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Denver man arrested in Manhattan for making threats
Riley County Police arrested a Colorado man for making threats on Thursday. The arrest occurred just after 9:30 a.m. in the 600 block of South Delaware Avenue after a 42-year-old man reported 40-year-old David Lingle of Denver, Colorado for making multiple threats to him. Officers later arrested Lingle on the...
Junction City woman jailed for skipping court
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating Junction City woman for skipping court. Just after 5:30p.m. Thursday, police arrested 39-year-old Angel Morgan, of Junction City in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Morgan was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges were for possession of meth and forgery.
KSU students earn semester honors
Nearly 4,200 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2024 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors are also recorded on their permanent academic records.
RCPD will join effort to remove impaired drivers from roadways
Drivers are advised that during the period of August 17 through Labor Day, September 2, the Riley County Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Alcohol is the main...
Chamber of commerce initiative helps students explore careers by pairing with businesses
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is making efforts in workforce development, and one initiative aims to reach kids early. It’s called Classroom-to-Career Partnership. “This was a program designed so kids can start thinking about careers at an early age, specifically in our region,” Allison Muth, the talent strategies manager for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, told Riley County commissioners on Thursday. “It’s pairing up fourth-grade classrooms with businesses.”
Elderly couple reported as victims of unauthorized use of financial card in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - An elderly man and woman were reported to be victims of an unauthorized use of a credit card Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan, authorities said. Riley County police officers filed a report of criminal use of a financial card around 12:13 p.m. Wednesday. Riley County police listed...
Local man with previous arrest for domestic battery arrested for probation violation
A local man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for violating his probation after he had been previously arrested for domestic battery. Police arrested 45-year-old Latorris Franklin of Manhattan at approximately 2:30 p.m. at the Riley County District Courthouse for violating his probation. Franklin had been previously arrested on charges of domestic battery and violating a protection order.
K-18 mill and overlay project scheduled to begin
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing work on K-18 in Riley and Wabaunsee counties on Monday, Aug. 12, conditions permitting. The mill and overlay project covers 14 miles, starting at the K-99 junction to the K-177 junction. Traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a...
Survey Work and Utility Marking Begins in Keats This Month
(Riley County, KS – August 7, 2024) Residents in the Keats area will begin seeing workers marking utilities and taking topographical survey information this month as part of the Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. No digging or construction work is scheduled to begin. Workers may need to access private property, including back yards, during this process. Expect any utility workers for water, power, gas, cable, and fiber companies to be wearing branded clothing and driving company vehicles.
Angel Roeser wins 67th District House Republican primary
Angel Roeser was the victor in the primary election for the 67th District seat in the Kansas House. She will now advance to the general election in November against Kim Zito, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Roeser said her mission is to get things done and be more...
RCPD: Bullet penetrated countertop, dishwasher
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged criminal discharge of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1700 block of Laramie Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Just before 11p.m. Monday, Society and a 26-year-old man reported he...
Riley County police investigating report of rape in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police were investigating a rape that was reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. According to officials with the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report of rape-sexual battery around 12:48 p.m. Monday in Manhattan. Because of the nature of the crime, Riley County police...
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