A former preschool nurse entered a not guilty plea this week in Riley County to 27 charges of child sexual abuse. Joshua Penabaz (Pen-uh-bahz) entered his plea at a Monday hearing in front of Judge Kendra Lewison, via Zoom. Rather than setting a trial, his attorney, Bobby Hiebert requested another status hearing as he continues [...]
A Manhattan man police accuse of child sex crimes [...]
A Manhattan man police accuse of child sex crimes appeared for a motions hearing in Riley County District Court Tuesday, now looking to a January 9 pretrial proceeding as his next court date. Vincent Meeks Jr. is charged with 10 criminal counts in total that include rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child as well [...]
Kansas Honor Flight returns to Wamego High School Standing [...]
Wamego High School was full of excitement late Thursday evening. The community packed the gymnasium awaiting the return of 25 veterans and their student guardians after a whirlwind tour of the nation’s capital. At 9 p.m. flashing lights of police vehicles approached the high school, followed by a line of Veteran Bikers, and finally the tour [...]
USD 383 Superintendent Dr. Wade drives the big bus [...]
The weather Saturday was perfect for learning a new skill, and USD 383 set up a closed course to allow the public to try driving a school bus. The event served as a way to draw in more potential drivers as the district tries to overcome workforce shortages. There was a variety of vehicles available [...]
Kansas State University has named its inaugural vice president [...]
Kansas State University has named its inaugural vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Rana Johnson will assume that role Dec. 1, coming to Manhattan from Indiana State University, where she serves as associate vice president for inclusive excellence and strategic initiatives. Her resume includes similar roles at Unity College in Maine as well [...]
Two women who survived a fatal August crash in Pottawatomie County are suing a Manhattan concrete company and a truck driver, alleging negligence in a crash that killed a 37-year-old Wamego man and his 7-year-old son. 36-year-old Julia Tinkel, of Wamego, lost her husband Randy and son Korbin in the Aug. 11 crash. She and [...]
