<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575549172752.png">Amanda has a previous drug conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ﻿TYLER MICHAEL CAMERON TROUTE, 23, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000 AMANDA MICHELLE CATHCART, 34, Ogden; Probation Violation; Bond $7500 ERIC JOSHUA SWARTS, 41, Enterprise, Failure to Appear; Bond $4000 GERROD NELSON HULL III, 34, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution; No bond reported TAMMY RENA GOODMAN, 44, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $208 and Probation Violation; Bond $2500 JAMES ROBERT BAUGH, 66, Olsburg, Failure to Appear; $1000 BONNIE JEAN SAMUELSON, 40, Topeka, Failure to Appear CITATION REPORT IAN JONES, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 904 KEARNEY ST # B IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND FOR POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (22-92) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY10:30 PM. KARA DUNMIRE, 26, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2500 BLK COLLEGE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:53 AM. KEALY FOX, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3000 BLK MARLATT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 4, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:40 AM. ASPEN HERRERA, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY AND FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12 PM. ELIAS TOLENTINO, 59, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; WICKHAM RD IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:11 PM. COURTLAND HARTFORD, 23, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 6500 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (08-1523) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:35 AM. PEDRO CAMACHO, 25, FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 200 BLK RILEY AVE IN OGDEN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:44 AM. CARLOS HUIZAR CARLOS, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR PRIVATE DRIVE AND FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:33 PM. KAMRIN WELLS, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR CELL PHONE-TEXTING VIOL (14-126.2) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:58 AM. SEAMUS MURPHY, 22, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:25 PM. BRADY TRIMBLE, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15 PM. CORTNEY SMITH, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK CASEMENT RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:59 PM.

Riley County Arrest Report Thursday Dec. 5

This holiday season, American Pest Management Inc. will donate pest control services to local families who need it the most. They are asking for the public's help to determine recipients for their "Not a Creature was Stirring" holiday giveaway. If you know of someone who needs to get rid of unwanted pests but cannot afford to treat it, you can submit their name and situation online at AmericanPestManagement.com/holidaygiveaway. Five households wilkl be selected to receive a one-time treatment paired with two follow-ups to make sure the pests have subsided. "Every year we do some type of donation, whether it be a can drive, community service or monetary donation. last year we began something a bit different by donating our pest control services to those who are living in an unhealthy pest-infested situation and have it professionally taken care of, " said American Pest Management Vice President Travis Aggson. "It was evident how much the need is out there and so we have decided to do this giveaway again." The giveaway is open to anyone in Manhattan, Junction City, Wamego, Wichita and surrounding communities. All recipients of services will remain anonymous as well as the person who submits the household. The donated pest control services will not include termite, mole or bat treatments due to the complexity and duration of service needed. Submit a deserving household at AmericanPestOnline.com/holidaygiveaway. The giveaway ends Dec. 31st, 2019.

American Pest Management, Inc. announces holiday pest control giveaway

Fort Riley's annual christkindl market is Saturday ( Dec. 7 ) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riley's Community Center. The event, which is in its eleventh year, will feature more than 40 vendors selling handmade items, holiday decor and gifts. There will be activities for families for a fee, including sugar cookie decorating, craft making, pictures with the Grinch and from 10 a.m. until noon pictures with Santa. Bratwurst and chips will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public. Visitors who do not have a Department of Defense ID card can get a pass at the Visitor Control Center near the Henry Gate, Exit 301 off of I-70. Under the Trusted Traveler program, DOD ID cardholders may escort up to seven guests in a vehicle who do not have a DOD ID card. Only the Trusted Traveler will need to show an ID.

Fort Riley's Christkindl market is Saturday

MANHATTAN —Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report. Best Buy reported 5 unknown suspects took multiple apple electronic devices. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.00.&nbsp; 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.

RCPD: 5 suspects took electronic devices from Best Buy

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575502004231.jpeg">Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel has announced the hiring of John Lamb to serve as the new Police Chief, succeeding Dan Breci, who recently retired. Lamb will come to Junction City after serving the Jacksonville, FL Sheriff's Department for 26 years. A native of the Jacksonville area he joined the Sheriff's Department in Jacksonville in 1993 and served most recently as Police Lieutenant over the Patrol and Community Affairs Unit, as well as an Assistant Chief assigned to Patrol and Enforcement, and Logistics and Support Services. He was responsible for overseeing approximately 150 sworn and civilian employees. Lamb stated he was excited to join a team of talented professionals in the JCPD who share a commitment to public service and excellence in serving the City of Junction City. Lamb added, "It has been a long term goal to serve as Police Chief in a community like Junction City that is committed to its Police Department. I truly look forward to both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead." John and his wife Nanette Cruz, have been married for 28 years and have four children. Allen Dinkel, City Manager, stated," I am confident that John Lamb is a wonderful match for the City of Junction City. His deep understanding of the mechanics of police management and community engagement, coupled with his proven leadership, will be important assets for our City for years to come." A start date for Chief Lamb has not yet been confirmed but will be in the very near future.

Junction City hires a new Police Chief

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575496325062.png">Wednesday morning assembly photo courtesy USD 330 WABAUNSEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities and USD 330 officials are working together after alleged threats involving students at&nbsp;Mission Valley School this week. On Tuesday the district alerted parents of a reported threat. It involved an individual making a threat to another student, according to Sheriff Rob Hoskins.&nbsp;The student was taken into custody and the family is working to get the student the attention they need, according to the sheriff. On Monday, the school district contacted the sheriff's office with concerns about a threat that had been posted on social media. Deputies and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded. The incident was resolved quickly without any danger to the students, faculty, staff, or public. The sheriff’s office took an individual into custody from a residence in Wabaunsee County. Following the two incidents, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Department held an assembly at the school to discuss with students about social media, verbal threats, and the severity and the consequence of such statements. They also reminded students that the school and law enforcement will not take such issues lightly.&nbsp;

2 alleged school threats in 2 days at Kansas school

Manhattan —Officers filed a report for aggravated burglary in the 300 block of North 5th Street in Manhattan on December 3. A 53-year-old man reported an unknown suspect made entry into his residence and took cash, a wedding ring set, and speakers. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $13,000.00.&nbsp; ﻿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.

RCPD: Cash, jewelry taken in Manhattan burglary

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575466955698.png"> MANHATTAN — More than 1,500 students are candidates for degrees from Kansas State University at upcoming commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, in&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Salina. To be awarded include more than 1,250 bachelor's degrees, nearly 250 master's degrees and more than 50 doctorates. More than 200 graduation candidates are earning their degrees through distance education. Ceremonies start at 1 p.m. Dec. 13 on the Manhattan campus with the Graduate School in Bramlage Coliseum. At the ceremony, retired Army Brig. Gen. Chris King, dean emeritus of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, will receive an honorary doctorate and deliver the commencement address. Cheryl Harrison-Lee,&nbsp;Gardner, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, will represent the board at the ceremony. Commencement for Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus in Salina will be at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center. The speaker will be Lee Gatton,&nbsp;Overland Park, who worked for more than 40 years in the computer engineering field. Gatton is an alumnus of Polytechnic and served as its 2012 Alumni Fellow. Ceremonies on Dec. 14 will be in Bramlage Coliseum on the Manhattan campus. The schedule and speakers: • Kimberly Kirkpatrick, university distinguished professor of psychological sciences, for the College of Arts and Sciences at 8:30 a.m. Kirkpatrick is director of the Cognitive and Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity, or CNAP, Center, funded by a $10.6 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences. • Whitney Morgan, the 2019 Kansas Teacher of the Year, for the College of Education at 10 a.m. Morgan earned her bachelor's degree in secondary education from K-State in 2012 and teaches English language arts to immigrant, migrant and refugee students at Wyandotte High School in&nbsp;Kansas City. • Mary Lynn Manning, a retired pharmaceutical executive, for the College of Business Administration at 11:30 a.m. Manning, who earned bachelor's degrees in modern languages and general business from K-State, retired in 2016 as senior vice president of global competitive strategy for the infectious disease care group at The Medicines Company. She also worked for Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. • Christine Wilson, professor of agricultural economics, for the College of Agriculture at 1 p.m. Wilson, who earned a bachelor's, a master's and a doctorate in agricultural economics from K-State, has earned many honors for her teaching, including the 2019 Agricultural &amp; Applied Economics Association Distinguished Teaching Award — More Than 10 Years' Experience. • Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner and registered financial consultant with Aspyre Wealth Partners, Manhattan, for the College of Health and Human Sciences at 2:30 p.m. The author of a financial literacy book for children, "Milton the Money Savvy Pup: Brings Home the Bacon," is actively involved in the college and has served on the advisory board for the personal financial planning program since 2014. • Chrysta Castañeda, lead trial lawyer and founding partner of The Castañeda Firm, Dallas, for the College of Engineering at 4:00 p.m. After earning a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from K-State, Castañeda went on to earn her law degree from Southern Methodist University. As a lead trial lawyer in the energy industry, she has been recognized for her work by the National Law Journal. She successfully represented T. Boone Pickens in the case of Mesa Petroleum Partners LP vs. Baytech LLP. A virtual commencement ceremony is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://global.k-state.edu/commencement/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">global.k-state.edu/commencement</a>&nbsp;for distance education students unable to attend their commencement ceremony in person. The website includes a listing of students earning degrees through distance education, a place for family and friends to post congratulatory messages, and other commencement-related offerings. Related to commencement will be the commissioning ceremonies for Kansas State University's ROTC units on Dec. 13 in the K-State Student Union. The Army ROTC ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in Forum Hall, while the Air Force ROTC ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Big 12 Room. 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K-State commencement ceremonies are Dec. 13-14

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575465297168.png">Asia Blackmon photo Geary County Sheriff JESSICA KAY LENZ, 43, Fort Riley, Violation of restrictions on driver's license or permit Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conviction; blood/breath .08 &gt;; Bond $5000 GINA MARIA JONES, 26, Wamego, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Pottawatomie County Sheriff KASEY JAY FEYH, 21, Wamego, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County Sheriff COLTON BRIAN MAGNUSON, 29, St. George, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County Sheriff KHALILE KHIAN KHIANIA GARVEY, 17, Manhattan, Possession of marijuana; Juvenile ASIA DESTINY SEMAJ BLACKMON, 20, Junction City, Probation Violation; Junction City PD CITATION REPORTMASON JACKSON, 18, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 101 BLUEMONT AVE; WAL-MART IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY11:51 PM. CHRISTOPHER HILL, 36, SALINA, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CAVALRY RD &amp; MADISON RD IN RILEY FOR FAIL TO YIELD STOP OR YIELD SIGN (08-1528) ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 PM. KIMBERLY CONLON, 27, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK FREMONT ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY11:46 AM. DIXIE MARTIN, 41, ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT RICHARDS DR &amp; FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR ADULT SEAT BELT (17-182.1) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:50 PM. DEVIN JEFFERSON, 19, OF 2270 WESTCHESTER DR # 7; WESTCHESTER PARK APARTMENTS, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT KIMBALL AVE &amp; N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:15 PM. NATAKA ADAMS, 24, JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3100 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY10 AM. KIMBERLY WITH, 56, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 700 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:20 PM. JACOB HILL, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; N 14TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) AND FOR RECKLESS DRIVING;PENALTIES (6-29) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM. REGINALD GRADY, 30, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 629 POYNTZ AVE; MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS (22-29) ON DECEMBER 2, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:40 PM.

Riley County Arrest Report Wednesday Dec. 4

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/9/1569262020985.png">More than 6,000 Fort Riley troops who were deployed during the past nine months have returned to the post. That was confirmed by Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Schrader Monday evening during a USD 475 Board of Education meeting. Schrader stated, "There is a full nest back on Fort Riley now so on Saturday night at 2200 hours ( 10 p.m. ) I welcomed back our final flight of deployers, the 300th MP Company coming back so we've got everybody back home on Fort Riley from the last nine months worth of deployments. So it's a good thing." Troops were deployed to locations such as Europe and Iraq.

There is a full nest at Fort Riley

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575375509159.png">Lambert has previous convictions for theft and drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. ADRIAN LAMBERT, 41, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $1000 AARON JESSE UNRUH, 21, Manhattan, Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $1000 SAMUEL ELI WELDON, 21, Manhattan, Interference with LEO; Falsely report information 1 intending to obstruct Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $2000 LYLE REGINAL HENDERSON, 38, Salina, Parole Violation; Bond $3750 CITATION REPORTTYLER KNOWLES, 20, FORT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 1218 MORO ST; JOHNNY KAWS SPORTS BAR IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:42 AM. DESSERAY ETHERIDGE, 32, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 7500 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN RILEY FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) AND FOR WARNING FOR SEAT BELT REQUIR (08-2504) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:56 PM. JARRETT WOOFTER, 22, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT BLUEMONT AVE &amp; N 12TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR EQUIPMENT FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDER (16-142) AND FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE (19-192) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:05 PM. JOSHUA SODEN, 32, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 416 S 4TH ST; MANHATTAN EMERGENCY SHELTER INC IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL DEPRIVATION OF PROPERTY (22-31) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM. JOSHUA RUST, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 1218 MORO ST; JOHNNY KAWS SPORTS BAR IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON NOVEMBER 29, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY11:02 PM. AUSTIN BROWN, 18, FORT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 1218 MORO ST; JOHNNY KAWS IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:11 AM. MARIANNE WILLIAMS, 36, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MARLATT AVE &amp; N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) ON NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:25 AM. BRENDAN MARTENS, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT COLLEGE HEIGHTS RD &amp; COLLEGE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY10:55 PM. ADRIAN QUEVEDO REYES, 32, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 2500 FARM BUREAU RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY (5-26) AND FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY10:40 PM. MICHAEL STANIKMAS, 23, FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 12TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR ADULT SEAT BELT (17-182.1) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM. MAX DOMNICK, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (22-91) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY11:19 PM. ETHAN CHEGE, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 800 COMMONS PL; TARGET IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON NOVEMBER 21, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY10 PM. MARILYN DOMINGO, 58, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1300 BLK WESTLOOP PL IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY ENTER ROAD (160) ON NOVEMBER 25, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:04 PM. THADDEUS MURRELL, 42, AURORA, CO WAS CITED WHILE AT N 4TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY-INTERSECTION (157) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:36 PM. EMMA SEALS, 19, WESTMORELAND, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT POYNTZ AVE &amp; S 14TH ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) ON NOVEMBER 29, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:49 PM. JENNIFER MCDONALD, 43, JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT E POYNTZ AVE &amp; FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) ON NOVEMBER 26, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:35 PM. LOGAN STREIT, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT E POYNTZ AVE &amp; TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR FAILURE TO SIGNAL TURN (9-55) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05 PM. CARSON STIPE, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT FORT RILEY BLVD &amp; POLISKA LN IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON NOVEMBER 29, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:25 PM. ZAIRE EATMAN, 21, JUNCTION CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT SERVICE RD &amp; CROSSING PL IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM. JACOB NIXON, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE &amp; HUDSON CIR IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:47 PM. ROBERT LOVGREN, 63, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 14TH ST &amp; ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR ADULT SEAT BELT (17-182.1) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:28 PM. ZACKARY DARPINIAN, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER TURNING (9-49) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:20 PM. ANTHONY BANDY, 22, , MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST &amp; MORO ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON NOVEMBER 25, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:24 PM. DAVID MCDONALD, 23, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR X OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE (08-0235AF) AND FOR X COVER LICENSE PLATE W/ OPAQUE MATERIAL (08-15,110) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:40 PM. OMAR ABDELSALAM, 22, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1900 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:55 PM. KEITH STEINLE, 61, SALINA, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:49 PM. ABDULLAH AL AMOUDI, 21, SALINA, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:11 PM TREY KOBLER, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON DECEMBER 1, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:34 PM. BRENDA DANIELSON, 54, CLYDE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1600 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON NOVEMBER 26, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY12:48 PM. CAITLIN DODGEN, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1700 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON NOVEMBER 26, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:08 PM. NEAL FARMER, 67, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3200 BLK KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:02 PM. KYLE PLATZ, 39, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT COLLEGE AVE &amp; COLLEGE HEIGHTS RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON NOVEMBER 27, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:39 PM

Riley County Arrest Report Tuesday Dec. 3

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575502675270.jpeg"> MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;With five Wildcats landing on the first or second teams – including Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood&nbsp;– a total of 15 Kansas State players picked up accolades from the Big 12 as the conference announced the coaches’ All-Big 12 football selections on Wednesday.&nbsp;Youngblood, who was also the first-team kick returner, was joined by fullback&nbsp;Nick Lenners&nbsp;and defensive end&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;for top honors, while K-State’s second-team selections were offensive lineman&nbsp;Scott Frantz&nbsp;and punter&nbsp;Devin Anctil. Anctil earned his second-straight All-Big 12 accolade as he was an honorable mention pick last year, while the other four were honored for the first time in their careers.&nbsp;Ten other Wildcats earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades in running back&nbsp;James Gilbert, defensive back&nbsp;Denzel Goolsby, offensive linemen&nbsp;Adam Holtorf&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nick Kaltmayer, place kicker&nbsp;Blake Lynch, defensive back&nbsp;AJ Parker, wide receiver&nbsp;Dalton Schoen, linebacker&nbsp;Elijah Sullivan, quarterback&nbsp;Skylar Thompson&nbsp;and defensive end&nbsp;Reggie Walker. Walker was a 2017 Second Team All-Big 12 pick, while the rest of the group earned their first All-Big 12 honor.&nbsp;Additionally, Hubert earned votes for the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year awards, while wide receiver&nbsp;Malik Knowles&nbsp;earned votes for Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year.&nbsp;A native of Tampa, Florida, Youngblood is the first freshman in Big 12 history to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year on offense, defense or special teams. It is the fifth time that a Wildcat earned the league’s top special teams honors since the award was established in 2005, joining Morgan Burns (2015), Tyler Lockett (2013 and 2014) and Brandon Banks (2009).&nbsp;Youngblood finished the regular season with a nation-leading three kickoff-return touchdowns, a mark that ranks third in both Big 12 and school history and first among freshmen. His kickoff-return average of 38.1 yards leads the conference by 12.0 yards per return, while he would rank first nationally if he had two more attempts to meet the NCAA’s required minimum.&nbsp;Hubert finished the year with 30 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks, the latter two categories ranking eighth and second in the Big 12, respectively. A product of Topeka, Kansas, Hubert carded a pair of two-sack games – at Oklahoma State and Texas Tech – while he had 2.0 TFLs on three occasions. A sophomore, he has 11.5 career sacks, which are tied for the second most by a Wildcat prior to his junior season.&nbsp;Lenners, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has helped lead the way for a rushing attack that is averaging 189.0 yards per game to rank fourth in the Big 12. He finished the regular season with 13 catches for 163 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown reception against TCU. His catches were the most by a Wildcat fullback or tight end since Zach Trujillo had 19 in 2014, while his receiving yards are the most among those positions since Winston Dimel had 261 yards in 2015.&nbsp;Frantz has started all 50 games at left tackle since the 2016 season opener, the most nationally among active Power 5 offensive linemen and tied for the third most among K-State offensive linemen since 1990. Anctil leads the Big 12 and ranks 16th&nbsp;nationally with a 46.0-yard average, a mark that currently ranks first in school history.&nbsp;Finishing with eight regular-season wins for the first time since 2016, K-State will learn of its bowl destination and opponent this Sunday. Kansas State’s official&nbsp;bowl&nbsp;announcement will be made on Twitter (@KStateFB) and the official athletics website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.kstatesports.com</a>.&nbsp;Fans can preorder bowl tickets by visiting the K-State Bowl Information page by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2019/10/28/2019BowlInfo.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;Coaches’ All-Big 12 Teams (Kansas State)Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year:&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood (KR/PR).First Team:&nbsp;Nick Lenners (FB), Joshua Youngblood (KR/PK), Wyatt Hubert (DL).Second Team:&nbsp;Scott Frantz (OL), Devin Anctil (P).Honorable Mention:&nbsp;James Gilbert (RB), Denzel Goolsby (DB), Adam Holtorf (OL), Wyatt Hubert (Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year), Nick Kaltmayer (OL), Malik Knowles (Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year), Blake Lynch (PK), AJ Parker (DB), Dalton Schoen (WR), Elijah Sullivan (LB), Skylar Thompson (QB), Reggie Walker (DL).&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;——————RYAN LACKEYDirector of Football CommunicationsK-State AthleticsT&nbsp;785.532.7708 |&nbsp;C&nbsp;785.587.7865<a href="mailto:rlackey@kstatesports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">rlackey@kstatesports.com</a><a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(75, 138, 243);">kstatesports.com</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=3fe30182ee&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1652025247373677639&amp;th=16ed2c35adaf5447&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ932Lu2mzLpHu2DX-s2GbPc3XsyZO9jY8LZ9IwEyxj32JAppt3cr142_aUiwKA-nGyRpakCUo38OZCxpX3ptu9xqm_3Q3craIHTn6oHn2r6BDPDJAwlNENFtWQ&amp;disp=emb" alt="signature_1425212803" height="23" width="191">&nbsp;... 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Fifteen Wildcats named to Coaches' All-Big 12 teams

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas State men’s basketball team unveiled its new white throwback uniforms on Monday night featuring&nbsp;the classic “Wildcats” script trimmed with purple and lavender jersey to go with white shorts featuring the vintage Wildcat logo, first worn by K-State during the 1972-73 season.&nbsp;K-State (5-2) will wear the uniforms in Saturday’s “White Out” game against Marquette (5-2) in the inaugural Big 12/Big East Battle at 8 p.m., CT at Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp;The replica uniforms and a full Nike product line featuring the “Wildcats” script are now available at K-State Athletics’ official online store,&nbsp;<a href="http://shop.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">shop.kstatesports.com</a>, and the K-State Super Store located on McCall Road in Manhattan. The line is also available at the K-State Campus Store in the student union and Rally House and Dick’s Sporting Goods locations.&nbsp;Fans are encouraged to wear white in the nationally televised contest against the nationally ranked Golden Eagles with&nbsp;tickets available for less than $20 with a Wildcat 4 Pack. A limited number of Bootleg &amp; Basketball ticket packages still remain, which include the pre-game bourbon and whiskey tasting event&nbsp;in a secret location that will be revealed to ticket purchasers via text message the day of the event. ­&nbsp;Packages for the event include a special K-State branded snifter glass as well as food, spirit tastings and cocktails. Bootleg &amp; Basketball tickets for those who already have game tickets are just $30. Event tickets that also include a bench ticket to the game are only $50. A limited number of both ticket options are available.&nbsp;A variety of ticket options are available by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>, calling (800) 221.CATS, or by visiting the Bramlage Coliseum ticket office in person from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp;--<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.kstatesports.com</a>—&nbsp; TOM GILBERTDirector for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics &nbsp;

Official Nike  "Throwback Wildcats Script" merchandise available now

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575311475421.jpeg">r MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;With his 93-yard kickoff-return touchdown to open the game and set the tone for Kansas State’s 27-17 victory over Iowa State, freshmen wide receiver/returner&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood&nbsp;earned his second-consecutive Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday.&nbsp;Youngblood is the only true freshman in the conference this year to earn offensive, defensive or special teams player of the week honors, while he is the Big 12’s first true freshman to do so in back-to-back weeks since Oklahoma’s Samaje Perine won two-straight offensive honors in November of 2014.&nbsp;A native of Tampa, Florida, Youngblood became the first freshman in school history and third player overall to return the opening kickoff for a touchdown. It was his nation-leading third KOR score, a mark that ranks third in school and Big 12 history. He ranks first in K-State and league history in kickoff-return touchdowns among freshmen, breaking the mark of current Seattle Seahawk&nbsp;Tyler Lockett, who had two for the Wildcats in 2011.&nbsp;Youngblood’s house call against the Cyclones was his second-straight game with a return touchdown as he took one back 100 yards against Texas Tech. He is the only player in the nation this season with KOR scores in consecutive games and the first Wildcat to do so since&nbsp;Morgan Burns, which was also at Texas Tech and against Iowa State.&nbsp;Youngblood leads the Big 12 in kickoff-return average at 38.1 yards per return – 12.0 yards better than any other player – and he would rank first in the nation if he had two more attempts to meet the NCAA’s required minimum.&nbsp;Thanks to its 8-4 record under first-year head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman, Kansas State will learn its bowl destination and opponent this Sunday, December 8.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;– RYAN LACKEYDirector of Football Communications

K-State's Youngblood earns second-straight Big 12 Weekly Honor

BIMINI, Bahamas (AP) — Nia Clouden and Shay Colley combined for 31 points and No. 15 Michigan State bounced back from its first loss of the season to defeat Kansas State 65-60 at the Junkanoo Jam on Saturday. The Spartans rallied in the fourth quarter with a 10-0 run that produced a six-point lead after two Alyza Winston free throws with 42.7 seconds to go. After the Wildcats got a Christianna Carr 3-pointer to make it a one-possession game, Clouden made a pair from the foul line at 23 seconds and K-State failed to hit another shot. Clouden had 16 points and Colley 15 for the Spartans (6-1), who lost to LSU in their first game. Tory Ozment added 12 points. Freshman Ayoka Lee had 22 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, all career highs, for Kansas State (3-3). Peyton Williams had 17 points and 10 rebounds.

No. 15 Michigan State women edge K-State 65-60

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1575179095017.jpeg">( Kansas State ( 8-4 ) maintained possession of the football for 34 minutes and 12 seconds and held the Iowa State Cyclones ( 7-5 ) to 1 of 13 on third down conversions enroute to a 27-17 victory on Senior Night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats broke out of the gate kick with an opening play 93-yard kickoff return by freshman Joshua Youngblood to go up 7-0. Iowa State battled from behind to tie the game at 14-14 at halftime and jumped ahead 17-14 in the third quarter before the Wildcats got the game tied at 17-all on of two field goals on the night by Blake Lynch.<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1575179116320.jpeg">( K-State Coach Chris Klieman's postgame press conference ) K-State Coach Chris Klieman called the victory a "great team win by our guys. So happy for our seniors that have put in the blood, sweat and tears for a long time, a lot of years here. After the big win down at Texas Tech, we were in the locker room and we challenged all the underclassmen, freshmen, sophomores, juniors to lay it on the line today for our seniors because of what they've meant to our program. Without question, we played an excellent football game. Was it it perfect? No. But the conditions weren't perfect either." Cold weather and a bitter swirling west wind created challenges for players in the game and were a challenge for fans who were bundled in everything from heavy coats and stocking caps to blankets. For some it was too much as the crowd outdoors in the stadium thinned out a bit during the course of the game. For the Wildcats freshman Jacardia Wright ran for a touchdown and the Wildcat defense held Iowa State q	uarterback Brock Purcy to just 15 of 30 passing for 185 yards and a touchdown. The Cyclones only had 236 yards of total offense. They entered the game ranked sixth nationally in passing at 330.5 yards per game but Purdy struggled with the stiff wind. Kansas State and Iowa State will now wait to find out their postseason bowl destinations.

K-State uses an aggressive defense to defeat Iowa State 27-17

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Nate Kennell scored 22 points and Bradley beat Kansas State 73-60 as the 2019 NCAA Tournament teams met in the third-place game of the second annual Fort Myers Tip-Off on Wednesday night.Kennell made 6 of 8 3-pointers for the Braves (5-2) and Darrell Brown, who made 4 of 8 behind the arc, added 15 points.Kansas State didn’t score for the first 6:09 of the second half to fall behind 44-37. The Wildcats never could catch up.Xavier Sneed led the Wildcats (4-2) with 15 points and Cartier Diarra and Shaun Williams both added 10 points.

Bradley tops Kansas State 73-60

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575580291567.jpeg">Crum photo Reno County HUTCHINSON— A Kansas man convicted of aggravated criminal sodomy was sentenced Thursday to 16-plus years in prison.&nbsp; The attorney for Nathan Crum had asked for some type of probation while the state opposed. Wichita attorney Steve Osburn says that he doesn’t have a substantial criminal history and that an evaluation showed he could receive sex offender treatment locally but District Attorney Keith Schroeder argued that any treatment can be done in prison.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers in his ruling stated that the legislature decided what the sentence should be and didn’t find any substantial and compelling reason to depart and ordered the sentence served.&nbsp; Crum was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Hutchinson woman while they watched a movie at his home. Crum admitted they had sex, but claims it was consensual. However, the evidence showed that she repeatedly said no and he ignored her wishes. The incident occurred Aug. 17, 2018 and apparently had a sexual relationship prior to this incident, broke up but then got back together. They had met on a dating website.&nbsp; The state had charged him with one count of rape, but the jury found Crum not guilty of that count. Crum has been in jail since the incident and will get credit for time served.&nbsp;

Kan. man sentenced for sex crime with woman he met online

THOMAS COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before noon Thursday in Thomas County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Shanelle M. Padilla, 24, Rexford, was eastbound on U.S. 24 three miles west of Colby. The Ford traveled left of center and struck a westbound Freightliner semi driven by Colton Judge Hackbart, 21, Seward, Nebraska. &nbsp;EMS transported Padilla and Hackbart to the hospital in Colby where Padilla died. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas woman dies after crash with a semi

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575546461755.png">Brown photo Sedgwick County SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have a third suspect in custody.Just after 7:30 a.m., on November 27, a passerby found a man identified as Christian Osvaldo Hernandez, 30, Wichita, lying next to the road in the 12000 block of east 45th Street North, according to Lt. Tim Myers. Responding deputies noticed a gunshot to the Hernandez body and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Authorities asked for assistance and were able to locate the white vehicle in the case. On Wednesday, authorities reported 40-year-old Dustyn Joe Brown was in custody in connection with the case. He is being held on a $150,000 bond on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping and and criminal possession of a fire, according <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18715857" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">to the Sedgwick County booking report.</a> Whitney Dukes, 28, arrested in connection with the case Tuesday is set for release, <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=70924" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(45, 55, 72);">according to online jail records.</a><img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575316892512.png">Armstrong -photo Sedgwick CountyOn Monday, authorities reported the arrest of Thomas Ray Armstrong, 33, and Efrain Daniel Arroyo II, both of Wichita for Aggravated Kidnapping Aggravated Robbery, and Murder in the First Degree, according to Myers. They are being held on a bond of $500,000, according to online jail records. Arroyo made his first appearance in the case Wednesday, according to the Sedgwick County Attorney's office. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575317063410.png"> Efrain Daniel Arroyo II-photo Sedgwick County.

5th suspect jailed in connection with murder, kidnapping robbery

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Washburn University School of Law will be getting a new home. Washburn's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the plan for a $33 million building on the Topeka campus. The university will begin working on the plans immediately. A completion date is not yet set. The current law school building dates back to 1968. The new building is part of Washburn's "150 Forward" campaign. The $13 million in private donations raised for the building is the largest amount for a single project in Washburn history. Washburn President Jerry Farley said declining enrollments nationwide prompted the school to project for 300 to 325 students, rather than 450. Farley says the biggest advantage of the new building will be technological upgrades that were not financially feasible in the current building. The current law building will be used for other university programs and offices.

New law school approved for Washburn University

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575585400126.png">Stephen Lee Contrerez photo Barton County BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities authorities are investigating a Kansas man after a high-speed chase in Barton County. Just before 5.a.m. Thursday, the Great Bend Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the city, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir. A Great Bend police officer located the vehicle on 10th St. and attempted to stop the Chevrolet Traverse. The vehicle fled from the police department eastbound on 10th St. reaching speeds of approximately 112 MPH. The vehicle fled east from the City of Great Bend where Barton County Sheriff’s deputies became involved in the chase. The stolen vehicle went north on Kansas 156 Highway at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour, at times shutting off its lights and driving left of center on the roadway. The chase continued into the northeast part of Barton County crossing Kansas 4, at one point entering a field and then coming back onto the roadway. At about 5:30 AM the suspect vehicle reached Northeast 180 Road near NE. 100th Ave. where the driver lost control. As a Sheriff’s patrol car approached the vehicle, the patrol unit was intentionally rammed by the suspect vehicle. Deputies were able to block the vehicle in and take the driver into custody approximately ½ mile west of Hitschmann, Kansas, according to Bellendir. The driver identified as Stephen Lee Contrerez 32, Great Bend, was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, felony flee and elude of a law enforcement officer, driving with no lights when required, driving while suspended and multiple other traffic violations. The suspect was also charged by the Great Bend Police Department with the stolen vehicle case. Contrerez is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. The Sheriff’s office was assisted by the Great Bend Police Department, the Claflin Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Kan. man jailed after chase at speeds over 100mph

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575544344439.png">Google map MARION COUNTY — Authorities have classified the cause of a fatal fire residential fire in Marion as accidental, according to the Kansas State Fire Marshal. Just before 3p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a structure fire at 814 of east Lawrence or the intersection of Cedar and Lawrence in the City of Marion, according to a media release. Upon arrival the west side of the structure was fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. Once the fire was under control authorities located the body of Howard E. O'Connor, 47, within the west side of the structure. Authorities released no additional details ----------MARION COUNTY — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fatal fire in Marion. Just before 3p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a structure fire at 814 of east Lawrence or the intersection of Cedar and Lawrence in the City of Marion, according to a media release. Upon arrival at the scene Officers attempted to locate any individuals that may be in the structure. The west side of the structure was fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke, officers moved to a scene control and fire assistance role. Once the fire was under control a deceased male was located within the west side of the structure. The body was transferred to Frontier Forensics in Kansas City for identification. The Kansas State Fire Marshall’s Office was contacted to investigate the fire scene.

The Latest: Victim in fatal Kan. house fire identified 

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575577863987.jpeg">After three years as Johnson County's top election official, Election Commissioner Ronnie Metsker is resigning. He was appointed by former Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Andrea Tudhope / KCUR 89.3 file photo By ANDREA TUDHOPE<a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/johnson-countys-top-election-official-abruptly-resigns#stream/0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kansas News Service</a> Johnson County's top election official, Ronnie Metsker, is resigning just over a year after former Secretary of State Kris Kobach appointed him to a new four-year term.&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the resignation in a statement, but did not say why Metsker is stepping down. All requests for comment from Metsker were directed to the secretary of state's office. "Under his management, the Johnson County Election Office oversaw a new era of election administration with modern technology and the implementation of a new voting system," Schwab said. During his three years as election commissioner, Metsker was <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/johnson-county-promises-election-results-wont-be-late-time#stream/0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scrutinized for serious delays in election results</a>. In the 2016 election, Johnson County was the last county in Kansas to report election results due to a <a href="http://www.kcur.org/post/huge-influx-ballots-johnson-county-delays-election-results#stream/0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"huge influx" of advance ballots, voter registrations and higher voter turnout</a>, as well as old voting machines. In last year's primaries, even with new machines, Johnson County&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kcur.org/post/once-again-johnson-county-last-kansas-report-election-results#stream/0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">again the last to report results</a>&nbsp;to the point that several statewide results couldn't be called until the next morning. There were also concerns regarding Metsker's political ties: He had been chairman of the Johnson County GOP for seven years before his appointment. Plus, when Kobach ran for Kansas governor in 2018, he and Metsker communicated on the night of the primary, according to <a href="https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article217576410.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a Kansas City Star report. </a>That raised questions about whether Kobach, who as secretary of state would have overseen the elections, had any influence on the close race against opponent then-Gov. Jeff Colyer.&nbsp; Until a permanent replacement is named, the Johnson County Election Office will be jointly managed by county employees under the supervision of Schwab. He has appointed a six-member committee from his office and the county government to interview candidates. <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsos.ks.gov%2FjobApp%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;data=02%7C01%7CKatie.Koupal%40ks.gov%7Cb404250c1a644b22e2df08d7799846ee%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637111567232665080&amp;sdata=LgZ5U73lA2nxHR2BE%2BZgFZetHbp445DwXm94k%2Blly4Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The application period ends on Jan. 6.&nbsp;</a> Andrea Tudhope is a reporter at KCUR 89.3. Email her at <a href="mailto:andreat@kcur.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">andreat@kcur.org</a>, and follow her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/andreatudhope" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@andreatudhope</a>.

Johnson County's top election official abruptly resigns 

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575576321672.png">Wednesday night crash Photo Barton County Sheriff BARTON COUNTY — Ten head of swine died in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Barton County. A 2008 Kenworth truck tractor and livestock semi-trailer loaded with 155 head of swine and driven by Eliseo Lozano, 26, Guymon, OK., was eastbound at the junction of U.S. 56 at Kansas 156 approximately 3 miles east of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The truck overturned while the driver was attempting to make a turn. It appears the driver may have cut the turn to sharp, causing the livestock to shift and overturning the trailer, according to Belledir. The Sheriff’s office and other personnel were on the scene until approximately 2:30a.m. offloading the livestock to another truck. Approximately 10 head of swine were killed in the accident

Sheriff: Swine killed when semi overturns in Barton Co.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575566363887.png">Wednesday night accident scene <a href="http://www.kake.com/story/41409000/one-in-critical-condition-after-wreck-in-west-wichita" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">photo courtesy KAKE</a> SEDGWICK COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just before 10:30p.m. Wednesday in Sedgwick County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Honda SUV driven by Matthew D. Reed, 25, Wichita, was northbound on Interstate 235 in northwest Wichita. The driver attempted to avoid a previous accident scene in the road.&nbsp;The Honda struck&nbsp;Daniel L. Ferris, 35, Wichita, who was out of the damaged vehicle from an earlier crash. EMS transported Ferris and Reed to a Wichita hospital.&nbsp;Ferris was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Kan. man outside vehicle after crash struck by SUV

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575566813363.png">Photo courtesy Textron Aviation WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Textron Aviation says the company is laying off an undisclosed number of workers, with most of the layoffs at its headquarters in Wichita. The company announced the layoffs Thursday but did not say how many employees would be affected. Company spokeswoman Stephanie Harder said in a statement the job losses would be mostly in engineering and business support. She said the layoffs won’t involve the direct workforce, such as hourly manufacturing and customer support. The layoffs will be effective Dec. 31. &nbsp;Textron offered a voluntary retirement program for salaried exempt employees. Harder said Textron plans to continue hiring skilled advanced aviation manufacturing positions as they are needed.Textron Aviation employs nearly 10,000 people in Wichita.

Textron Aviation announces layoffs, most in Kansas

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575558079778.png"> Wedgeworth photo Barton Co. BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new charges after a drug bust in Barton County. Just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, police executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located at 1200 9th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release. Upon arrival, police arrested Tiffany Wedgeworth, age 31, on a warrant for failure to appear through Great Bend Municipal Court. During a thorough search of the residence, police found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Wedgeworth was arrested and transported to the Barton County Detention Center where she was booked in lieu of bond on the arrest warrant and multiple narcotics violations. She has four previous convictions that include drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

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