The RCPD is investigating a case of criminal damage to property after an ATM was vandalized outside Landmark Bank in downtown Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 10:56 a.m. on July 23 in the 700 block of Poyntz Avenue. According to police, an unknown suspect damaged the door to the ATM’s check and cash drop. [...]
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A Fort Riley unit is preparing for deployment to Europe, according to an announcement this week from the U.S. Army. The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, will replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to [...]
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A Manhattan woman is set to serve 12 months of probation, after reaching a plea agreement with county prosecutors earlier this month. Jessica Miller, 42, was granted probation by Riley County District Court Judge John Bosch on July 14 during a plea hearing and sentencing for her case. Miller pleaded guilty to two counts of [...]
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A flood watch is in effect from noon Thursday through noon Friday as forecasters warn of the potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall across the area. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening, with isolated wind gusts reaching 50 to 60 miles per hour. The storms may also bring heavy [...]
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K-State on Wednesday announced the closure of the school’s center for LGBTQ+ connection, advocacy and education. Thomas Lane, vice president for academic success and student affairs and dean of students, published a letter announcing the closure of the K-State Spectrum Center effective July 31. He did not say what led to the decision to close [...]
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By Cole Bertelsen Developers on Tuesday made a revised pitch to the Manhattan City Commission for tax incentives on a middle-income duplex project. The Riley County Commission earlier this month struck down a proposal to use the state’s Reinvestment Housing Incentive District program for the same development. The original proposal would have made use of [...]
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Champion Teamwear plans to close its Manhattan operation, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. Champion officials declined to comment and didn’t respond to email, but sources say the company, which includes the headquarters of that division as well as a production facility, is set to close later this year and move some [...]
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By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County commissioners on Monday unanimously voted to have MakeMyMove proceed with an application for a federal grant on behalf of the county. MakeMyMove is a company that facilitates relocating households to areas looking for new residents. Commissioners in Thursday’s meeting decided to move forward in the process of a grant application [...]
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The RCPD is investigating the theft of a cargo trailer reported Monday afternoon in the 1800 block of Fair Lane. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report around 4:42 p.m. on July 21 after it was discovered that a white enclosed cargo trailer had been stolen. The trailer belonged to Affordable Electric. The estimated [...]
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The RCPD is investigating two separate thefts reported over the weekend involving a stolen motorcycle and an electric bicycle, with combined losses totaling more than $8,000. The first incident occurred on the morning of July 18th in the 900 block of Moro Street. Officers filed a report for theft after a 21-year-old man reported that [...]
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