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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...
Junction City woman arrested in Riley County for drug possession
A Junction City woman was arrested following a traffic stop late Wednesday for a slew of drug possession charges. 39-year-old Angel Morgan was arrested just before 4 pm at the intersection of North 4th and Leavenworth Streets on probable cause charges. She is charged with one count of use or...
‘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 […]
Hydration and Cooling Stations around NE Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Several areas around Northeast Kansas are hosting hydration and cooling stations to help keep the community cool during the summer months. Hydration stations will be located at two Valeo locations, Let’s Help, and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. Viewers who have a secure source of water can also donate at these locations.
Riley County police investigating theft of rental vehicle in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were investigating a report of a vehicle theft from a car-rental business in Manhattan, authorities said. The theft was reported around 9:24 a.m. Wednesday from the Enterprise Rent-a-Car business at 2304 Stagg Hill Road. According to Riley County Police officials, it was reported...
Riley County Arrest Report June 27
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. OCTAVIOUS ANDREW BROWN, 25, Ogden, Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner; Probation Violation; Bond $2,000. DONNITHAN MAURICE JONES, 31, Dodge...
EYESTONE | Controling the weed known as poison ivy
My least favorite plant is poison ivy. When I was younger it didn’t bother me, but I lost my tolerance. Just looking at it causes a reaction. It takes some loose oil to cause the skin blisters and itches. The rhyme of three leaves and let it be, helps...
Nonprofit leader makes a career from helping the unsheltered in Riley County
TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News is beginning its third year of ‘Everything Woman’ – and our June 2024 honoree has worked her entire career at the same charitable organization in Manhattan. Her dedication to helping the unsheltered makes her a shining light in Riley County. Emily Wagner was born and raised in Burlington, Kansas. She grew […]
Riley County firefighters host ‘forced entry’ training
RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) — Firefighters in Riley County came together to host a ‘forceful entry’ training session Tuesday evening. The firefighters were given a vacant home to use during the training. Workers filled the home with fake smoke to simulate an actual house fire, which firefighters forcefully entered to put out the source. Riley County […]
Riley County Arrest Report June 26
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. TIARA JADE NEWMAN, 30, Topeka, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; Possession of marijuana; Bond $3,000. JOSHUA VELASQUEZ, 16, Ogden, Aggravated...
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