One injured in crash in Geary County

One person was injured Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Geary County, according to authorities. Deputies responded at approximately 3:05 p.m. April 10th, 2026, to the 3700 block of Liberty Hall Road for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, deputies determined the crash had occurred in the 2200 block of Liberty Hall Road. According [...]

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Wamego Tulip Festival returns bigger than ever

By Belle Zarate The Wamego Tulip Festival returns this weekend, bringing expanded events, live entertainment and nearly 300 vendors to one of northeast Kansas’ largest spring celebrations. The Wamego Chamber of Commerce’s tourism and events coordinator, Corey Reeves, said the festival saw significant growth in recent years and now offers something for visitors of all [...]

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New multi-venue bar coming to Aggieville this spring

By Belle Zarate The lights are on, the sign is glowing and anticipation is building for a new bar in Aggieville — but what’s coming together behind the doors suggests something different from the usual scene. Three Brother’s Bar is set to open this spring in Aggieville, offering multiple entertainment spaces under one roof. According [...]

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$1,800 theft reported at local storage unit

Police are investigating a reported theft at a storage unit in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:45 p.m. April 9 in the 200 block of Plymate Lane. A 44-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect broke into their storage unit and stole [...]

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Colorado man arrested at Law Enforcement Center on warrants, theft charges

A Colorado man was arrested Thursday evening at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on multiple charges, according to authorities. Nicholas Caesar Chavez, 24, of Greeley, Colorado, was first taken into custody at approximately 5:30 p.m. April 9, 2026 on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. That warrant stems from original charges [...]

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Torgeson Electric to begin development near Manhattan airport

Development in the Manhattan Business Park near the Manhattan Regional Airport is moving along, according to the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Daryn Soldan, director of economic development for the chamber, briefed the Riley County Commissioners during their meeting Thursday on progress in the area. Soldan said work on the new Amazon facility is nearing [...]

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Riley County Health Department prepares for possible foreign diseases during World Cup

Members of the Riley County Health Department are preparing for a possible influx of foreign or unseasonable diseases this summer as soccer fans from across the globe travel to Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup. Michelle Horstmeier, public health emergency preparedness coordinator, said she’s been attending weekly FIFA updates and webinars updating the state [...]

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Dodson: County administrator needs to be more than a department head

Having a proper administrator will help Riley County have a “seat at the table” with other entities, Mike Dodson told commissioners at Thursday’s meeting. Dodson, a former legislator, mayor and commanding general at Fort Riley, spoke as part of the Citizen Group for Advancing Riley County Growth and Prosperity, to share its conclusions in a [...]

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Former Junction City wrestling coach found not guilty of child sex crimes

The jury in a Riley County District Court case against a former Junction City Middle School wrestling coach decided the man was not guilty Thursday morning of sexual misconduct against two girls he knows. Mason Dusseault, 23, of Junction City was found not guilty for one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and [...]

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Boil water advisory issued for some Wamego residents

A water line break Wednesday afternoon has led to Wamego city officials issuing a boil water advisory for part of the city, primarily affecting residents north of Highway 24. The notice came late in the afternoon, but city officials said a short time later the issue had been resolved, and water service was restored. The [...]

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