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County attorney's office mostly caught up after COVID
Jun. 28—The COVID-19 pandemic set court districts across the country behind, but Riley County has nearly wiped away its backlog. County attorney Barry Wilkerson on Thursday told county commissioners his office is caught up on cases the pandemic interrupted, though he acknowledged that making those gains caused other delays. "The system itself is behind," Wilkerson said. "I mean, you don't lose ...
Sen. Moran provides federal update to local government officials
Kansas senator Jerry Moran spoke at Kansas State University on Monday to tout his accomplishments at the federal level while also providing an update for government officials in Riley County. Moran touted over $50 million granted to K-State to help furnish improvements for the campus as well as other advances...
Manhattan man hospitalized after motorcycle accident
RILEY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 7:30p.m. Monday in Riley County. A 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Michael Ragusa, 31, Manhattan, was traveling in the 800 Block of Northfield Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. The rear tire...
Riley County Arrest Report June 25
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. JOSEPH DANIEL BROWN, 21, Manhattan, Failure to appear; Bond $750. JOSHUA VELASQUEZ, 16, Ogden, Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500;...
Riley County Commissioners Meeting in Smaller Cities Once Per Quarter
Once a quarter in 2024, the Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting in one of the smaller cities. Meetings are open to the public and will be held in the evenings, starting at 6:00 p.m., to allow more people to attend. Meetings will also be broadcast live on Riley County’s YouTube Channel.
Riley County firefighters receive $500,000 from state insurance department
Jun. 27—The Kansas Department of Insurance on Thursday announced the granting of more than $500,000 to support firefighters in Riley County. Under the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, three Riley County-based Firefighter Relief Associations will receive just over $525,000 of the $18.9 million distributed statewide this year. "Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and the ...
Riley County Arrest Report June 24
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. TARRELL ALBERT MARQUAY HAYNES, 26, Manhattan, Criminal deprivation of property; Bond $6,000. MORGAN NOEL FABRE, 25, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1,000. RONALD JAY...
Genealogical society adds first of 10 historical markers to Linear Trail
The Riley County Genealogical Society on Saturday installed the first of 10 planner historical markers on Linear Trail. The genealogical society held a dedication for the first trail marker behind the Four Points by Sheraton, and speakers outlined the planning behind the markers and the history of the site. Genealogical...
Program to be presented on Exoduster Movement
Please join the Riley County Genealogical Society on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue, for a program on “Ho, for Kansas! The Exoduster Movement in Manhattan.”. On Thursday, April 24, 1879, two railroad cars arrived in Manhattan delivering between 104 to 120 African...
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