The Kansas Department of Transporation will begin emergency repairs to the 56th Avenue bridge over K-18 Monday, weather permitting, which will result in some traffic adjustments. The project will repair damages previously made to the underside of the bridge as a result of a motor vehicle crash. KDOT says during the initial phase, which is [...]
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One person was injured early Wednesday near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd and Seth Child Road. According to the Riley County Police Department, two vehicles collided at the intersection shortly before 7 a.m. The area was closed for a short tim...
Authorities are investigating an alleged report of larceny from a motor vehicle from this past weekend. RCPD says a 20-year-old man reported an unknown suspect stole his Great Lakes Firearm Rifle AR-15, valued at approximately $1,600. The theft occurred around 3 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Pebblecreek Circle. Police have so far made [...]
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Manhattan city officials are moving forward on a request from the group renovating the Wareham Opera House. City commissioners agreed Tuesday that a sales tax exemption on construction materials and labor for nonprofit Wareham Hall could be explored further. City staff would do the exemption through the issuance of industrial revenue bonds. Wareham Hall Executive [...]
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The Manhattan City Commission met Tuesday to discuss the sale of the Manhattan Town Center to Rockstep Capital, LLC. It’s the fifth time the mall has been for sale since 2015. Rockstep President Andy Weiner spoke about why he thinks the area is great for future development. Commissioners unanimously approved the sale. John Matta says [...]
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Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a rezoning request for the former Ag Press site, near 15th and Yuma Street, Tuesday. The decision clears the way for the development of a proposed dining, recreation and entertainment venue. Community Development director Stephanie Peterson explains where the rezoning will take place. Commissioner Linda Morse. [...]
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The Manhattan Fire Department says smoke alarms prevented a cooking fire from becoming more serious Thursday evening. Officials say crews arrived to smoke in the third floor of the west Manhattan apartment building. When firefighters made entry into the apartment, they found a pan of burnt food on the stovetop with the burner still turned [...]
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RCPD officers filed a report for a past rape that occurred in Ogden on Thursday. The report lists a 15-year-old female as the victim and an unknown male as the suspect in the case. Due to the details of the crime, no further information is available at this time. RCPD encourages those with any information [...]
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Riley County Police are investigating after someone apparently used counterfeit bills to make a purchase at a Manhattan retailer. Officers filed a report for fraud and theft by deception Wednesday afternoon listing Target as the victim. Police say the unknown suspect used counterfeit bills to make a purchase. The estimated total loss is approximately $500. [...]
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A Manhattan man was charged early Thursday morning following a domestic dispute in the northwest area of town. The Riley County Police Department says 20-year-old Alexander Arwine was arrested in the 3300 block of Newbury Street on probable cause offenses of domestic battery, battery on a law enforcement officer and interference. Due to the nature [...]
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