Riley County police are investigating a suspect who reportedly fled a traffic stop early Saturday morning and nearly struck an officer with his vehicle. According to Monday’s police report, 23-year-old Jared Espinoza, of Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested on charges of flee or attempt to elude, aggravated assault, reckless driving, driving under the influence, interference [...]

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A former Wabaunsee County correctional officer has been arrested following a probe by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Authorities say 48-year-old Jeffery Patrick turned himself in Sunday at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested on a charge of mistreatment of a confined person. The KBI says the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office asked for help [...]

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A Manhattan man convicted of six counts of sex crimes against a child in Riley County District Court had his final appearance for the case Wednesday, during which he received a lifetime sentence as punishment. Michael Lincoln Steere, 28, was found guilty in June of three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child by lewd [...]

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By Emma Loura Riley County officials on Thursday approved a $194,000 proposal from BBN Architects to perform a needs assessment on judicial services. This assessment will include the courthouse as well as the county attorney and community corrections offices. BBN is partnering with Fentress, an architectural firm that specializes in judicial buildings. Public works director [...]

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After half a century, a downtown Manhattan business will close its doors. The Pathfinder, 304 Poyntz Ave., announced that its last day of business will be Oct. 25. In a social media post published on Wednesday, the owners encourage the community to stop by in the final weeks to find a deal, share a memory [...]

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After half a century, a downtown Manhattan business will close its doors. The Pathfinder, 304 Poyntz Ave., announced that its last day of business will be Oct. 25. In a social media post published on Wednesday, the owners encourage the community to stop by in the final weeks to find a deal, share a memory [...]

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Eight of the nine individuals vying for positions on the Manhattan city commission gathered with residents Wednesday to share their stances on public issues. The forum, hosted by the Bocker’s II Catering and Events venue at 221 North Fourth St., covered topics including rising property taxes, housing, parking availability and the indoor aquatics facility proposed [...]

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By Emma Loura The school board spent 40 minutes Wednesday on the subject of board member Katie Allen. Allen drew criticism recently after commenting “well deserved” in response to a post about the death of political influencer Charlie Kirk. During the previous school board meeting, she said she would step down as board vice president [...]

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A Fort Riley man was arrested late Wednesday on a Riley County District Court warrant stemming from a domestic incident earlier this year, according to the Riley County Police Department. Vladimir Tamayo, 35, of Fort Riley, was taken into custody Oct. 1 around 11 p.m. at Fort Riley. The warrant listed charges of aggravated domestic [...]

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Riley County Police are investigating a forgery case reported Wednesday morning involving a stolen business check. Officers filed the report Oct. 1 around 9:04 a.m. in the 500 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. Police said Carpet One and Kansas State Bank were listed as victims after an unknown suspect allegedly stole a business check and [...]

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