Riley County commissioners are eager to move back in to their offices downtown, but public works director John Ellermann said Monday they may need a bit more patience. During his update on county projects, Ellermann said the Courthouse Plaza East window replacement project — which began in July — is completed, but renovations inside the [...]

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An Aggieville shop announced it plans to close this month. The Core Collective, a small business locally owned by K-State alumni, said it will close its doors on Feb. 26. The business at 1120 Moro St., Suite A initially opened Aug. 31, 2025, and offers products from numerous local vendors, including 14 Hands Ranch, DeDi [...]

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Three people were honored by the chamber of commerce for their contributions to the community. The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce gave the awards Friday during its annual meeting. Lindsay Lowe was named Young Professional of the Year; Mike Dodson is the C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year; and Russ Briggs is the Lud [...]

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Riley County property valuations are going up an average of 3% to 10%, according to current market data, officials said Monday. “That’s the most common increase that we’re seeing on the residential properties,” said Anna Burson, Riley County appraiser. “That’s just reflecting the market, high demand, low supply. It’s driving those price points up again.” [...]

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Riley County property valuations are going up an average of 3% to 10%, according to current market data, officials said Monday. “That’s the most common increase that we’re seeing on the residential properties,” said Anna Burson, Riley County appraiser. “That’s just reflecting the market, high demand, low supply. It’s driving those price points up again.” [...]

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A former Riley County police officer facing multiple charges appeared in Riley County District Court on Monday for his arraignment, now scheduled for next month. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan is charged with two counts of breach of privacy disseminating sexual media of a person aged 18 years or older, harassment by telecom device [...]

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A former Riley County police officer facing multiple charges appeared in Riley County District Court on Monday for his arraignment, now scheduled for next month. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan is charged with two counts of breach of privacy disseminating sexual media of a person aged 18 years or older, harassment by telecom device [...]

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Victor Fuentes Jr. and Katrece Johnson, both allegedly involved in connected 2024 shooting incidents on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, appeared in Riley County District Court Monday for hearings in their respective cases, but both were continued to later dates due to the number of involved cases and co-defendants with upcoming appearances. Fuentes, 20, of [...]

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Bowlers showed up to the K-State Union bowling alley over the weekend to roll strikes and show support for youth mentorship. Big Brothers Big Sisters hosted the Bowling for Kids’ Sake fundraiser Saturday. It was the second annual event since it restarted after the COVID-19 pandemic. North Central area director Michelle Sink said all money [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Friday in connection with an incident involving multiple alleged offenses, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:42 a.m. Feb. 6th in Manhattan for aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, domestic battery and criminal possession of a weapon. A 52-year-old woman and a 31-year-old [...]

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