Tigers return to Sunset Zoo
The Little Apple has always been known for its Wildcats. But now, Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo has announced there will be a few more big cats in town for the public to visit. Beginning Dec. 12, community members will once again see tigers on exhibit at the zoo, according to a press release from Sunset Zoo assistant […]
RCPD Report 11/24/15
A Manhattan man was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department Monday. Erick Washington, 28, was arrested at 10 a.m. on two warrants for probation violation with original offenses of aggravated assault and aggravated escape from custody. He was given a bond of $25,000 and at the time of this report was confined at […]
This Day In History – November 24
1963 Lee Harvey Oswald was shot and killed by Jack Ruby on live tv Ruby killed Oswald to avenge-for President Kennedy's assassination two days prior 1991 Freddie Mercury died of pneumonia brought on by AIDS He was 45 1995 Ireland legalized divorce! Now all of the miserably-married people can go be miserable alone! and then lastly... 1998 Ashland, Kentucky, proclaimed Billy [...]
What Artist Best Represents Kansas??
Uproxx.com has a list of musical acts that best represent each state. The musicians didn't necessarily have to be from the state, but that's the case for a lot of them. The list seems mostly subjective. They considered stuff like album sales and Grammy wins, but they admit there were "less concrete factors" as well, [...]
Intergovernmental group looks at recreation facilities and Safe Routes to Schools
We’ve been hearing a lot about Manhattan Parks and Recreation’s Strategic Facility Improvement Plan, and intergovernmental leaders got a close look at the plan and feasibility study during their meeting Monday. Parks and Recreation Director Eddie Eastes shared with the group his hopes of a true community effort. The word opportunity was repeated several times […]
RCPD Report 11/23/15
Nicholas Wood, 26, of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County Courthouse Plaza on November 20, 2015 at approximately 10:20 AM. He was given “no bond” when arrested on a warrant for probation violation from Wabaunsee County, Kansas. ### Christian Porter, 23, listed as homeless was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department […]
This Day In History – November 23
1936 First issue of Life magazine hit the newsstands The cover photograph, by Margaret Bourke-White, featured the Fort Peck Dam (Montana) 1984 'The Pass' Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie passed his way into sports history by leading Boston College past Miami, 47-45, at the Orange Bowl in Miami Flutie threw a 48-yard Hail Mary touchdown [...]
Police Report 11/22
Riley County Police arrested a Council Grove woman late Saturday night driving under the influence. Sherri Henson (47) was picked up in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday and charged with felony DUI. Henson was confined...