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Gutierrez acquitted of all charges

A Texas man was found not guilty by a jury in Riley County District Court on Friday in a trial charging him with sex crimes. Abel Gutierrez Jr., 35, of Laredo, Texas stood trial for four days on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and two counts of sexual battery. The jury in his case [...]

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Vargo pushes for state funding of voter registration software

County clerk Rich Vargo suggested Monday that Riley County commissioners urge lawmakers to provide some state money for an expected increase in voter registration software cost. “We’re one of six states that receive no funding from their state for elections,” he said. “I didn’t realize that.” Vargo said he learned about that stat from fellow [...]

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Vargo pushes for state funding of voter registration software

County clerk Rich Vargo suggested Monday that Riley County commissioners urge lawmakers to provide some state money for an expected increase in voter registration software cost. “We’re one of six states that receive no funding from their state for elections,” he said. “I didn’t realize that.” Vargo said he learned about that stat from fellow [...]

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One injured in crash near Scenic Drive intersection

One person was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 12:48 p.m. May 8th, 2026, to the intersection of South Scenic Drive and Fossilridge Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe [...]

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