Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 800 block of Fremont in Manhattan on October 11, 2019, at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed a 36-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known male suspect took her white 1999 Mercedes. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500.00. [...]

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This time of year can be particularly dangerous on the roads as we enter peak-mating season for deer. The number of motor-vehicle wrecks involving deer goes from 200 to 400 per day before October to around 1000 by early to mid November, according to a study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Brierwood Dr. in Manhattan. Officers listed a 40-year-old female as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took her diamond ring. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200.00.  Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan [...]

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An opportunity for military retirees from all branches and their spouses to listen to speakers and learn about topics relevant to them is coming up soon. Fort Riley’s annual Retiree Appreciation Day will be at Riley’s Community Center this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m.. “Elements of the [...]

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Kansas State University has hired its first chief enrollment officer to lead a multi-year strategic plan aimed at turning around the school’s ongoing enrollment declines. Dr. Karen Goos was appointed Tuesday as vice provost for enrollment management following a national search. K-State Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Charles Taber says Goos will begin her [...]

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With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, there are a few opportunities coming up to take advantage of this spooky time of year. The Sunset Zoo will be hosting Spooktacular on Oct. 26th and 27th from 12 p.m. til 4:30 p.m.. This family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, animals, activities and food [...]

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The Pottawatomie County Commission approved a design plan and modified cost for a public works fleet maintenance facility during a meeting Monday. The design plan was put together by BG Consultants, an engineering and architecture firm that had a representative present at the meeting. The construction cost of the facility sits at approximately 1.4 million [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on October 6, 2019, at approximately 1:15 PM. Officers listed Riddles as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took a gold necklace. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,600.00.0. Police ask that anyone [...]

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A change order for the Riley County emergency services radio system upgrade was approved by the Riley County commissioners on Thursday. One of the items included in the change order was an expansion to the timeline for completion. Emergency Management Director Pat Collins explained why the project’s completion is being pushed from June 2020 to [...]

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The Manhattan Fairy Godmothers Hand Up Grant Committee recently awarded $3,000 financial assistance grants to two Manhattan Area Technical College students from the area. Chelsea Smith, who is enrolled in the Associate Degree of Nursing program and Bethany Johnson, who is also working toward a career in the nursing field were each presented with the [...]

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