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Manhattan man arrested in connection with hotel room burglary

A 32-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Monday in connection with a reported burglary at a Manhattan hotel earlier this month. According to the RCPD, Sydney Mychal Brannon was arrested just before 3 p.m. in the 900 block of South Seth Child Road on allegations of burglary and violating protection orders. The arrest stems from an [...]

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34-year-old woman arrested on burglary, theft allegations

A 34-year-old Topeka woman was arrested Monday in Manhattan on multiple allegations, including burglary, theft and fleeing law enforcement. According to the RCPD, Kimberlea Jean Becklund was arrested just before noon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes allegations of vehicle burglary with intent to [...]

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Be Able plans upgrades to improve accessibility and services

By Nathan Gaddie A local nonprofit will begin work in early 2027 improvements to its facility. Be Able officials say the changes will create a more welcoming environment and better serve the community. Be Able opened in September 2020 and serves 65 to 80 people every day, organizers said. Located on the corner of Fifth [...]

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Riley County commissioners delay action on police traffic safety grant

Riley County commissioners delayed action on a grant application that would fund traffic enforcement activities by the Riley County Police Department after questions arose about which government entity should receive the award. Scott Hajek, the department’s patrol major division commander, asked commissioners to approve applying for and accepting funding through the 2027 federal highway safety [...]

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