There is no reason for significant concern about contraband in the Riley County jail, Riley County police director Brian Peete said on Wednesday. In October, Peete confirmed an internal investigation looking into the possible introduction of contraband by jail personnel. Peete said the police department had reason to believe some contraband items were introduced into [...]

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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran this week paid tribute on the Senate floor to Manhattan veteran Jim Sharp. Horace “Jim” Sharp, a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a guard during the Nuremberg trials, died in December at 101. “Jim was an authentic American hero,” Moran said. “Sometimes [...]

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A Manhattan woman was taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Casement Road. Riley County Police say officers responded around 8:46 a.m. Jan. 14 to the 2500 block of Casement Road. A 2021 Kia Forte driven by 70-year-old Shadelta Harvey of Manhattan crossed the center line and struck a 2024 Toyota [...]

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A Manhattan woman was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon on two Riley County District Court warrants, according to police. Riley County Police say 39-year-old Courtney Hoyt was arrested around 2:36 p.m. Jan. 14, 2026, in the 700 block of Colorado Street. The warrants include charges of probation violation, possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic or [...]

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Manhattan city commissioners considered the future of Aggieville’s road construction, parking availability and trash services during Tuesday’s special meeting. The next and final part of the city’s 2019 redevelopment plan will be Moro Street’s reconstruction. Along with needed infrastructure upgrades like replacing water lines, city officials are working with the Olsson engineering firm to come [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission unanimously selected new commissioner Jim Morrison to serve on the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board. “I’ve been involved with law enforcement for 53 years in various forms,” Morrison said. “I have an idea of what accountability and responsibility the community is. I think I can bring maybe some critical issues [...]

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Authorities have reported a Fort Riley sergeant found dead at the Outlet Park near Milford Lake in Geary County. Geary County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the park at 9:25 a.m. Friday following a report of a deceased person. They said 26-year-old Sgt. Christopher B. Sanchez had been found by relatives. Sanchez’s family confirmed [...]

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Following Gov. Laura Kelly’s final State of the State address Tuesday night in Topeka, KMAN caught up with members of the local delegation, including State Rep. Sydney Carlin (D-Manhattan) and State Sen. Kenny Titus (R-Manhattan). Both provided their thoughts on the governor’s message and outlook for the 2026 legislative session. State Rep. Sydney Carlin  State [...]

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Two Manhattan men are facing a host of drug-related offenses after a traffic stop Tuesday. Riley County Police say 39-year-old David Labombarbe and 27-year-old Bailey Crumpton, both of Manhattan were arrested around 3:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of Pembrook Place after officers executed a search warrant. Labombarbe faces multiple felony charges, including distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine [...]

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A Lansing man was arrested Tuesday evening following a reported aggravated burglary in downtown Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 4:42 p.m. Jan. 13, 2025, in the 1000 block of Poyntz Avenue. A 59-year-old woman reported that a 29-year-old man unknown to her was inside her residence and caused property damage. [...]

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