Voters will decide Nov. 4 who will fill three positions on the Manhattan City Commission. The two candidates with the most votes will receive four-year terms, while the third-place finisher receives a two-year term. The nine candidates are incumbent Jayme Minton, 39, a Meadowlark employee; incumbent Peter Oppelt, 37, a veteran and Travelers Insurance employee; [...]

The post VOTERS GUIDE | Manhattan City Commission candidates say why they’re right for the job, share views on taxes, indoor aquatics facility appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Riley County officials will soon consider new regulations on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, which they hope will address community concerns and improve oversight of properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. The proposed amendments include a 500-foot separation distance between units, requiring properties be current on all property taxes and county fees [...]

The post Riley County eyes tighter regulations for short-term rentals outside city limits appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A 28-year-old Ogden man was arrested Thursday evening in Manhattan on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court, according to the Riley County Police Department. David DeJesus-Roman was taken into custody at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Boulevard. The warrants were issued by Riley County [...]

The post 28-year-old arrested on drug-related warrants appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A Topeka man was arrested Thursday evening following a police pursuit that led to multiple charges, including aggravated endangering of a child, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers initially filed the report at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the 700 block of Allen Road. The case involves allegations of aggravated endangering [...]

The post RCPD: Pursuit ends in arrest, child endangerment charge appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Robert Copple, hospital president of Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan announced Thursday he is leaving the hospital, effective this week. In a statement sent to hospital staff, Copple said he and his wife, Kim, are not leaving the community. Copple said he was thankful for the opportunity to work with the staff of Ascension Via [...]

The post Hospital president leaves Ascension Via Christi Manhattan appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Riley County police are investigating a vehicle theft reported Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Laramie Street. Officers filed the report at approximately 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 22 after a 19-year-old man reported his Honda motorcycle had been stolen by an unknown suspect. The estimated total loss is $2,700. Anyone with information about the [...]

The post Police seek suspect after $2,700 motorcycle theft appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday evening on two outstanding warrants and is now facing additional charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. William Benner, 24, was taken into custody at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. He was arrested on a Riley County District Court [...]

The post Suspect faces contraband, interference charges after warrant arrest appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with a report of criminal damage to property and intimidation of a witness, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed the report at approximately 6:34 p.m. on Oct. 22. A 27-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and the suspect was identified as a [...]

The post 33-year-old charged with intimidation, property damage appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

President Donald Trump’s suggestion last week that he could import beef from Argentina to lower costs for consumers is being met with resistance from Kansas Farm Bureau, an organization that represents over 100,000 farmers and ranchers in the state. District 1 board member Glenn Brunkow, of Westmoreland, said the beef sector has been profitable, aided [...]

The post Kansas Farm Bureau, others push back on Trump proposal to import beef from Argentina appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Two men entered plea agreements this week in Riley County District Court for charges including distribution of a controlled substance. Caziah Self, 23, of Ellsworth pleaded guilty on Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter and distribution of a controlled substance causing great bodily harm. Self’s count of involuntary manslaughter was originally charged as distribution of a controlled [...]

The post 2 scheduled for trial take plea deals for distribution, involuntary manslaughter appeared first on News Radio KMAN.