A Manhattan man charged with first degree murder and child abuse was granted a continuation for his status hearing Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Gibson, 25, appeared in the Riley County District Courthouse via webcam from the Riley County jail. His defense attorney told the judge he needed more time to study the case and acquire the
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The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and Knowledge Based Economic Development, announce the successful retention and expansion of Vets First Choice in Manhattan, Kansas. Vets First Choice is a national leader in veterinary prescription management and online pharmacy services, and is relocating its offices from Wamego
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Pottawatomie County Commissioners got a bit testy with each other Monday, with a road issue mentioned by Commissioner Pat Weixelman leading to a reference to the election by Commissioner Dee McKee–and a couple minute break for Weixelman who told McKee he took her comment as an insult. Weixelman had expressed concern for several years about the
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Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is an honor that most Boy Scouts only dream of, but a Manhattan teenager recently became one of the few after completing his Eagle Scout project. Nick Higgs, a recent graduate of Manhattan High, says he knew he wanted to give back to USD 383 when it came time
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Police responded to a single vehicle motorcycle collision on May 22, 2016 at approximately 4:00 PM. Officials have issued a press release outlining more details. Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manh...
Zoning and subdivision rules in Riley County could be rewritten soon. Riley County Planning and Development director Monty Wedel told county commissioners Monday morning his department has hired LSL Planning of Northglenn, Colo. Their first visit will be this week. Wedel said the firm will interview a variety of “stakeholder groups” to gather perspectives related to current
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TOPEKA, KAN. – A Topeka man pleaded guilty Monday, admitting to conspiring with a man who planned to detonate a vehicle bomb at Fort Riley. Alexander E. Blair, 30, Topeka, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. During a plea hearing, Blair admitted he conspired with co-defendant John T. Booker, Jr., 21, Topeka. Asked after
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Police in Riley County were alerted to a single vehicle motorcycle collision on May 22, 2016 at approximately 4:00 PM in the 1300 block of S. Scenic Drive at the intersection of Fort Riley Blvd. This collision occurred when a 1995 Honda motorcycle lost control and left the roadway striking the traffic roundabout median. Richard
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A Grandview Plaza man faces a July 18th sentencing after entering a plea last week in Geary county Court to one count of aggravated indecent liberties of a child under 13 and 10 counts of sexuial exploitation of a child. Richard Tilton was arrested last September, with manufacturing child pornography also reported involved in a multi-jurisdictional
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – A federal judge is slated to hear a change-of-plea request from a 29-year-old Topeka man accused of helping another man who plotted to bomb Fort Riley last year. The hearing is scheduled for Monday in Topeka. Alexander E. Blair previously pleaded not guilty to charges that he helped 21-year-old John T.
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