Nearly 300 hay bales burn in Geary County fire

Nearly 300 large hay bales were burning or smoldering Saturday morning as firefighters responded to a fire in southeastern Geary County. Geary County Rural Fire and Dwight Fire were called shortly after 7 a.m. to Stahl Road, where crews found about 294 large bales affected by the fire. Residents were attempting to move bales that [...]

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City commission meeting canceled, budget hearings upcoming

The Manhattan City Commission’s weekly Tuesday meeting is canceled, city officials said Friday. The commission will meet the following week to hold hearings on the city budget and exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. The hearings will be at the normal commission meeting time of 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Ave., for [...]

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Stolen $35,000 vehicle recovered in Manhattan

Riley County Police are investigating after a vehicle valued at about $35,000 was reportedly stolen early Friday in Manhattan. Officers filed the theft report just before 9 a.m. in the 700 block of Crestwood Drive. A 22-year-old man was listed as the victim. Police said an unknown suspect stole the man’s 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan from [...]

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Local business reports nearly $3,000 stolen through fraudulent transactions

Riley County Police are investigating after nearly $3,000 was reportedly stolen from Dillons through fraudulent transactions. Officers filed the theft report at about 11:11 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of Westloop Plaza. Police said a known 57-year-...