A sixteenth Riley County resident has died from COVID-19 related complications. The health department confirmed Wednesday an 86-year-old woman, who was a Leonardville Nursing Home resident, died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus Nov. 8. It’s the nursing home’s third COVID fatality. The county recorded 71 new cases and nine more recoveries since Monday [...]

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Three suspects, including a Manhattan woman are jailed following a Tuesday morning high speed chase in nearby Jackson County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle reached speeds of up to 100 mph before becoming disabled along Hwy 75 in Shawnee County. Authorities including troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol seized a quantity of methamphetamine [...]

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Christmas season is here and that means it is even more important to understand fire safety. Manhattan Fire Department Marshall, Jake Powell, says historically the number of house fires increase during the winter months. He says there are a few simple things you can do this holiday season to keep your home safer including using [...]

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A Fort Riley man has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges involving a minor. According to Riley County Police, 23-year-old Tavian Garrett was arrested Tuesday in the 400 block of Holbrook Ave. on post. Garrett is charged with five counts of rape and five counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. The victim in the incident [...]

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