A Manhattan native and K-State grad who serves on the board that will pick the next university president says he expects that person to be in place by the start of the fall semester next year. Matt Crocker, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, also says there’s no need for a turnaround artist, [...]
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A Fort Riley soldier will serve 40 years in prison after he exploited children to make child pornography by pretending to be a woman. The U.S. attorney’s office on Monday said Bebak Gurung, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor by producing child pornography. The Federal Bureau of Investigation opened [...]
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A 32-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Monday in connection with a reported burglary at a Manhattan hotel earlier this month. According to the RCPD, Sydney Mychal Brannon was arrested just before 3 p.m. in the 900 block of South Seth Child Road on allegations of burglary and violating protection orders. The arrest stems from an [...]
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A 34-year-old Topeka woman was arrested Monday in Manhattan on multiple allegations, including burglary, theft and fleeing law enforcement. According to the RCPD, Kimberlea Jean Becklund was arrested just before noon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant. The warrant includes allegations of vehicle burglary with intent to [...]
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By Nathan Gaddie A local nonprofit will begin work in early 2027 improvements to its facility. Be Able officials say the changes will create a more welcoming environment and better serve the community. Be Able opened in September 2020 and serves 65 to 80 people every day, organizers said. Located on the corner of Fifth [...]
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A Topeka man’s trial for alleged sex crimes began Monday in Riley County District Court with jury selection. LaMarques Atez Channel, 42, faces charges of aggravated criminal sodomy and two counts of rape against a woman born in 1992. The charges stem from reported events in 2019 and 2024. Channel pleaded not guilty to the [...]
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The RCPD is investigating a forgery case involving a reported loss of approximately $9,800. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for forgery and unlawful computer acts just before 9:30 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Williamsburg Court. Capital One and an 82-year-old woman were listed as victims after an unknown suspect reportedly [...]
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An 18-year-old Topeka teen was arrested Friday night in Manhattan on allegations of violating conditions of juvenile probation or placement and interfering with law enforcement. According to the RCPD, Noah Shadrick McFadden was arrested just after 11 p.m. in connection with an incident reported in the 1000 block of Pottawatomie Court. McFadden was arrested on [...]
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The RCPD is investigating a burglary at a Manhattan storage facility where approximately $50,000 worth of electronic equipment was reportedly stolen. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property just before 6 p.m. Sunday at B&T Northside Self Storage, located in the 5200 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. [...]
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The RCPD is investigating a burglary at a Manhattan storage facility where approximately $50,000 worth of electronic equipment was reportedly stolen. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property just before 6 p.m. Sunday at B&T Northside Self Storage, located in the 5200 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. [...]
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