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RCPD says Newman refused to leave O’Malley’s bar before arrest for brawl
The Riley County Police Department released more information Monday after arresting former K-State football player and College Football Hall of Fame selection Terence Newman Saturday night in Aggieville. RCPD officials said workers inside the O’Malley’s bar and restaurant asked Newman to leave the premises, but Newman refused and the situation escalated to a physical altercation [...]
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Riley County sees over 1,000 early voters, expanded hours begin
County clerk Rich Vargo told Riley County commissioners during their Monday meeting that the county saw 1,180 advance voters as of Friday. That number included the first two-and-a-half days of advance voting. More than 300 people voted during a half-day Friday, Vargo said. The county will extend voting hours to accommodate expected demand. The ballot [...]
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USD 383 bans Henke from school property
The Manhattan-Ogden school board has banned Dan Henke, a frequent critic, from school grounds. A letter addressed to Henke says he “may not be present on any school property Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or when evening events are held there. If you do, you will be guilty of criminal trespass.” [...]
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Manhattan man’s jury trial canceled after plea deal
A Manhattan man’s trial scheduled to begin Monday was canceled after he entered a plea deal with state prosecutors for reduced charges. Thomas Tyrone Epting, 48, of Manhattan pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated battery and sexual battery in Riley County District Court Thursday. He now looks to a sentencing on Dec. 7. Epting’s convictions were [...]
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