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.

Trevon Hall – Wabaunsee County

TREVONN FREDRICK JOE HALL, 20, Manhattan, Aggravated failure to appear, Interference with LEO; obstruct/resist/oppose, felony warrant service or execution Failure to appear(2x) and Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Bond $14,500

AUSTIN TYLER STINSON, 21, Ogden, Stalking; Reckless conduct causing fear to person or family; Bond $2000

SYLVESTER CALVERT JR, 31, Manhattan,  Failure to Appear; Bond $8,000

 

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The Golden Clover is a medallion that has been hidden in Riley County.   There is a long list of prizes that you can win if you can find the elusive Golden Clover.   It is on public land and no special tools are needed to find the Clover.  Clues each day will be read on 97.5 around 7:30 and then the clues will be on the Little Apple Post each day until it is found.

MANHATTAN, KS –  Congratulations to Kim Medvid whose design “Little Apple on the Prairie” was selected as the City of Manhattan flag contest design winner.

Image courtesy City of Manhattan

According to a media release from the city of Manhattan, a total of 3,021 ballots for the new flag were cast through online and in-person voting. The Little Apple on the Prairie design won with 29% of the votes.

“This has been a good process that generated a lot of community interest,” said Assistant City Manager Dennis Marstall. “It’s clear that people embrace the ‘Little Apple’ nickname and want to celebrate the City’s location in the Flint Hills.”

Artists as young as eight years old and as far away as Sweden participated in the contest, submitting 120 designs for consideration. All of the designs had meaningful symbolism that reflected the spirit of the heartland and Manhattan’s unique heritage. The winning design represents Manhattan as a land of growth and opportunity, with the “Little Apple” rising out of the Flint Hills. The colors of the original design were adjusted and represent the following:

GREEN: fertility of the land, opportunity for growth, and the native grasses of the Flint Hills
BLUE: The Big Blue and Kansas Rivers, peace, and the expansive sky over the prairie
WHITE: Manhattan’s limitless future
The next step will be for the City Commission to consider adopting the voters’ choice at the August 20 meeting. The new flag design will pair with the existing City of Manhattan logo and will be used as one of the symbols for the City. Flags will be flown at City Hall and in other locations around the City.

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.

Austun Wing photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNA MARIE GOWER, 22, Manhattan, Driving while suspended; 1st conviction; Bond $750

Image courtesy Riley County Police

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Confusion about whether pigs or kids had tumbled out of a vehicle in Kansas led to a humorous exchange between a dispatcher and an officer.

Police in Riley County posted audio of the exchange on Facebook under the hearing, “Just a typical day in Kansas.”

It starts with a dispatcher telling an officer, “We evidently have a truck that is losing pigs out the back. The officer then attempts to clarify, saying “Kids, as in children?” The dispatcher then clarified, “No, pigs. As in little pink animals with curly tails.”

Body-camera video shows the officer then arriving at the scene to find two people who had apparently captured the pigs holding them with leashes.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are conducting a felony criminal investigation of multiple incidents of financial crimes involving credit and debit cards in Pottawatomie County.

The FBI, Kansas Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Secret Service are assisting with the investigation, according to Wamego Police Chief Michael Baker, Sr.

He urged victim of the identity theft and or credit card fraud to file a police report with his department or another local agency.

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RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigated a report of shots fired late Wednesday and early Thursday in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road in the Redbud Estates manufactured home community in Riley County.

The Riley County Police Department asked the public to stay away from the area while they investigated and later reported they took no actual enforcement activity

The RCPD released no additional information early Thursday morning. Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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.

Reginald Grady photo Saline Co.

DELANO PC BROWN, 29, Manhattan,Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily harm to family/person in dating relationship Criminal deprivation of property; Circumstance unknown; All Other Larceny and Intimidation of witness or victim; Prevent reporting of victimization; Bond $3000

RICKEY LEE CHILDERS, 63, Odgen, Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon; Bond $5000

DERRICK JAMES LOUD, 30, Topeka, THEFT OF PROP/SERVICES; <$1500; Bond $500

CHELSEA JEN ST CLAIR, 23, Woodston, Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000

BOBBY LEE PEARSON, 35, Ogden, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Bond $3000

HAROLD JAMES MASKE JR, 53, Wichita, Failure to Appear; Bond $3000

ASHLEY LYNN DAWDY, 31, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500 and Failure to Appear; Bond $5000

JANE ELAINE MCKAIN, 30 Manhattan,Domestic battery; Knowing rude physical contact w/ family member or dating relationship; Bond $1000

REGINALD SHERWOOD GRADY, 28, Manhattan, Aggravated battery; Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement; Bond $8000

JUSTIN KYLE LAKE, 30, Riley, Failure to Appear; Junction City Police

Kenneth Dotson photo Geary Co.

KENNETH DURELL DOTSON, 36, Wichita, Probation Violation; Junction City Police

KYRIANNA LASHAE JOHNSON, 20, Failure to Appear; Junction City Police

ALEX JON DEPPERSCHMIDT, 20 Garden City, Probation Violation; Garden City Police

JUSTIN RONZALE HODGE, 26, Hutchinson, Failure to Appear; Reno Co. Sheriff

JANIQUA JASHA LAW, 23, Kansas City, Probation Violation; Overland Park Police

 

 

 

 

 

By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN

TOPEKA — Kansas schools will require two new vaccines come August, including one against a virus that’s hospitalized 13,000 people and killed 200 across the country since 2016.

Vaccines against Hepatitis A and four types of meningococcal disease will be required for some grades come August.
CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE

The new rules, which apply to public and private schools, will be phased in over the next several years. But come August, schools will check that:

• Kindergartners and first-graders have gotten hepatitis A vaccine.
• Seventh-graders have had their first dose of a MenACWY, a vaccine against four types of meningococcal bacteria.
• 11th-graders get a dose of MenACWY, too (even students who received a first dose when they were younger will need a booster dose).

Kansas allows exemptions for medical and religious reasons, but not philosophical reasons.

Nationally, 25 states have seen more than 20,000 cases of hepatitis A in widespread outbreaks since 2016.

The liver infection often spreads through contamination in water, raw or undercooked foods or through sex.

Kansas hasn’t seen any recent cases, though its neighbors have. More than 300 in Missouri and nearly 100 in Colorado have gotten sick.

Read about the known side effects of specific vaccines here. No evidence links vaccines to autism, a myth that got its start with a debunked academic article.  Read Autism Speaks’ FAQ page on what does and doesn’t cause autism here.

Most people shake off hepatitis A in a matter of weeks, the federal Centers for Disease Control say. But others fight the illness for months, suffering from things like diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, fever, jaundice and stomach pain.

Last month, the federal panel of health experts that sets vaccine guidelines recommended children and teens who missed the hepatitis A shots as toddlers get them now. In Kansas, federal data suggest more than 85% of children receive it as toddlers, in part because it was already required for day care.

Fewer Kansans get the MenACWY vaccine. Meningococcal bacteria cause, among other things, meningitis.

Outbreaks are rare but nearly a third of patients die, lose limbs or sustain long-term brain damage.

People living in close quarters, such as college dorms, are at higher risk of contracting meningococcal disease.

 Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter @Celia_LJ or email her at celia (at) kcur (dot) org. 

MARYSVILLE – – The Kansas Attorney General’s office has charged the former Marshall County Clerk with felony misuse of public funds, according to Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Sonya Stohs photo Marshall Co.

The charges were filed against Sonya L. Stohs, 44, of Marysville, late Tuesday in Marshall County District Court, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. The complaint alleges from May 2013 to April 2019, Stohs used funds belonging to Marshall County to pay for various personal items, in excess of $100,000. Stohs surrendered to law enforcement this morning at the Marshall County Jail and entered her first appearance this afternoon in Marshall County District Court.

The investigation in this case was conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Secret Service. Schmidt’s office is prosecuting the case at the request of the Marshall County Attorney.

All criminal charges are merely accusations. Individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A link to the complaint may be found at https://bit.ly/2JMdP24.

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MARSHALL COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities temporarily closed the Marshall County Clerk’s office, 1201 Broadway Street in Marysville Thursday as they served several search warrants, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

The search warrants are related to an ongoing criminal investigation into alleged conduct by an employee of the Marshall County Clerk’s Office, according to the KBI.

Authorities had not reported an arrest or any possible charges early afternoon Thursday.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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.

HIGINIO NEHSA CONCEPCION SMITH, 33, Manhattan, Driving while suspended; 2nd or subsequent conviction; Bond $750

Andrew Lee Smith photo Shawnee Co.

ARAYAH MICHELE GAUNA, 21, Manhattan, Counterfeiting currency; Distribute or possess w/  intent to distribute; <$25K, Theft of property or services; Value less than 1 $1,500; All Other Larceny; Bond $1000

TREVONN FREDRICK JOE HALL, 20, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $10,000

DAVONTE TYREKE FERRELL, 21, Fort Riley, Aggravated battery; Knowingly use weapon cause grt body harm/disfigure/deathBattery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm; Bond $10,000

Golden Clover Clue # 8 . Friday July 19th

Restructuring at Eagle Communications will result in community investment

Eagle Communications on Friday announced a major structural change designed to ensure growth in the coming years in its ever-expanding broadband footprint — a move that is expected to bring significant investment in the broadband infrastructure across Eagle communities.

During the third quarter, Mega Broadband Investments will acquire the assets of Eagle’s broadband division, which operates in Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. Mega Broadband currently operates Northland Communications, which serves markets in the Northwest, Southeast and several markets across Texas.

Eagle’s operations will merge with those of Northland along with those of additional future acquisitions of Mega Broadband.

As part of the evolution, Eagle will become the Midwest region of Mega Broadband. Eagle employees will remain with the new company, and current Vice President of Broadband Travis Kohlrus will oversee the existing Midwest operations and its expansion.

The move is expected to result in significant investment in Eagle’s existing broadband footprint, and the new company will also be growing its operations in and around Eagle markets.

“I’m excited to lead this next generation of Eagle Broadband. We will be investing $20 million in our communities over the next 36 months to expand our footprint, upgrade our network, extend our fiber and significantly increase our internet speeds,” Kohlrus said. “This evolution will allow Eagle to expand its delivery of high-quality broadband services to meet the needs of businesses, enterprise customers and residential customers for years to come.”

Eagle’s 28 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri will continue to operate as-is under the leadership of longtime Eagle CEO Gary Shorman.

“Eagle Radio has been broadcasting since 1948, and we look forward to many more years of providing listeners with quality programming and advertisers the most effective marketing solutions,” Shorman said.

Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications Inc. is a Hays-based broadband services and media company with over 280 employee-owners. The company operates 28 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, as well as broadband systems in 60 Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado communities. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, telephone service, high-speed internet, wireless internet and video production.

“This truly is a great opportunity for our company that will ensure Eagle continues serving our communities well  into the future. As transition officer, I’ll be working with our employees to see our new structure is implemented seamlessly – which given that we will be operating with the same leadership and the same great employees, it just shouldn’t seem like much of a change at all,” said Eagle COO Kurt David.

Officials from both the broadband and radio divisions of the company called the change, which is expected to be finalized in the third quarter, “the next step in the evolution of Eagle.”

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas-based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 280 employee-owners. The company operates 28 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri as well as broadband systems in 60 Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado communities. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, telephone service, high-speed internet, and wireless internet in most service areas. For more information, visit www.eaglecom.net.

Eagle Communications is the parent company of Little Apple Post.

By Dewey Terrill
JC POST

GEARY COUNTY —Interstate 70 between Grandview Plaza and the Chestnut Street exit at Junction City reopened Friday afternoon following an accident involving two semi trucks.

Friay crash scene on I-70 Photo by Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges

The interstate was closed at that location for several hours after one semi-tractor trailer rig hit the rear end of another semi-tractor trailer rig. Haz-mat and then eventually Fort Riley personnel all responded to the scene along with emergency management and law enforcement personnel.

Geary County Emergency Management Director Garry Berges said, “Fort Riley brought out their EOD and also their ammunition expert and they were able to offload using a trailer and loader to unload that wrecked semi that had the trailer damaged onto another trailer. “It was then escorted onto Fort Riley.

Fort Riley also issued a statement saying ammunition handlers / technicians from the post assisted Geary County Emergency Management in response to the vehicle crash. “A semi-trailer transporting military munitions between U.S. Army arsenals was involved and disabled.” Trained technicians from Fort Riley Logistics Readiness Center provided a replacement trailer to safely transfer the load which was transported and will be temporarily stored at the Fort Riley Ammunition Supply Point.

The Army said within three days, the civilian contracted trucking company is scheduled to pick up ammunition from Fort Riley ASP to complete their transport to the original destination.

During the closure of the interstate Berges confirmed there were two other accidents as traffic was diverted through Grandview Plaza and Junction City back to Interstate 70 farther west. He knew of no injuries in those accidents.

The heat made it difficult to work outside, said Berges. “It was hot. We checked, and at one point the heat index was over 103 out there. We had guys in special suits out there, kept everybody hydrated, tried to keep them in the shade and working as teams as much as possible.”

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Margaret Neyer photo Crawford Co. Sheriff

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.

ALLISON RUTH KROSSCHELL, 24, Manhattan, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Bond $2000

REGINALD SHERWOOD GRADY, 29, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $750

JONATHAN SCOTT CARGAL, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

AMANDA MARIE PRIEST, 34, St. George, Failure to Appear; Bond $1000

DAMON ALAN BROWN, 44, St. George, Failure to Appear; Bond $300

STEVEN MARCUS DAVENPORT, 28, Topeka, Theft of property or services; Value $1,500 to $25,000; All Other Larceny; Jackson Co. Sheriff

TIMOTHY LEVION JOHNSON, 44, Junction City, Probation Violation; Junction City Police

Dion Smith photo Geary Co.

DION TRENT SMITH, 24, Junction City, Probation Violation; Junction City Police

DEIONNE LENYCE WHITE, 21, Wichita, Failure to Appear; Saline Co. Sheriff

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.

A robot at KU’s School of Medicine takes the vapor from e-cigarettes to test it on human cells from lung donors.

By  CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN

KANSAS CITY — Many people figure vaping spares their health because it lets them inhale nicotine in aerosols instead of sucking in smoke from burning cigarettes.

New research from the University of Kansas casts doubt on that, raising the specter that vaping nicotine may cause some of the same respiratory problems that plague and even kill smokers today.

“Vaping is just considered not harmful, even though there are no data to support that statement,” researcher Matthias Salathe said. “There are more and more data to actually oppose that statement.”

Salathe chairs the Department of Internal Medicine at KU’s School of Medicine, where his lab uses a robot that vapes to test the effects on human cells obtained from deceased lung donors.

The team’s latest research, published last month by the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, found vaping nicotine damaged the natural ability of those cells to clear out mucus.

That dysfunction leads to chronic bronchitis — and the coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue that come with it. Scientists such as Salathe worry that means the vaping trend sweeping the U.S. could eventually translate into more people developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Commonly caused by smoking, COPD is already a leading cause of death in the United States.

The KU researchers found that the aerosols from nicotine e-cigarettes hurt mucus-clearing abilities in sheep, too. (Sheep were used because of similarities between their respiratory system and that of humans.)

Yet the KU research remains at the pre-clinical phase, meaning scientists have more work ahead to answer the question with greater certainty.

Taken in context with other research, though, Salathe sees reason for worry. His lab’s results add to a mounting body of evidence that vaping causes such problems, including evidence from studies on living people who vape.

Getting more definitive answers, though, takes time. Rigorous scientific research can’t move as fast as the vaping craze that now has millions of U.S. teenagers inhaling nicotine. And diseases like COPD play out over years.

“To really know, we need to wait 10 to 20 years, right? To see whether these humans are actually developing the diseases that we predict,” Salathe said. “The question is, now from a policy point of view, is that an acceptable experiment to actually do in the population?”

More than 20 cities and counties across Kansas have banned the sale of tobacco-related products to people under the age of 21 in hopes of preventing them from becoming hooked.

View a partial list of Kansas cities and counties with local Age 21 rules

That’s based on studies that show most people who become addicted long-term begin using nicotine in their teens.

Last month the Kansas Supreme Court upheld local bans on sales to people under 21 in a case brought by vape and tobacco shops against the city of Topeka.

Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter @Celia_LJ or email her at celia (at) kcur (dot) org.