State Senator Tom Hawk of Manhattan was back in Topeka Thursday and had a chance to visit with KMAN’s Cathy Dawes:

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A large structure fire that ignited numerous boxes of ammunition Wednesday night resulted in more than $200,000 in damage to a garage and vehicles five miles north of Manhattan. Riley County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Pat Collins told KMAN Thursday morning the garage was fully engulfed and two vehicles were on fire by […]

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Riley County Police Department arrested Abner Samayoa-Garcia, 29, of Manhattan on June 15, 2016 at approximately 6:05 PM while in the 500 block of S. 5th Street. Samayoa-Garcia was arrested on the offenses of displaying an identification card which belongs to another and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. He was given no […]

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After a month long investigation, the Geary County Sheriff’s Office announced that formal criminal charges of Burglary and Felony Theft are being filed and submitted to the Geary County Attorney’s Office against Raymond Lee Wood (Wamego), Ciara Carroll (Wamego), Logan Hardie (Riley) and a juvenile. The investigation regarded a residential burglary that occurred on May 1, 2016 […]

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KMAN’s Cathy Dawes speaks with Riley County Fire Chief Pat Collins regarding an early morning fire that caused more than $200,000 damage:

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The affidavit in the Riley County Court case of Zachary Burton requested by Manhattan Broadcasting has been sealed. It’s been almost two years since the Kansas legislature passed a law making affidavits, which support the arrest of a defendant, available to the media. But in this case, which involves the June seventh arrest of Burton […]

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The Riley County Police Department filed a report for the offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, and aggravated assault on June 14, 2016 at approximately 11:45 AM in the 1100 block of Ratone Street in Manhattan. Police were notified of an incident involving a 33-year-old male suspect and a 56-year-old female victim who were known […]

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The Manhattan City Commission met Tuesday for its second 2017 Budget work session. As is custom during budget season, the proposed mill levy (2.119 this time around) was a main focus during Tuesday’s meeting. “We could have a zero mill increase if we get rid of the ‘wants’ and focus on the ‘needs’ but nobody’s […]

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Via Christi Health informed KMAN Tuesday it will be eliminating approximately 70 positions across the state. It is likely some positions in Manhattan will be affected. Via Christi Chief Operating Officer Todd Conklin sent a statement to KMAN Tuesday morning saying the reductions do not include associates who provide direct patient care and while there will […]

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Thirty seven Manhattan High School Virtual Academy graduates participated in graduation ceremonies on Sunday June 5.  Graduation exercises were held in Manhattan High School Auditorium beginning at 2:30 pm. Brooke Blanck, Program Director, welcomed those who were in attendance.  She recognized Superintendent Dr. Robert Shannon, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Carol Adams, and School […]

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