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Riley County Republican candidates host public forum ahead of Aug. primary
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Riley County Republican Candidates visited Manhattan Tuesday night as they met with the public inside Pottorf Hall. Several candidates from different districts attended the event where they spoke to residents about the most pressing issues to Kansans. Current House District 51 member Kenny Titus, who is...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be Held July 19 for New Ashland Bottoms (KS) VFS No. 102
RILEY COUNTY, Kansas – Riley County Fire District No. 1 (RCFD1) is pleased to announce the completion of the new Ashland Bottoms Volunteer Fire Station No. 102, which will be celebrated with a dedication ceremony at 8 a.m. Friday, July 19. The ceremony will take place at the new station located at 4928 McDowell Creek Road in Manhattan.
Man arrested for attempting to flee law enforcement
A Rose Hill man has been arrested for attempting to flee law enforcement. 30-year-old Cody Adams was arrested just before 1:30 pm at the Riley County Jail for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement by engaging in reckless driving. Adams is also charged with one count of driving under...
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.
Riley County Arrest Report July 9
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. ANDREW LEE SMITH, 45, Manhattan, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; All Other Larceny; Bond $100 and Failure to Appear; Bond $2500.
Phase 4 of K-18/K-177 pavement improvement project begins
Jul. 11—The next phase of the road work on Kansas Highway 18/Kansas Highway 177 is underway. The Kansas Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced the pavement improvement project in Riley County had moved into Phase 4, which will include shifting traffic to outer lanes and easing some turning restrictions. North/westbound and south/eastbound traffic still will travel in one lane each ...
Riley County property taxes to decrease slightly in 2025
Jul. 12—Taxpayers in Riley County may have a little extra change in their pockets after a decrease in their 2025 property taxes. Riley County commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved the 2025 budget worksheet in a step toward finalizing its budget after a public hearing in the coming weeks. The $55.4 million proposal calls for a .1% drop in property taxes as commissioners reduced the ...
Alleys north of Poyntz to be closed for construction
Downtown Alleys north of Poyntz Avenue will shut down starting next week. Gina Snyder, executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc., told Riley County commissioners on Monday the alleys will close July 15 so Kansas Gas Service can enlarge the tube connected to the city’s gas service. “We just have...
Riley County Arrest Report July 6/7
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. DOMINQUE ADELINA CULOTTA, 27, Manhattan, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or >; Bond $750. STEPHANIE ELLEN GAIL RUSSELL,...
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