Two single vehicle injuries were reported over the weekend by Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to an accident at 14th St and Poyntz Ave at approximately 4:55 pm on May 12, 2017.  Luis Melgarejo, 55, lost control of his motorcycle.  When officers arrived on the scene, Melgarejo was suffering from injuries from the accident and was [...]

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the public water supply located in Riverchase Mobile Home Park in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a power failure that caused a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a [...]

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Captain Richard Fink of the Riley County Police Department was recognized for his service to crime victims during this week’s Crime Victim’s Rights Conference in Wichita. Fink was presented the Outstanding Criminal Justice Victim Service Award by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt during an awards ceremony this morning. “If all police officers shared Rich’s concern [...]

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KMAN’s Cathy Dawes had an opportunity to visit with Fort Riley Captain Tyler Sutherland, aide for BG William Turner, a Deputy Commanding General, stationed in Iraq. Sutherland is from Liberal, KS.:

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The City of Manhattan is pursuing rescue placement options for Buck, the German short-haired pointer that was surrendered to the City of Manhattan in late April after biting a child. City administration, in coordination with animal shelter staff, made the decision to place the dog in a rescue after a thorough investigation into the facts [...]

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Riley County Police Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at Browning and Dickens Avenues at approximately 4:05 PM Wednesday. When officers arrived on scene, they found Mark Derby, 72, of Manhattan suffering from injuries after the Harley Davidson he was driving struck a Chrysler Voyager, driven by Randal Geringe, 52, of Manhattan. Derby was [...]

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Karla Hagemeister has announced her intent to seek a seat on the USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Board of Education. Hagemeister stated, “I believe that learning begins in infancy and it never stops. The goal of any public school system should be to prepare young people to be their best selves. To me, that means creating a [...]

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WAMEGO — When U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall hosts a town hall meeting, he usually leads off with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Something went awry on Wednesday evening at the Ironclad, because the former obstetrician from Great Bend appeared in front of a crowd to boos and jeers. There was no Pledge or [...]

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Riley County Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Yuma St. on May 9, 2017 at approximately 9:15 AM. Officers listed Emily Vogts, 21, of Manhattan, as the victim when she reported that an unknown suspect threw a beer bottle at her rear window, shattering it. The total [...]

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An injury accident has been reported on Highway 99 in Pottawatomie County, a couple miles north of Louisville and just south of Brush Creek. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the wreck occurred shortly before 7 a.m., and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Lifestar was called in and the Kansas Highway Patrol is [...]

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