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KBI, several local law enforcement departments searching for missing Kansas man
(SMITHVILLE, Mo.) The Tonganoxie, Kansas, Police Department took a report of a missing person on July 12, 2024. The Leavenworth, Kansas, Police Department soon got involved because the missing man, Josiah Mathew Papa, 25, went missing from Leavenworth. Papa is described as a white male, approximately five feet and 10...
Manhattan man arrested for trafficking contraband into a facility
A Manhattan man was arrested on Wednesday night for trying to traffic contraband into a correction or care facility. Latorris Franklin, 45, was arrested just after 9:45 p.m. in the 2400 block of Hobbs Drive on probable cause charges. Franklin is charged with one count of trafficking contraband into a...
City sets property tax ceiling with nearly 14% increase
The average homeowner will see an increase of up to 13.6% in their Manhattan city property taxes next year, following a commission vote Tuesday. City commissioners at their meeting approved a resolution to levy a property tax exceeding the “revenue-neutral rate,” which is the rate at which the city would generate the same property tax revenue as the previous year using the current year’s assessed valuation.
$500 bid put down for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction is extended
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Bidding remains open for Heartland Motorsports Park and surrounding properties this month in Shawnee County as a previous auction deadline is extended. The auction for Heartland Motorsports Park, lying south of the City of Topeka, will continue beyond the old deadline of 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the website of […]
Hays Lions: Community misunderstood, withdraws request for name change at Rupp Park
Hays Lions continues to celebrate 100 years of service in community. The Hays Lion Club has withdrawn a request to add its name to Daniel G. Rupp Park, 33rd and Skyline, after members say a misunderstanding sparked public outcry. Priscilla Hunt, a longtime Lions member and former president, proposed adding...
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
Carol Worley Achieves Second Hole-in-One at Clay Center Country Club
Carol Worley, a golfer at the Clay Center Country Club, celebrated a significant milestone last Sunday by achieving her second hole-in-one. The impressive feat occurred during a Sunday scramble (a mixed event involving both men and women). On the second hole, spanning approximately 127 yards, Worley used her 5-wood to sink the ball, much to the delight of her fellow golfers.
Riley County police arrest man for trafficking contraband into correctional facility
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police have arrested a man in connection with trafficking contraband into a correctional-care facility, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Latorris Franklin, 45, of Manhattan. According to Riley County Police officials, Franklin was arrested around 9:46 p.m. Wednesday in the 2400 block...
Geary County Booking Photos July 18
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Kizzie Sherman, Unlawful damage to property, arrested 07/17. Chara Baca, Failure to appear, arrested 07/17. Recent...
Ribbon cutting is scheduled Thursday
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm you can celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Early Learning Center & 30 Years of Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan. You can enjoy some birthday cake as you tour the new facility. The...
John Kyhnell charged in weekend murder in North Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Shawnee County District Attorney’s office on Thursday announced it has filed charges against John Eric Kyhnell II in connection with a weekend homicide in North Topeka. Those charges include:. • Count 1: Murder in the First Degree -- Premeditation. • Count 2: Felon in...
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