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Work progresses on new Riley County EMS headquarters
The new Riley County Emergency Medical Service headquarters facility is under construction. According to a social media post by Riley County this will be the new administrative offices and Station #1. It will also have training space and a conference room. The facility will be located just off of 2101...
Woman jailed after reported domestic disturbance on I-70
GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged domestic altercation that occurred Sunday on Interstate 70 and have a suspect in custody. Late Sunday, deputies responded to eastbound Interstate 70 near McDowell Creek Road after a report of a rolling domestic dispute in a passenger car, according to the Geary County Sheriff's Department.
Riley County 4-H Fair Golden Clover Hunt Clues
The Golden Clover Hunt is under way in anticipation of the Riley County 4-H Fair. A new clue will be posted each week day and continue until July 25 when the last clue will be given. Tuesday, July 16. The Riley County fair always brings the heat. With food trucks,...
Riley County looks to fill positions in treasurer's office, fire department
Jul. 15—Riley County officials are looking to fill a few positions. The county commission on Monday approved requests to hire a customer service provider in the treasurer's office and a deputy chief position in the fire department. County treasurer Shilo Heger said the previous customer service worker in the department resigned. "We really need to have that front counter staffed fully in order ...
Numerous car thefts in Riley County reported in the past 30 days
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Multiple car thefts are being reported in Manhattan this week. Police say nine car thefts were reported in the last 30 days. Many of these thefts could have been avoided. “Four of them have actually been instances where people have left their keys in their vehicles unlocked, making it a pretty easy […]
Teen injured in Riley County rollover accident
RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Thursday in Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department reported, a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Sarah Ingalls was involved in a rollover crash in the 17600 block of Barton Road in Leonardville. EMS transported Ingalls to...
Volunteers participate in active shooter drill
Manhattan High School hosted active shooter drills on July 10,11 and 12. Over the course of the three days, Riley County Police Department (RCPD), Manhattan Fire Department (MFD) and the Riley County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) practiced their safety response in the situation of an armed individual causing harm in the High School.
Local first responders compete with each other at Battle of the Badges
Local first responders battled to see which agency could recruit the most blood donors this week. The 21st annual Battle of the Badges on Thursday and Friday drove donors to St. Thomas More Catholic Church to give blood to the American Red Cross. Red Cross spokesperson Kristi Ingalls said the...
Manhattan man arrested in connection to fentanyl-laced pill
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – On Thursday, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced a man was arrested in connection to a 2022 incident when officers responded to an unconscious 22-year-old. Around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10 an 18-year-old Manhattan man was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm and aggravated battery, […]
Motorcycle rider hospitalized in Riley County crash
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – A motorcyclist was injured following a crash near Ogden on Thursday. The Riley County Police Department (RPCD) posted to social media just before 3 p.m. on July 11 warning drivers to avoid the area near the intersection of Skyway Drive and Wildcat Creek Road. Police said westbound of Skyway Drive was […]
New volunteer fire station set to open in Ashland Bottoms
Riley County Fire District #1 announced Tuesday of the completion of the new Ashland Bottoms Volunteer Fire Station #102, located at 4928 McDowell Creek Road, Manhattan, KS. The new facility represents an advancement in the district’s ability to provide fire protection and emergency response services to the southern portion of Riley County.
Phase 4 of the KDOT’s pavement improvement project on K-18/K-177 in Riley County is underway.
Beginning today, July 10, northbound/westbound and southbound/eastbound K-18/K-177 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will travel on the outside lanes while the medians are reconstructed. Turning restrictions will still be in place at the McDowell Creek Road intersection. All other side streets will now allow...
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