Riley County Police engaged in a nearly 12 hour standoff Sunday. Officers received the first of several 911 calls from 4400 River Road, an isolated, rural farmhouse in Riley County just before 7:30 a.m. The sole occupant of the home, a 64-year-old man notified police that he was armed and dangerous. As officers attempted to
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A Junction City man and woman connected to Topeka and Riley County burglaries were arrested Sunday. The Junction City Police Department received information Sunday that two subjects wanted in reference to an aggravated assault that had taken place in Topeka on Friday may be located in an apartment on Dreiling Road in Junction City. It
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The campus of K-State was buzzing Saturday afternoon. The university held its annual Open House day where over 475-plus student organizations and 250-plus majors made themselves available to the public and presumptive students. Click any photo to open gallery There was a bouncy house, a purple-clad cow, entertainment, lots of popcorn, technology displays, more popcorn
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An Ogden man was arrested early Friday morning for an outstanding warrant and drug charges. Dereck J. Williams, 22, of Ogden, was arrested in the 1000 block of Meadowbrook Lane in Manhattan on Friday morning at approximately 1:31 a.m. during a traffic stop. Williams was taken into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the
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A local representative has announced she will be running for an eighth consecutive term in the Kansas House of Representatives. Sydney Carlin, Democrat, of Manhattan made the announcement on Friday’s edition of “In Focus” during an interview with Dave Lewis. Carlin says she has spent much of the legislative break listening to the concerns of area
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Some confusion was resolved during Thursday morning’s Riley County commission meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners heard from Richard Gallagher of the First Christian Church in Manhattan, who addressed the board about conflicting reports on the county’s intentions and time table of a possible purchase of the church, which is located across the Commission Chambers at 115 Courthouse Plaza.
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Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson was recognized for his service to crime victims during this week’s Crime Victim’s Rights Conference in Topeka, according to a press release from the Kansas Attorney General’s office. Wilkerson was presented the Outstanding Prosecutor Victim Service Award by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt during an awards ceremony Thursday morning. Wilkerson
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The investigation into a Tuesday morning fire at a Junction City apartment complex has concluded. Interim Junction City Fire Chief, Richard Rook said Thursday an “extensive investigation” has revealed the fire started on an outside deck, appearing to have rapidly spread to other exposed areas and into the attic. The roof area became engulfed, resulting
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The Kansas Board of Regents announced its pick for interim president of Kansas State University, Thursday. Gen. Richard B. Myers will take the position. Myers has served as the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. More information on the retired U.S. Air Force General’s appointment, will be
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