RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two additional cases of alleged rape in Manhattan and Riley County.

On Tuesday, officers filed a report for rape, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery of a 31-year-old woman in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity report. The victim reported she knew the suspect.

On Monday, a 21-year-old woman reported rape by a known male suspect, according to the RCPD.

In July, Riley County authorities said the number of rapes reported in Manhattan and surrounding areas had doubled during the first quarter of the year compared with the same time in 2017.
Sixteen rapes were reported in the first quarter of 2017, up from eight in the same period in 2016.

Guy has 2 previous convictions for Domestic Battery and convictions for drugs and criminal possession of a firearm, according to the Kansas Dept. 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.

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug distribution allegations.

Just before 11a.m. Wednesday, police arrested Blake Woodyard, 21, of Manhattan, in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan.

Woodyard was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of distributing heroin.

Woodyard is being held on $50,000.00 Bond.

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating four juveniles in connection with sending inappropriate photos.

According to the Riley County Police Department report, officers filed a report for electronic solicitation, aggravated unlawful transmission of visual depiction of a child and promotion of obscenity to minors.

Due to the nature of the crime, police released no additional details Thursday.

Boase Jr. -photo Geary Co.

GEARY COUNTY  —Law enforcement authorities are investigating 2 suspects on multiple charges after a chase and crash.

On Wednesday, police arrested Holly Kathleen Boase, 30, and John Charles Boase Jr. 41, both of Emporia on multiple allegations including Fleeing and Eluding LEO, Damage to Property / Motor Vehicle Accident from Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving and Theft against both, according to police.

Boase Jr. was also arrested on suspicion of No Proof of Insurance and Driving while License was Suspended plus a warrant from Chase County for an alleged Probation violation and a warrant from Saline County charging Failure to Appear.

Boase-photo Geary Co.

Holly was also arrested on a Chase County warrant alleging Probation Violation, a Salina Municipal Court warrant alleging Probation Violation, and McPherson District Court warrant charging Failure to Appear.

Both are being held in Geary County.

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.

Image courtesy KBI

WABAUNSEE COUNTY– The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting death that occurred Thursday night in Alma, Kan.

Just after 11:30p.m. Thursday, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a domestic incident at 117 W. 11^th St. in Alma.

The responding sheriff’s deputy discovered a man who appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. Also responding to the scene were the Alma City Marshal and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

EMS transported the injured man to the Wamego Community Hospital, where he died. He has since been identified as 36-year-old Chad Thomas-Buckbee. Thomas-Buckbee lived at the residence in Alma.

The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance in the case Friday morning

Preliminary information indicates that subjects at the residence were involved in a confrontation that became violent. There is no indication of any threat to the public as a result of this incident. An autopsy will be conducted.

This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

Jones-photo from an October arrest in Geary Co.

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.

By STEPHEN KORANDA

Small-town grocers near Kansas borders say the state’s sales tax on food can make it hard for them to compete, and stay open.
FILE PHOTO / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE

Lowering the Kansas sales tax on food is as popular as it is difficult in a state scrounging for every nickel to balance its budget.

On Thursday, supporters of a plan to cut taxes on groceries sounded off at the Kansas Statehouse with a plea to a Senate committee to advance a constitutional amendment that would reduce the rate.

The current state sales tax rate stands at 6.5 percent. Local sales taxes bring the total to more than 11 percent in some parts of Kansas. Under the proposal, the state sales tax on food would drop to 4 percent in 2019 and 2 percent in 2020. Local sales tax decisions would still remain the business of city and county politicians.

Staff from the Department of Revenue said such tax cuts would lower collections for the state’s general fund by $128 million in the first year and $246 million in the second year.

Casey Cordts is a pediatrician at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. He told the Senate committee that the state’s sales tax makes it harder for low-income Kansans to buy healthy foods instead of cheaper, less-nutritious options.

He remembers one example where a child was dealing with significant weight issues. His family worked on a diet plan, but the boy’s mother said the family couldn’t afford the extra vegetables.

“A dollar or two back can be a couple extra vegetables a week,” Cordts said. “That can make a huge impact on a kid’s life.”

Brenda Johnson owns a small grocery store called Hometown Market in Bird City, a town of 400 in northwest Kansas. She told lawmakers that grocery stores near the state’s borders struggle to compete with stores in neighboring states that charge a lower tax rate.

She recently ran into someone preparing to head across the Nebraska border for a large grocery purchase.

“Just because it was minus that sales tax,” Johnson said. “They’re at zero percent.”

She said the sales tax on food makes small stores like hers less competitive and that losing grocery stores in small communities can leave people without a local option to buy necessities.

“For a grocery store to leave the town,” Johnson said, “it makes it even harder to survive as a town.”

Lowering the sales tax on food appeals to lawmakers across ideological lines, but the problem is balancing the budget.

Unless it’s part of a larger tax proposal, cutting the sales tax on food would also mean a sizable cut into state revenues. That challenge has led to similar proposals faltering in recent years.

If state revenues fell, that could jeopardize funding for state services such as education.

Rob Gilligan, with the Kansas Association of School Boards, did not urge lawmakers to defeat the proposal. But he said reducing the food sales tax should be part of a larger tax overhaul “where you looked at an appropriate taxation policy for the funding of all government services.”

Gov. Jeff Colyer said he likes lowering taxes but doubts there will be much action on the tax front after the major overhaul last year.

“I’ll look at anything the Legislature sends my way,” Colyer said. “But right now, I don’t see the Legislature passing a different tax proposal.”

Stephen Koranda is Statehouse reporter for KPR a partner in the Kansas News Service. Follow him on Twitter @kprkoranda.

McDonald has previous convictions for theft, obstruction, criminal damage and voluntary sexual intercourse with child 14 but LT 16, according to the Kansas Dept. 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.

KDA

MANHATTAN. ­­— The From the Land of Kansas Annual Meeting and Farmers’ Market Conference will be held March 1-2, 2018, at the Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan. The conference includes the annual meeting for members, partners and farmers’ markets. It also will feature general sessions, specialized workshops and the opportunity to network with Kansas-based businesses.

“As we celebrate 40 years of Kansas’ trademark program, we are pleased to provide this opportunity to network with other Kansas entrepreneurs in the ag industry,” said Jackie McClaskey, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. “The speakers and breakout sessions will promote continued learning and growth for the members of From the Land of Kansas.”

The keynote speaker will be Jolene Brown, farmer, author and professional speaker, whose presentation will focus on seeing your business through the eyes of a customer. Participants in the conference will also be able to hear from other experts in the agriculture, marketing and food industries. Topics which will be featured in sessions and workshops include:

• Small business marketing and funding
• Successfully coordinating, managing and sustaining a farmers’ market
• Food industry updates
• Grant writing for business

The cost to attend the event is $95 for both days or $75 for one day, and a block of rooms is available at the Bluemont Hotel through Feb. 16. To register or see the conference agenda, visit the website at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMconference. This event is sponsored by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism; Kansas Association of Conservation Districts; Hy-Vee; and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

From the Land of Kansas is the state’s agriculture trademark program in the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The program works to promote and support Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses that grow, raise or manufacture agriculture products or products for agriculture use. KDA is committed to its mission to help make Kansas businesses more successful, grow rural communities and expand markets for Kansas agricultural products.

For more information, contact Janelle Dobbins, From the Land of Kansas marketing manager, at 785-564-6759 or Janelle.Dobbins@ks.gov. To learn more about From the Land of Kansas, become a From the Land of Kansas member, or find local Kansas food, products or services, visitFromtheLandofKansas.com.

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.

MANHATTAN- Law enforcement authorities are investigating a report of of theft.

Just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday, police filed a report for theft by deception in the 1800 block of Platt Street in Manhattan.

A 21-year-old man reported an uknown suspect took his 2008 Nissan Altima which was found after an accident.

The total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,066.00. Police ask that anyone with information 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. The vehicle was later recovered after an accident.

Monday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tuesday NightA 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 11. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 17.

ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 45.

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.

Fewell has a previous conviction for drug distribution in Geary Co., according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

LAMICHAEL SCOTT FEWELL, 27, Manhattan, arrested for DIST SUBSTANCE AS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE THEFT BY DECEPTION; <$1,500DIST SUBSTANCE AS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE THEFT BY DECEPTION; <$1,500; Bond $3500

Greene-photo Wabaunsee Co.

WABUNSEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating former University of Kansas basketball player Brannen Greene on multiple charges.

Just before 9p.m. Saturday, the Kansas Highway Patrol arrested the 23-year-old Green following a traffic stop for speeding eastbound on Interstate 70 at Tallgrass Road in Wabaunsee County, according Lt. Adam Winters of the Kansas Highway Patrol.

In addition to speeding, Greene was booked on requested charges involving an expired registration, driving without a valid license and distribution of marijuana, according to Winters.

Greene bonded out of the Wabaunsee County jail Sunday, according to their booking report

The Wabaunsee County attorney’s office is waiting for a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol before a decision on possible charges.

Greene played three season at the University of Kansas. In March of 2016 he announced he was leaving school to play professional basketball, according to the team roster.

The Delaware 87ers originally selected the 6-foot-7 Greene in the October 2016 NBA Development League draft.  He played a handful of games for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies during the summer league. He also briefly played for Salt Lake City in the NBA G-League last fall, according to the league web site.

There is nothing worse than dealing with a computer that refuses to move at

Drew Purviance, Eagle Technology Solutions

the pace you want it to. This gets even more frustrating when the computer was working at your desired speed for a while but has suddenly stopped doing so. Below are some quick how-to’s to speed up your Windows 10 PC.

By far, the No. 1 thing that will bog down your machine is temporary files being stored in the machine. The easiest way to combat this is to download and install the free program CCleaner, https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/download

This program will automatically go through and delete all those files that are taking up space on your computer.

1. Download CCleaner (it’s a small program and won’t take up space on your computer)
2. Find the CCleaner install file in your computer downloads folder (or wherever you have set files to download)
3. Double click the application install file and allow it to run on your computer.
4. Once CCleaner is open you just have to press “Run Cleaner” and then press “OK” on the windows that pop up afterwards.
5. When the program has finished running, It will then tell you how many temporary files were deleted. Then you are free to close the program. (I run this program about every other week on my machines.)

If you still haven’t noticed any improvements, then you can dig a little deeper and shut off some unnecessary Windows services.

1. On your Windows machine, press the windows key (next to your ctrl and alt button) and the r key at the same time. After that combination has been pressed, a run command box will open in your bottom left hand corner. From there you can type in, services.msc and press enter or click “OK.”
2. This will open up your Windows services. The first service to look for is one called Superfetch.
3. Once you find it you can right-click on it and select “Properties.”
4. This will open another window.
5. Find start up type and change it to “Disabled.”
6. At the Service Status, go ahead and stop the service and the press “Apply” and then “OK.” You can also apply the same steps to the services, “Background Intelligent Transfer Service” and “Windows Font Cache Service.”

As always, if you have any issues with these or would just like us to go through and help you out with them, we are always here! Any one of our technicians can help you do this, and you don’t even need to leave home. We can work with you remotely or help you if you encounter an issue with the process described above.

ETS can be reached at 785.628.1330 or you can email us at techs@eaglerescue.net. 

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.

Lesher has 14 previous convictions for DUI, drugs and forgery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections

TIMOTHY MITCHELL LESHER, 52, Gardner, arrested for DIST STIMULANT; <100GMPOSS OF PARA INTENT TO MANF C/S; Bond $15,000

PHILLIP EDWARD COLE, 32, Manhattan, arrested for DISORDERLY CONDUCT; BRAWLING/FIGHTING: Bond $1,000

ERIC READ GARNER, 23, Basehor, arrested for probation violation; Bond $1000

REYES LIZABETH JUAREZ MARTINEZ, 26, Manhattan, OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE; Bond $500

CALVIN JEROME MARTIN. 46, Manhattan, arrested for probation violation, failure to appear; Bond $2000

ALEX JACOB JOHNSON, 30, Topeka, arrested for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 1ST CONVICTION FAILURE TO APPEAR, INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED; Bond $1285

CHAVIS DIOR COLLINS, 21, Topeka, arrested for failure to appear; No Bond

KYLE PATRICK THOMPSON, 31, Manhattan, probation violation; Bond $5000

SAMANTHA ANN BLAND, 28, Ogden, arrested for failure to appear; Exponentially Cleared

JESSA MAE ANN MURPHY, 30, Riley, arrested for failure to appear; Exponentially Cleared

CHASITY LEANNE TRIPLETT, 35, Enterprise, arrested for failure to appear; Dickinson County

MATHEW JOHN BALDEH, 24, Kansas City, arrested for failure to appear; Johnson County

JOSHUA WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN, 29, Manhattan, arrested for failure to appear; Geary County

BRANDT LLOYD HILL, 47, Overland Park, arrested for failure to appear; Johnson County.

DOUGLAS OWEN COON, 36, Springfield, MO. arrested forPOSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBST IMPOSITION OF TAX; Cherokee County Sheriff.

EDWARD WILSON HOUSTON JR, 52, Wichita, arrested for failure to appear; Geary County

PRICE FRANKLIN NORTON, 28, Junction City, arrested for DISORDERLY CONDUCT; BRAWLING/FIGHTING; Junction City Police

Hartle from a January arrest in Geary County

JOSEPH LEE HARTLE, 41, Manhattan, arrested for BATTERY; BODILY HARM TO ANOTHERDOMESTIC BATTERY;KNOWING/RECKLESS BODILY; Junction City Police

AARON WAYNE WINTERMAN, 31, Manhattan, arrested for parole violation, failure to appear; Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff

JASON MEYER SMITH, 42, Marquette, arrested for probation violation (2) Saline County Sheriff

CHYNA ANEVAE MCDONALD, 18, Wichita, arrested for failure to appear; Sedgwick County Sheriff

AVA SAVAGE, 34, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MARLATT AVE & TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:20 PM.

JOSEPHINE DANIELSON, 20, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 PM.

AARON DAVIS, 24, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY10:16 PM.

ERIC WAGNER, 30, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST & E PARK RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON JANUARY 29, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM.

JOSHUA MCINTYRE, 31, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT HYLTON HEIGHTS RD & CLAFLIN RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY (8-47) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY12:30 PM.

BAILEY PORTER, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT BLUEMONT AVE & N JULIETTE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM.

JEREMY MEEKS, ABILENE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 11TH ST & BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR ADULT SEAT BELT (17-182.1) ON FEBRUARY 4, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:38 PM.

ADAM PHELON, 27, LYNDON, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE & N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:28 PM.

LOGAN KAIFES, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:46 PM.

PATRICK MONHOLLON II, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:03 PM.

DALLAS CLEMENS, 25, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2300 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 PM.

HOLLY MEGAW, 30, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ALLEN RD & SLOAN ST IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 PM.

MAKEDA JOHNSON, 18, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 800 COMMONS PL; TARGET IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY12:26 PM.

JAMIE WEGENKA, 38, CHAPMAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 AM.

ANTHONY MURPHY, 21, ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK THURSTON ST IN MANHATTAN FOR TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS (7-32) ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:45 AM.

ANTHONY MURPHY, 21, ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 600 BLK THURSTON ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY (5-26) ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:45 AM.

BROOKE MCGLACHLIN, 21, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT CLAFLIN RD & COLLEGE AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR FAIL TO STOP AT RED LIGHT (4-13(C)) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:54 PM.

CHRISTOPHER BLACKETER, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3000 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (22-91) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.

CHRISTOPHER BLACKETER, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3000 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (22-92) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.

ALLISON BAKER, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3000 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (22-91) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.

ALLISON BAKER, 19, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3000 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (22-92) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:17 PM.

TONI KROLL, 53, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1100 BLK POYNTZ AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON FEBRUARY 2, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY12:07 PM.

BOBBI ROBERTSON, 27, MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2400 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:55 AM.

LANDON FRY, 20,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2100 BLK ANDERSON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:50 PM.

 

 

 

Flint Hills Discovery Center

Featured speakers at the Flint Hills Discovery Center will dive deeper into the topics that relate to the spring exhibition Rainforest Adventure.

No pre-registration is required and admission is FREE. Lectures are from 6:30-7:30 PM.

FrogWatch USA –  Nicole Wade from the Sunset Zoo
Thursday, February 15 @ 6:30 PM

Did you know that one-third of known amphibian species are threatened with extinction?  FrogWatch of the Flint Hills is a citizen-science initiative that empowers community members to learn about their local wetlands and aid in the critical process of identifying local frog and toad species.  Learn how you can get involved from Nicole Wade, Programs & Education Animals Manager at the Sunset Zoo.  This is a free program located at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.  No registration required.

Building a Butterfly Garden – Blueville Nursery
Thursday, March 15 @ 6:30 PM

Note: This presentation is free and will be held at Blueville Nursery.  You’ve seen the butterfly house at the Discovery Center, now learn how you can attract butterflies to your own home garden.  The experts at Blueville Nursery will share the secrets to creating a butterfly friendly environment through native plants.  No registration required.

The Monarch Watch Program – Angie Babbit from Monarch Watch
Thursday, April 19 @ 6:30 PM

See majestic monarch butterflies up close as we welcome Angie Babbit from the Monarch Watch program.  Learn about monarch migration and habitat and your role in helping this species thrive.  The first 30 guests will receive a free native milkweed plant to take home.  This program is free and registration is not required.

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan teen following an incident at Manhattan High School.

Just before 1p.m. Tuesday, police filed a report for battery at Manhattan High School in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue.

Officers listed a 15 year old girl as the victim. According to the Wednesday arrest repot, Daisha Renee Gerald, 16 was arrested for alleged battery; Bodily Harm to another. She was taken to Juvenile Detention, according to the booking report.

Police released no additional details.

UDS 383 referred all questions on the incident to the RCPD, according to Director of Communications Michele Jones.