A Manhattan man convicted in a sexual crime involving a minor was recently sentenced to more than 16 years in prison. Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson tells KMAN that 51-year-old Thomas Ray Adams was sentenced Feb. 24 to 195 months after reaching a plea agreement earlier this year with prosecutors. Adams was arrested in May [...]

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Manhattan residents had a chance Monday to protect themselves from identity theft. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office offered free personal document destruction at the CiCo Park Pool as a part of National Consumer Protection Week. Participant Jeff Oliphant shared his thoughts on the experience. Participant Annette Dowell was also grateful for this free service. She [...]

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Manhattan residents had a chance Monday to protect themselves from identity theft. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office offered free personal document destruction at the CiCo Park Pool as a part of National Consumer Protection Week. Participant Jeff Oliphant shared his thoughts on the experience. Participant Annette Dowell was also grateful for this free service. She [...]

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A Riley County Police Officer was recently given state recognition as the Veterans of Foreign War Kansas Officer of the Year. The award was given out at the February Law Board meeting in Ogden to Michael Wagenblast, who has served with RCPD since 2012 and is assigned to the North County population of Riley County. [...]

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Severe Weather Awareness week is underway during this first week in March. The week highlights not only what to do in the event of a tornado or severe thunderstorm, but also to go prepare an emergency kit and identify plans with family members. Riley County Emergency Management Coordinator Laurie Harrison says that kit should be [...]

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