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Love notes, Wing Stop and nicotine pouches | Affidavit says former jailer trafficked contraband

Documents say a former Riley County corrections officer was in a romantic relationship with a Riley County Jail inmate in the fall when the pair exchanged “love notes” and she snuck Wing Stop and other contraband items into the facility. Ashley Britt, 24, is charged in Riley County District Court with eight counts of trafficking [...]

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Peete chastises Wabaunsee County Sheriff for speech endorsing pot use

Wabaunsee County sheriff Eric Kirsch and Riley County Police Department director Brian Peete exchanged blows through online statements Wednesday over Kirsch’s remarks at a Manhattan concert May 9. Kirsch was invited to speak at “Stoney Wars III” and later posted the contents of his speech on Facebook. The event was promoted as focusing on “an [...]

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Pawnee seeks nearly double in funds from Riley County

By Bryan Richardson Pawnee Mental Health Services is requesting Riley County nearly double its funding to the organization as it deals with uncompensated care costs. The organization is seeking $654,048 in county funds for 2027 operations, an increase of $304,048 from 2026’s appropriation of $350,000. Pawnee CEO Mike Rezkalla made his pitch to commissioners Thursday [...]

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Manhattan man arrested on multiple offender registration charges

A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to authorities. Andre Curtis Andrews Sr., 48, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at approximately 8:01 p.m. May 13th, 2026, in the 500 block of Stonedale Drive on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes seven counts of [...]

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