Fort Riley welcomed new soldiers Wednesday with a Victory Reception Company patching ceremony and a “welcome run” through historic sites. The VRC serves as a dedicated in-processing and reception unit for the division. Army officials said the 3-mile run serves as a traditional morning formation to build camaraderie, teach unit history, and set physical readiness [...]

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A Fort Riley man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after four young children were reportedly left unattended in a hot vehicle in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:26 a.m. May 27 in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue for four counts of aggravated endangering of a child. [...]

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Police are investigating a criminal damage to property case involving damage to a newly poured concrete parking lot in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:02 p.m. May 27, 2026, in the 700 block of East Poyntz Avenue. Hutton Corp. was listed as the victim after it [...]

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Fort Riley’s 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division underwent a formal transition of leadership Tuesday. Lt. Col. Gary Klein relinquished command to Lt. Col. Michael Culler II. Brigade officials awarded Klein the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his leadership and service. During the ceremony, organizers presented flowers [...]

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Police are investigating a reported identity theft scam that resulted in financial losses for a Manhattan woman and KS State Bank, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:27 a.m. May 26, 2026, in the 2500 block of Rogers Boulevard for identity theft. KS State Bank and a 60-year-old [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission last week approved a 2027 grant agreement with the Riley County Police Department and the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency. The police law board previously approved the 2027 grant request at its March 16 meeting and considered the agreement May 18. RCPD submitted an application to use the special alcohol fund [...]

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Police are investigating the theft of a utility trailer reported Friday afternoon according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:46 p.m. May 22 in the 2800 block of West 56th Avenue. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole his black [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested twice Saturday following separate incidents involving a reported aggravated assault and an alleged protection order violation, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 1:20 p.m. May 23 in Manhattan for aggravated assault and criminal threat. A 19-year-old woman was listed as the victim, [...]

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A Chicago man was arrested early Saturday morning following an attempted ATM break-in in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:16 p.m. May 23 in the 1000 block of Hylton Heights Road for attempted theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. Intrust Bank was listed [...]

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Police are investigating a vehicle theft reported Sunday morning in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11 a.m. May 24 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard for theft of property or services and criminal damage to property. A 29-year-old woman was listed as the victim [...]

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