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Manhattan man sentenced for child sex crimes

By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man was sentenced to serve 10 years Tuesday, for sex crimes against a child. Riley County District Court judge Grant Bannister sentenced Nathan Terpstra, 32, with a maximum total time to serve of 10 years and two months, with lifetime post-release supervision. He’s already served one year and 20 days [...]

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By |2025-06-11T07:28:20-05:00June 11th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan man sentenced for child sex crimes

New teen arrested in April armed robbery case

Another Manhattan teenager has been arrested in connection to an April armed robbery. Riley County Police on Monday charged 17-year-old Kamryn Machor with aggravated robbery. The charge stems from an April 11 incident in the 1500 block of Pipher Lane where a 16-year-old boy claims he was robbed at gunpoint. Two other teens were arrested [...]

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By |2025-06-11T07:21:48-05:00June 11th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on New teen arrested in April armed robbery case

McCain Performance Series to return this fall

The McCain Performance Series returns to K-State this September with numerous entertainers and musicals. Season tickets are on sale with discounts from 10-20% for a package for seven or more events. Single tickets for most shows will be available July 21 for online sales and July 23 for in-person and phone sales. Those interested in [...]

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By |2025-06-10T14:14:34-05:00June 10th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on McCain Performance Series to return this fall

Multiple thefts reported in Manhattan on June 9th

The RCPD are investigating a series of thefts reported across Manhattan on June 9, 2025, involving stolen vehicles, construction equipment, and tools. The first incident was reported at approximately 7:48 a.m. in the 500 block of Pilsbury Drive, where Energy Center Manhattan Pool reported a dump trailer stolen. The estimated value of the trailer was [...]

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K-State Gardens raising funds with summer soirée fun

By Emma Loura Surrounded by the peaceful backdrop of water fountains and colorful flowers in K-State’s botanical garden, party guests sipped gin and tonics while socializing before dinner on Friday night. The summer soirée showcased the hard work of K-State’s gardeners and raised money for the future of horticulture. “This is our 150th anniversary of [...]

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By |2025-06-10T09:41:11-05:00June 10th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on K-State Gardens raising funds with summer soirée fun

Ogden woman prepares for plea deal in murder of her infant

By Rose Gruenbacher An Ogden woman appeared in Riley County District Court Monday, to confirm arrangements for a plea agreement in the case of her 1-year-old daughter in 2023. Sonya Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated endangering a child. Williams, her attorney, Julie Effenbeck and the prosecutor Trinity Muth reached an agreement [...]

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By |2025-06-09T15:37:40-05:00June 9th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Ogden woman prepares for plea deal in murder of her infant

RCPD investigating $12k fraud case

Riley County Police are investigating a case of fraud involving a local bank. Officers on Friday filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card, listing Landmark National Bank as the victim. Police say an unknown suspect used a debit card to make fraudulent purchases, racking up over $12,000 in charges. Police [...]

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By |2025-06-09T12:07:50-05:00June 9th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD investigating $12k fraud case

37-year-old arrested after stalking ex-wife to courthouse

A man was arrested late Wednesday evening after following his ex-wife in a car from the St. George area to the Wabaunsee County Courthouse. 37-year-old Jaron Taitano was taken into custody but was released on Thursday. The incident leading to his arrest began shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday when his ex-wife reported the car she [...]

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By |2025-06-06T09:23:20-05:00June 6th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on 37-year-old arrested after stalking ex-wife to courthouse

RCPD officer arrested on charges of unlawful computer acts, placed on leave

An officer with the Riley County Police Department is on administrative leave after he was arrested Wednesday on charges of unlawful computer acts. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. at 1024 Lobdell Drive and issued a $4,000 bond. He was no longer confined as of Thursday’s arrest report. His [...]

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By |2025-06-05T11:26:45-05:00June 5th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD officer arrested on charges of unlawful computer acts, placed on leave

Chandler to serve two lifetime terms after Westmoreland sentencing

By Rose Gruenbacher WESTMORELAND — Dana Chandler received two life sentences on Tuesday with no parole eligibility for 25 years, in yet another drawn-out court proceeding. Shawnee County judge Cheryl Rios ordered Chandler’s terms be served consecutively, meaning parole eligibility actually won’t come until Chandler serves 50 years. Her prior incarceration of about 10 years, [...]

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By |2025-06-04T14:25:16-05:00June 4th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Chandler to serve two lifetime terms after Westmoreland sentencing
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