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41 headstones damaged at Sunset Cemetery
The RCPD is investigating a vandalism case involving 41 damaged headstones at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for criminal desecration just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery in the 2000 block of Leavenworth Street. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect [...]
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Reid announces retirement, effective at end of school year
USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Reid announced his plans during Wednesday night’s Manhattan-Ogden board of education meeting, asking board members to accept his resignation effective at the end of the fiscal year. Reid said he has spent 30 years in public education, including 16 years [...]
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Manhattan voters approve 0.5% sales tax increase for street repairs
Manhattan voters on Election Day approved a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase dedicated to funding street maintenance over the next 10 years. The votes totaled 8,291 in favor and 7,279 against, according to unofficial final results. City officials estimate the sales tax increase will generate $8 million annually compared to the $5 million generated annually [...]
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RCPD investigates $2,750 construction equipment theft
The RCPD is investigating a burglary involving the theft of construction equipment valued at approximately $2,750. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report just after 8 a.m. Tuesday near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard. Ebert Construction was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly broke into a trailer [...]
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