SOLOMON — The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.1 magnitude earthquake has rattled central Kansas. The quake was reported around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday about 5.6 miles (9 kilometers) southwest of the town of Solomon. No damage has been reported. Scientists say damage is not likely in earthquakes below magnitude 4.0. The Kansas Geological Survey says two other earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 3 have been reported this month in the state. They include a 3.2 magnitude quake on July 1 and a 3.7 magnitude quake on July 5. Both of those were in Rooks County.
Author: KMAN Staff
Tuesday’s edition of In Focus included interviews from all 8 candidates for this year’s Manhattan City Commission election. -Linda Morse -Mark Hatesohl -Aaron Estabrook -Mary Renee Shirk -Sarah Siders -Kaleb James -Maureen Sheahan -Vincent Tracey
SALINA — Authorities have exhumed a woman’s remains that were found more than 30 years ago in a shallow creek near Salina. The Saline County sheriff’s office says in a Facebook post that the reason for unearthing her remains Monday was to obtain a DNA sample that might help law enforcement identify her. The woman, who has been nicknamed “Miss Molly,” was found face down in January 1986 in Mulberry Creek near Interstate 70. KAKE-TV reports that the woman sustained injuries consistent with being beaten on the right side of her head and was either tossed or pushed over the…
Officers filed a report for computer crime and theft by deception in Manhattan on July 29, 2019, at approximately 9:30 AM. Officers listed a 19-year-old female as the victim when an unknown suspect gave her a fraudulent check. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,480.00. 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 burglary in the 1100 block of Thurston St.…
The Riley County Commission is moving forward with its 2020 budget. The 2020 budget was approved for publication on July 11. It was accepted Monday with a mill levy of 43.065 mills, a 2.148 mill increase over last year’s. Before opening the floor to public comment, Chairman Ron Wells wanted to clear some things up first about the mill increase. He spoke about some of the major projects and unforeseen purchases the county had to make this year. This was due to the firing range purchase, the 27th payroll, law enforcement center HVAC emergency purchase, mortgage registration fees from the…
On a recent trip to speak to the president’s cabinet, a Pottawatomie County commissioner was able to meet with President Donald Trump. Commissioner Dee McKee was in DC last week to talk to the president’s cabinet on how local issue are impacted by rules and regulations from the federal government. She met with members of the Department of Agriculture, Transportation, and the EPA. After their meetings, McKee and seven others were led to the oval office to meet President Donald Trump. McKee says the experience was humbling as she was able to stand in the oval office where so much…
A Manhattan engineer who pleaded no contest to attempted voluntary manslaughter and was found guilty of criminal property damage apologized before being sentenced to 50 months in prison Monday in Riley County District Court. Mark Harrison pleaded to the charge in June following a hung jury in a February trial in which he was initially charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. He was arrested following a 2018 standoff in which he shot RCPD Sgt. Pat Tiede and an armored vehicle that two officers were sitting within. He was found not guilty of two charges of attempted murder…
Monday’s program featured Tim Shaffer, K-State Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. Ruth Nicolaus also joined us by phone to promote the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo happening in Abilene this weekend.
KANSAS CITY-The first three games were nothing special for the Royals, game four was different though. Danny Duffy didn’t start things off well for Kansas City, allowing the first three batters of the game to record hits including a three run home run from Carlos Santana. The Royals did get one back in the 1st innning though after Whit Merrifield hit a lead off double off of Trevor Bauer and eventually scored on a single by Hunter Dozier. Duffy settled down enough to push through six innings and hold the Indians away just enough to get a win, for Bauer,…
For the 11th year, residents of Manhattan were able to pass forward their unwanted furniture to those looking to complement their current sets at Furniture Amnesty Day and organizers say it looked to be bigger than ever. The event is sponsored by the City of Manhattan, the Staley School of Leadership Studies, Hands On Kansas State and Konza United Way and is held yearly in the Baker Field parking lot in City Park. “The event kind of started because we were noticing that pattern that furniture was ending up in alleys or in dumpsters and it was collecting mold and…