The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of multiple weather hazards over the next several days, including severe thunderstorms, dangerous heat and the potential for flooding. Forecasters say thunderstorms could develop along a weak cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some storms becoming severe. Northeast and east-central Kansas, including the Manhattan and Topeka [...]

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The Museum of Art + Light announced the public unveiling of its permanent digital art collection Monday, featuring more than 40 works by 18 internationally recognized digital artists. The museum developed the collection in partnership with Iconic, and said the collection represents a significant commitment to collecting, preserving and exhibiting digital art by a contemporary [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Monday afternoon involving a vehicle that was allegedly taken and not returned. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 12:23 p.m. June 8 in the 2000 block of Casement Road. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported a known [...]

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Police filed a report of an unattended death Monday morning after a man was found deceased in City Park. The man was found before 9 a.m. in the park restroom between the splash pad play area and the playground. The area has since been cleared and a police representative said there is no threat to [...]

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

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By Bryan Richarson A tornado hit northern Riley County early Thursday evening with wind speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, but the area wasn’t under a tornado watch and some residents reported not hearing sirens. Why? Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey explained the circumstances to county commissioners Monday morning. As far as the lack of [...]

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By Bryan Richarson A tornado hit northern Riley County early Thursday evening with wind speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, but the area wasn’t under a tornado watch and some residents reported not hearing sirens. Why? Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey explained the circumstances to county commissioners Monday morning. As far as the lack of [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating two separate vehicle thefts reported Sunday in Manhattan. Officers first filed a report of motor vehicle theft at approximately 7:26 a.m. June 7 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. A 37-year-old woman reported that her 2012 Toyota Camry had been stolen from her driveway by an [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Sunday afternoon following a reported domestic disturbance involving multiple alleged offenses, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:12 p.m. June 7 in Manhattan for aggravated assault, domestic battery, criminal threat and criminal damage to property. A 24-year-old man was listed as the victim, [...]

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