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City commission to discuss Moro designs, workforce housing policy

The Manhattan City Commission will discuss its options for Moro Street construction during Tuesday’s work session. Commissioners will provide guidance and feedback on the future design of Moro Street between 11th Street and North Manhattan Avenue. City administration has been engaged with BHS, Olsson and the Aggieville Business Association regarding plans for the area. The [...]

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By |2026-06-06T09:42:19-05:00June 6th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on City commission to discuss Moro designs, workforce housing policy

Child seriously injured in crash that killed two on I-70

Two people were killed and a child was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a head-on crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m. June 5 on westbound I-70 near mile marker 330, about 1 mile west of Spring Creek Road. Investigators said a 2024 [...]

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By |2026-06-06T09:33:38-05:00June 6th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Child seriously injured in crash that killed two on I-70

Manhattan woman arrested on drug possession charges

A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:49 p.m. June 4, 2026, in the 300 block of North Fifth Street for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in [...]

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By |2026-06-05T09:43:51-05:00June 5th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan woman arrested on drug possession charges

RCPD cites driver after bicyclist struck in Manhattan

A Manhattan bicyclist suffered minor injuries Thursday morning after a collision with a vehicle at a city intersection, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 4 to the intersection of North Juliette Avenue and Leavenworth Street for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers found a 2015 Toyota [...]

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Local business reports $77,000 loss in check fraud scheme

Police are investigating a fraud case after a Manhattan-area business reported more than $77,000 stolen through an altered check, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 10:29 a.m. June 4 in the 8200 block of South Port Drive. Leiszler Oil Company was listed as the victim after [...]

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By |2026-06-05T09:22:58-05:00June 5th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Local business reports $77,000 loss in check fraud scheme

‘No silver bullet’: Adviser provides Riley County with data center guidance

By Bryan Richarsdon With data centers coming to rural America, the Riley County Commission is among the many government agencies across the country considering what to allow in their area. But the founder of a Kansas company advising municipalities on energy deals on Thursday told commissioners that it wouldn’t be as easy as copying an [...]

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By |2026-06-04T12:47:06-05:00June 4th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on ‘No silver bullet’: Adviser provides Riley County with data center guidance

Manhattan man jailed on $1 million bond for probation violation

A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a probation violation warrant tied to multiple drug and weapons offenses, according to authorities. Scott Charles Marchand, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4 p.m. June 3 at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. Marchand was taken into custody on a Riley County District Court warrant [...]

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By |2026-06-04T09:35:15-05:00June 4th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan man jailed on $1 million bond for probation violation

USD 383 projects revenue decline as budget planning continues

USD 383 officials are projecting a decline in state funding for the 2026-27 school year as enrollment decreases, according to preliminary budget estimates. Assistant superintendent for business Andy Sanchez told board members at Wednesday’s meeting that the district’s audited K-12 full-time equivalent enrollment for the current fiscal year was 6,698, while actual audited enrollment was [...]

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44-year-old faces driving, protection order charges after arrest

A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday night on multiple charges, including violating a protection order, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:22 p.m. June 2, 2026, in the 2200 block of Sloan Street for driving while suspended, driving while a habitual violator and violation of a protection order. [...]

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By |2026-06-03T11:37:06-05:00June 3rd, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on 44-year-old faces driving, protection order charges after arrest

Junction City man charged following Anderson Avenue road rage case

A Junction City man was arrested Tuesday evening following a reported road rage incident in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report for aggravated assault at approximately 6:06 p.m. June 2 near the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road. A 45-year-old man was listed as the victim after [...]

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