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Two men transported to hospital following injury crashes in Riley, Geary County
Two accidents occurred over the weekend across the listening area. The first accident occurred in the afternoon just before 3 pm on Friday in Riley County just west of Manhattan near the Manhattan Regional Airport at the K-18 and Scenic Drive roundabout. The accident occurred when 22-year-old George Watson of...
RCPD suspects arson after Monday's apartment fire
Jul. 3—Riley County Police are investigating a possible arson after a fire in an apartment building in southwest Manhattan Monday morning. Officers listed Russ Briggs as the victim on the arson report, and a Manhattan Fire Department release stated the owner of the apartment building at 2514 Stagg Hill Road is the Russell K. Briggs Trust of Manhattan. MFD officials estimated the total loss as ...
Riley County jail close to reaching capacity with more incarcerations
Jul. 2—The Riley County Jail has been close to reaching capacity in recent month. Jail captain Mark French on Monday told county commissioners the 147-bed correctional facility has an average daily population of about 114 inmates, and sometimes, that number gets up to 120. "We're pretty maxed out when it comes to the classification system," French said. French said the Challenge Incarceration ...
Riley County Arrest Report June 29/30
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. TIERRA KIRSTIN JACKSON, 33, Manhattan, Interference with LEO, obstruct/resist/oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution; Failure to appear; Bond $500. JAROD CHANDLER PETTY, 19,...
Manhattan man hospitalized after crash in roundabout
RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Friday in Riley County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Kasawaki Ninja ZX6 driven by Antrevion Leander George Watson, 22, Manhattan, was northbound on Scenic Drive negotiating the roundabout. A 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by...
Manhattan man sent to hospital following truck vs. motorcycle collision on K-18, Scenic Dr. in Riley County
RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan man was sent to the hospital following a truck versus motorcycle collision on K-18 and Scenic Dr. in Riley County, Kan. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Online Crash Logs, around 2:53 p.m. on Friday, June 28, a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6 motorcycle was northbound on Scenic Dr., negotiating the roundabout. Meanwhile, a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 failed to yield and entered the roundabout, striking the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6.
County extends health department educator, approves hiring of volunteer coordinator
Jul. 1—The Riley County Health Department will extend its community health education position for another year and hire an additional staff member to coordinate its volunteer program. Functioning as the Board of County Health, the Riley County commission on Monday unanimously approved both personnel requests from health department administrator Julie Gibbs. The county will use opioid ...
RCPD investigating alleged criminal damage to elevator
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to an elevator. Just after 4:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of criminal destruction of property in the 1300 block of Laramie Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The City of Manhattan discovered footage of...
‘I would say I’m a little obsessed with swimming’: 57-year-old swims nearly 14 miles across Kansas lake
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Melodee Liegl is making a big splash in Kansas after she completed a swim across one of the state’s biggest lakes. At the age of 57, Liegl has completed numerous challenging swims across the country both in lakes and the ocean. Her list of accomplishments includes a 27-mile swim from Grand […]
Riley County Arrest Report June 28
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. DEMETRIUS SALON IVORY JR, 31, Ogden, Aggravated battery; Knowingly cause great bodily harm or disfigurement; Bond $20,000. TIMOTHY DEVON JOHNSON, 34, College Park,...
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