The Manhattan-Ogden school board on Wednesday night approved new paint and flooring at Marlatt Elementary. The update includes $34,795 for a planned painting and flooring replacement project. The board gave final approval to a proposal from Anderson Knight Architects of Manhattan for the project. The motion passed 6-0, with board member Kristin Brighton not present. [...]

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The Riley County Board of Health approved a proposed remodel of the county health department Thursday on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner John Ford voting against the measure. The project is planned to cost between $220,000 and $250,000 and would prepare space in the former council area for the health department as part of a [...]

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A 21-year-old woman reported losing nearly $5,900 Wednesday after an unknown suspect allegedly impersonated a police officer over the phone. Riley County Police filed a theft by deception report at about 2:53 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bluemont Avenue. Police said the suspect impersonated an officer during a phone call and scammed the woman [...]

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A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on rape and aggravated sexual battery allegations stemming from a case originally filed in June 2025. Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr. was arrested at about 12:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant. Tolliver was arrested on two counts of rape, [...]

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A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on rape and aggravated sexual battery allegations stemming from a case originally filed in June 2025. Savalas Terell Tolliver Jr. was arrested at about 12:22 p.m. in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street on a Riley County District Court warrant. Tolliver was arrested on two counts of rape, [...]

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A 61-year-old Topeka man was arrested Wednesday on allegations he arranged to meet people he believed were minors for sexual acts. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said agents executed a search warrant at about 9:30 a.m. at 2250 SW Ancaster Road in Topeka. Mark W. Reutzel was arrested at about 10:50 a.m. on two counts [...]

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Manhattan city commissioners clashed on stances regarding the K-State Foundation’s proposed Edge District 3.0 development during a vote to set public hearings for the project’s funding districts. While the commissioners ended up unanimously setting the hearings for Nov. 17, some expressed concerns about the city’s previous investments, the project’s assumptions and the terms of the [...]

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Manhattan Town Center announced Tuesday the opening of Robert’s Cowboy Outfitters. Located in the mall’s Dillard’s Wing at Suite #125, the storefront features an inventory of western wear and lifestyle goods. The store carries products including western boots, cowboy hats, apparel, jewelry and accessories. The store is the third dedicated western and cowboy apparel store [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to move forward with installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Casement Road and Hayes Drive. The HSIP federal-aid grant provides funding through KDOT up to $700,000.00 for Construction and Construction Engineering (Inspection) at a 90% federal/10% City cost [...]

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The Riley County Extension Office reported a loss of nearly $15,000 after an unknown suspect allegedly forged and cashed a check. Riley County Police filed a report for theft and forgery at about 9:55 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. Police said an unknown suspect forged a check belonging to the Extension [...]

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