The Mayor’s Spirit of the Holidays Parade enjoyed mild temperatures and a big crowd Friday night in Manhattan. The parade began down Poyntz Avenue, went through Aggieville and ended with remarks from Mayor Karen McCulloh at Triangle Park, where the Christmas tree there was lit. “This one of the fun things you get to do […]
The Office of United States Attorney, District of Kansas, Barry Grissom released the following statement regarding the sentencing of a Junction City man in a drug trafficking case: TOPEKA, KAN. – A Junction City man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine in Junction City and Manhattan, U.S. Attorney Barry […]
There are a few changes coming to access control points at Fort Riley in the coming days. Starting Saturday, (Dec. 5): – The 12th Street Gate is closed to privately owned vehicles on Saturdays. The commercial portion will remain open on Saturdays. The gate is closed to all traffic on Sundays. The gate is open […]
K-State — The Kansas State University Police Department is seeking help in locating vandals who overturned a grand piano in All Faiths Chapel on campus. According to a Facebook post by John Lehmer, K-State faculty member, the Steinway piano is reported to have been damaged sometime between 9 p.m. on Thursday evening and 9 a.m. […]
12:45 p.m. — Three vehicles were involved in an injury accident on Fort Riley Boulevard just before noon Friday. The area around 4th street and Fort Riley Boulevard are closed while crews continue to clean up debris from the accident. Public officials are encouraging drivers to find alternate route. KMAN will bring you the latest updates as […]
The Riley County Police Department has responded to multiple vehicle burglaries during the past week. Detectives with the Riley County Police Department have identified a potential suspect who may be related to these crimes. The RCPD is looking for information on the whereabouts of Barrett Stokes, 20-years-old of Manhattan. Stokes stands approximately 5 feet, 11 […]
Officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Kody Nations, 22, of Ogden and Michael Cossey, 19, also of Ogden, on Thursday at approximately 9:30 p.m. while in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road. Nations was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Nations’ bond […]
Courtesy of K-State Today: The power in Leasure Hall and Burt Hall on the K-State campus has been restored after more than a day, using fully operational generator power. The Division of Facilities is working to permanently repair a break in the power lines to those buildings. Classes and work in those buildings have returned […]
While it’s pretty smooth sailing for most departments in Riley County as the end of the calendar year reaches its close, that’s not exactly the case for the appraiser’s office. County appraiser Greg McHenry told county commissioners Thursday morning that property values are going through final reviews for 2016 values. McHenry said there are approximately […]
Courtesy of USA Today WASHINGTON — All U.S. military combat jobs, including infantry units, will be open to women beginning next year, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday. Carter said the decision was part of his commitment to build a force of the future. The ban will be lifted in 30 days, he said, and […]
