A Manhattan man was arrested early Thursday morning following a drug investigation, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 2:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Temple Lane for distribution of a certain stimulant in an amount of at least 3.5 grams but less than 100 grams, distribution of [...]

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A dense fog advisory is in effect across portions of north-central and eastern Kansas Thursday morning, with forecasters warning that visibility could drop below a quarter mile in some areas. The advisory is expected to remain in place until around 10 a.m. The National Weather Service in Topeka says the widespread fog could make travel [...]

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By Bella Zarate Just in time for Fake Patty’s Day, a new nightclub opens this week in Aggieville. Kaw’s, a Johnny Kaw-branded nightclub, will officially open at 10 p.m. Thursday in the former Shot Stop space. The club is modeled after Westport Landing, one of the brand’s Kansas City locations, and is designed to bring [...]

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President Donald Trump awarded three soldiers with the Medal of Honor on Monday, including one from Fort Riley. This marks the 39th time a Fort Riley soldier has received this military decoration. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson received his Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. The former Fort Riley [...]

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Authorities are investigating a case of fraud reported at the Manhattan Goodwill store. According to the Riley County Police Department an unknown suspect scammed an employee into using store funds to pay for a fraudulent business debt. The incident was reported around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Police say the estimated total loss is around $1,200. Anyone [...]

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A Junction City man was arrested Tuesday at the Riley County Jail on a Manhattan Municiapl Court warrant for failure to appear, stemming from an original charge of theft. Police say 23-year-old Derrick Barbour Jr. also was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated assault, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat and domestic [...]

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An Arkansas man is in custody on a past Riley County warrant alleging aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. Riley County Police say 19-year-old Maxx Epley was arrested just after 2:30 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Bluemont Ave. The warrant stems from a report filed in July 2025. Epley was issued a total bond [...]

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Residents lined up over the weekend to support the Manhattan Public Library and look for a deal on books. The Manhattan Library Association hosts the annual book sale, selling books both donated and from the library’s collection. Brandy McDonald chairs the MLA book sale and said funding supports library programming throughout the year. “A lot [...]

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A representative with the Fort Riley public affairs office said Monday he is not aware of any 1st Infantry Division involvement in the military operation against Iran that launched Saturday. He said Fort Riley has not received information regarding the operation. A joint attack from the U.S. and Israel began Saturday at 6 a.m. local [...]

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A Blue Rapids woman sustained minor injuries after a crash Sunday night on icy roads in northern Riley County. Riley County Police say 59-year-old Pamela Martin was driving on Tuttle Creek Blvd. near Randolph shortly before 9 p.m. when her Toyota Camry slid and wrecked on a bridge. She was transported by Riley County EMS [...]

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