A Manhattan woman was arrested over the weekend for DUI and child endangerment. The Riley County Police Department says 26-year-old Elizabeth Bennett was pulled over in the early morning hours Saturday in the 1300 block of Wreath Ave. after the report of a car hitting a parked car. Bennett, who reportedly intoxicated, was found to have children inside the vehicle at the time. She was arrested, but was released from jail after posting a $10,000 bond.
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35 wins, a school record 14 road victories and a third consecutive run to Saturday play at the Big 12 Tournament weren’t enough to land Kansas State a spot in the NCAA Baseball Tournament Sunday. The Cats were left out of the field, despite six Big 12 teams making the tournament, including Oklahoma State hosting a regional this weekend. The selection committee picked Oklahoma over K-State, despite the Cats sweep of the Sooners earlier in the season and a losing non-conference record for OU, which finished behind K-State in the standings. In the end, the Cats were hurt by non-conference…
Manhattan City Commissioners will hold a work session this evening at City Hall. The meeting will include an annual update on the pavement management of arterial, collector and local streets. Public Works Director Rob Ott will present the report, taking a look back at the last five years, with a summary of Safe Routes to School Program projects as well as future planned projects that are obligated, projects in design and anticipated projects through 2026. Public Works will be looking for direction from city staff and commissioners on a strategy and potential timeline for what happens once the sales tax…
Stillwater, OK. (K-State Athletics) – No. 15 K-State sets out for the final road trip of the regular season this weekend when the Wildcats take on No. 13 Oklahoma State in a crucial Big 12 series starting on Friday at 6 p.m. inside O’Brate Stadium. Game two of the Top 15 matchup in Stillwater is set to start at 6 p.m. with the series finale following at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Both teams enter the weekend tied second in the league standings at 11-7 with each ranked in the Top 15 of the Collegiate Baseball poll. Sophomore Raphael Pelletier was named to the…
A Manhattan man died while in custody Friday morning at the Riley County Jail, the second such incident in less than a month. According to the Riley County Police Department, 25-year-old Joseph Varvel was detained around 1:45 a.m. in the 300 block of North 14th Street for suspicious activity. While speaking with officers, RCPD says he ran and was later found in possession of cocaine. Officers on scene called for Riley County EMS assistance at 1:50 a.m. after Varvel complained of breathing issues while in custody. Paramedics showed up a few minutes later and cleared him just after 2 a.m. He…
Pottawatomie County Commissioners will move forward on exploring potential designs of Excel and Harvest Roads to accommodate future growth in the Blue Township area. The decision follows a decision last week approving a resolution tied to a zoning change within the Willow Glen subdivision — to allow for development of more duplexes and four-plexes. Commissioner Dee McKee has advocated for extending the pavement from Excel Road to Harvest and east to Lake Elbo Road. The Planning Commission has requested the Board of County Commissioners enact a one year moratorium on new preliminary plats and rezonings within the Blue Township area.…
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 700 block of S. 6th St. in Manhattan on April 5, 2023, around 10:00 a.m. A&H Auto Repair was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect had made fraudulent charges to the business checking account over the course of approximately 6 months. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,500. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for forgery…
According to John Brice of Footballscoop.com, KU has added Sean Snyder to it’s coaching staff. https://twitter.com/FootballScoop/status/1641840368428761089?s=20
A man accused in a 2020 shooting near Aggieville will stand trial this summer. Travell Hairston appeared in Riley County District Court Monday for a status conference. Hairston is charged with attempted first-degree murder from a Feb. 2020 incident in the 1100 block of Laramie. He’s accused of firing several rounds at a 27-year-old male victim. He also separately faces multiple charges of aggravated assault, stemming from a September 2019 house party where he allegedly fired a gun during a brawl. Both cases are scheduled for a one-week trial, to begin July 24, with a pretrial conference scheduled for June…
(Big12Sports.com) – The Big 12 and the NFL today announced a partnership to launch the Big 12 Pro Day, a reimagined Pro Day experience with state of the art medical and player skill assessments designed to maximize the student-athlete prospect experience. The Big 12 Pro Day, debuting in spring of 2024 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas will be the first-ever conference-wide pro day, replacing and advancing traditional on-campus pro days. The event will showcase Big 12 football talent at a world-class facility, providing maximum exposure for Big 12 student-athletes as they prepare for their professional careers.…