A Texas man was found not guilty by a jury in Riley County District Court on Friday in a trial charging him with sex crimes.

Abel Gutierrez Jr., 35, of Laredo, Texas stood trial for four days on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and two counts of sexual battery. The jury in his case reached a verdict of not guilty for all four counts early Friday evening.

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County clerk Rich Vargo suggested Monday that Riley County commissioners urge lawmakers to provide some state money for an expected increase in voter registration software cost.

“We’re one of six states that receive no funding from their state for elections,” he said. “I didn’t realize that.”

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County clerk Rich Vargo suggested Monday that Riley County commissioners urge lawmakers to provide some state money for an expected increase in voter registration software cost.

“We’re one of six states that receive no funding from their state for elections,” he said. “I didn’t realize that.”

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One person was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers responded at approximately 12:48 p.m. May 8th, 2026, to the intersection of South Scenic Drive and Fossilridge Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Natalia Larry, 18, of Manhattan, had collided with a 2011 Ford Fiesta driven by Krystle Dilley, 37, of Manhattan.

Dilley was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

Dilley was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign.

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One person was killed and another seriously injured Sunday evening in a motorcycle crash in Geary County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

The crash occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m. May 10th near Old Highway 40 and Kansas Falls Road, west of South Crider Road. Investigators said a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound on Old Highway 40 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve and lost control, causing both occupants to be ejected from the motorcycle.

The driver, identified as 49-year-old Jeremy W. Williams of Weatherford, Oklahoma, sustained suspected serious injuries and was transported to Stormont Vail Health-Flint Hills Campus.

A passenger, 38-year-old Amanda W. Conrad of Junction City, suffered fatal injuries and was taken to a mortuary.

The crash report states neither occupant was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

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The 97th Military Police Battalion cased its colors during a ceremony at King Field House Tuesday, ending nearly 21 years of continuous service at Fort Riley and marking another transition in the Army’s modernization efforts.

“This battalion has been there at the most critical points in our nation’s story,” said Col. Lillian Woodington, commander of the 89th Military Police Brigade. “From Europe in 1945 to Gitmo in 2024, the Guardians have always answered the call with professionalism and grit.”

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By Nathan Gaddie

The Manhattan Public Library made history this week by debuting the first-ever lactation pod installed in a Kansas public library.

Mayor Susan Adamchak said it’s great that Manhattan offers this kind of health service.

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Stacy Kohlmeier, a longtime Manhattan resident and recently retired business leader from Florence Corporation, has officially filed for election to the Kansas House of Representatives, District 67 as a Republican.

“After more than 40 years in business, I’m excited about the opportunity to step into public service and give back in a new way,” Kohlmeier said. “This community has given so much to me and my family, and I’m ready to put my experience to work for the people, families and businesses who call this area home.”

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City commissioners on Tuesday will discuss and provide direction on how to proceed with private workforce housing grant requests.

The workforce housing sales tax (WHST) policy manual resolution allows the city commission to provide funding at its discretion for private workforce housing projects. Per the policy, the city accepts formal applications for private housing projects in April and October.

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A Manhattan man was injured Thursday afternoon in an e-scooter crash, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers responded at approximately 3:16 p.m. May 7 to the area of Westwood Road and Walnut Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers found that an e-scooter had crashed and the rider, identified as Jeffery Tinnean, 61, of Manhattan, had fallen off and suffered a head injury.

Tinnean was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

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