A Junction City man was arrested in Pottawatomie County Thursday on a Riley County District Court warrant for violating terms of his probation. According to the Riley County Police Department, 27-year-old Tristen Jepsen the warrant stems from original charges of aggravated battery, residential burglary and theft. A search of Kansas District Court records shows Jepsen [...]

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Riley County Police arrested a Salina man Thursday in the 400 block of East Poyntz Ave. on a pair of Saline County District Court warrants for drug possession. According to Friday’s RCPD Daily News, 45-year-old Calvin Anderson III is charged with possession of an opiate or narcotic, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. [...]

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Residents made several reports of ICE activity in multiple locations in Manhattan Thursday morning. Riley County police confirmed that federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials were active in the area, but a spokesman said the police department was not directly involved and couldn’t comment on any operations. RCPD director Brian Peete said the department was [...]

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The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board has advanced new clarifications on Riley County’s short-term rental regulations, aiming to make enforcement more consistent and less subjective. The decision attempts to clarify vague wording with how county staff interpret when a 500-foot separation distance between units can be waived, so that decisions are based on clear standards [...]

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Civilian employees at Fort Riley were briefly furloughed this week when federal funding lapsed. A partial shutdown affecting much of the federal government began Saturday and ended Tuesday when President Donald Trump approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill. During that time, some operations on Fort Riley were affected, officials said. Normal operations resumed Wednesday. [...]

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Matthew Dunaey Klingforth was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court to register as a sex offender and pay designated fees related to his December trial. Klingforth, 18, was convicted Dec. 19 of sexual battery, but a jury found him not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual battery. Judge John Bosch sentenced Klingforth to the [...]

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With the second month of 2026 underway, the Flint Hills Discovery Center released statistics recapping its past year of operations, including a 2025 economic impact of over $3 million. FHDC recorded a total of 86,015 served, a record 9,000-plus attendees at the Flint Hills Festival and 5,651 Sunflower Summer tickets redeemed in 28 days. The center’s [...]

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Police are investigating a burglary reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at about 1:54 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 1500 block of Rosencutter Road. A 71-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect entered her barn and stole multiple items, primarily power tools. The estimated loss [...]

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By Emily Willi and Bella Zarate A shortage of bus drivers is the leading factor in the decision to change start times for schools in the Manhattan area, said USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid. The district has been struggling to keep consistent drivers — an issue Reid said has been persistent over his 11 years [...]

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Police in Manhattan are investigating two separate thefts reported Saturday. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a theft report at about 8:43 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 23-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect took two rings. The estimated loss in that case is approximately $2,000. [...]

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