After three weeks of having no speaker, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson, with all 220 Republicans voting in favor of the Louisiana Congressman. Johnson was the party’s fourth nominee for speaker in three weeks. Speaking with KMAN Thursday, Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann said he believes Johnson can be a unifying [...]

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The long time CEO of Pawnee Mental Health is calling it a career. Robbin Cole announced Thursday on KMAN’s In Focus that she’s retiring after 28 years with the organization, including the last 18 as its CEO. She says things are looking better for community mental health than they have at any point in her [...]

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Authorities in Pottawatomie County made two arrests this week in connection to a pair of burglaries reported in late September. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed Tuesday at a residence in rural Blaine, in response to burglaries and thefts from an outbuilding in the 20,000 block of Highway 99. Deputies arrested [...]

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Six weeks after being convicted of premeditated murder, a former Fort Riley soldier has been sentenced to life in prison. Judge John Bosch handed down the sentence to 21-year-old Tremelle Montgomery Tuesday for his role in the shooting death of 21-year-old Joshua Wardi in February 2022 in Aggieville. Wardi was also a soldier serving at [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission reviewed an annual progress report for the city’s floodplain management plan. The city’s current plans are documented online and Tuesday’s review included how the city is working to improve education on flood insurance, warning systems to alert the community during flooding events and regulations to encourage flood-smart construction, as well as [...]

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Earlier this week, the Manhattan City Commission reviewed an annual progress report for the city’s floodplain management plan. The city’s current plans are documented online and Tuesday’s review included how the city is working to improve education on flood insurance, warning systems to alert the community during flooding events and regulations to encourage flood-smart construction, [...]

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A Kansas City man was arrested in Riley County this week on a warrant alleging rape. The Riley County Police Department says the single rape charge against 19-year-old Trenton Bunnell is alleged from July 2022. The arrest report states that the victim in the case was under the age of 14. Due to the nature [...]

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The Riley County Police Department says a group of college students were the victim of aggravated assault and criminal damage to property early Wednesday morning. Officers filed a police report just after 1 a.m. after three men, aged 18 to 19, reported an unknown suspect egged vehicles and shot paintballs at fraternity members in the [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission reviewed changes to animal ordinances at Tuesday’s work session as the city prepares to transition shelter services to nonprofit Prairie Paws. At issue are some changes to licenses and compliance fees for pet owners. Prairie Paws Executive Director Vanessa Cowie, Commissioners gave consensus to move forward with the changes presented. Commissioner [...]

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One person was injured early Wednesday near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd and Seth Child Road. According to the Riley County Police Department, two vehicles collided at the intersection shortly before 7 a.m. The area was closed for a short tim...