parents of newborns. Once the newborn is surrendered, Capt. Kyle says the process of making sure the infant is healthy begins immediately. According to Capt. Kyle, the next step in…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 8100 block of South Port Road in Manhattan on September 18, 2019, at approximately 1:45 PM. Officers listed Tractor Supply as the victim when an unknown suspect took a Kohler 196CC Engine. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $900.00. 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 report for theft in the 8200 block of…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 26-year-old Kansas man who was shot with his own gun was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after admitting he was not legally allowed to have the weapon. U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said in a news release that Keeno DeVonte Collins, of Ozawkie, was sentenced Wednesday after previously pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Collins was shot in the arm in June 2018 on the Topeka West High School campus. DNA from blood on the pistol matched Collins’ DNA. He told emergency responders he didn’t remember what happened. A…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents approved changes in admissions standards that will allow more students to qualify for state universities. The board voted Wednesday to eliminate a rule that required students to take high school courses in English, math and science. Class rank will no longer be considered, and most students with a C or C+ grade point average will be accepted at most of the universities. The Wichita Eagle reports the new rules will qualify 87% of Kansas high school graduates for admission to Wichita State, Emporia State, Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State. Kansas…
Thursday’s program featured Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith speaking about new businesses, economic impacts of K-State athletics and the new Classroom to Career initiative through the Chamber. We also spoke with Tony Ballard who is chairing this weekend’s Little Apple Classic Car & BBQ cook off and fundraiser for No Stone Unturned.
If an e-scooter rental company wants to deploy its fleet in Manhattan, they’ll have to contract with the city first. The Manhattan City Commission Tuesday unanimously amended the city’s ordinance regulating bicycles and skateboards to extend to micromobility devices. The city defines micromobility devices as electric-assisted bikes and scooters as well as motorized and self-balancing skateboards and even extends to bicycles deployed by “micromobility network companies” — though not motorized wheelchairs and other “electric personal assistive mobility devices.” State regulations treat them the same as bicycles, though they give municipalities the authority to further regulate or even ban the devices.…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Katrina Lewison spoke about events around the district, and about the vape ban for the district ,and Secure Campus protocalls. We also talked about construction projects and a few announcements such as MHS Homecoming, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and no school. Manhattan Christian College Director of Advancement Jolene Rupe also joined us and spoke about Praise Fest, the 17th Annual Ledership Breakfast, campus visits, as well as other events going on.
The owner of a Manhattan restaurant charged with sex crimes appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday for his fourth status hearing. Robert Iacobellis appeared in court from his jail cell via video feed with public defender Phyl Yau representing him. Yau requested that Iacobellis’s status hearing be moved to await further potential charges from the state. The prosecution made no objection and the new hearing date was set for 1 p.m. October 15. Iacobellis remains jailed on a $500,000 bond. He faces three charges including rape from a 2014 alleged incident and two counts of aggravated indecent liberties stemming…