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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A 4-year-old Geary County boy who was reported missing Friday has died, according to the Geary County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the child was autistic and non-verbal. He was reported missing Friday from the Swenson Road area in rural Geary County, prompting an extensive search involving numerous law enforcement agencies, first responders and community volunteers. [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission will discuss its options for Moro Street construction during Tuesday’s work session. Commissioners will provide guidance and feedback on the future design of Moro Street between 11th Street and North Manhattan Avenue. City administration has been engaged with BHS, Olsson and the Aggieville Business Association regarding plans for the area. The [...]

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Two people were killed and a child was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a head-on crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m. June 5 on westbound I-70 near mile marker 330, about 1 mile west of Spring Creek Road. Investigators said a 2024 [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:49 p.m. June 4, 2026, in the 300 block of North Fifth Street for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in [...]

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A Manhattan bicyclist suffered minor injuries Thursday morning after a collision with a vehicle at a city intersection, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 4 to the intersection of North Juliette Avenue and Leavenworth Street for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers found a 2015 Toyota [...]

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Police are investigating a fraud case after a Manhattan-area business reported more than $77,000 stolen through an altered check, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 10:29 a.m. June 4 in the 8200 block of South Port Drive. Leiszler Oil Company was listed as the victim after [...]

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USD 383 students will be without their phones from the beginning of the school day to the end under a new policy the school board approved Wednesday to align with Kansas law. The Manhattan-Ogden school board at its meeting voted 6-1 to approve a policy prohibiting students from “using or accessing personal electronic communications devices [...]

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ST. MARYS — A data center developer said Wednesday before a large crowd that a proposed facility will not use local aquifers as its main source of water. Beltline Energy representative Ryan Sanders told the crowd of more than 200 people at Perry Memorial Armory that because of regulations the company would not use local [...]

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