Six-year-old girl drowns at Milford Lake

Authorities are investigating the drowning of a six-year-old girl at Milford Lake. Deputies with the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5 p.m. Monday to a medical call at the swim beach near the splash pad and south boat ramp at Milford State Park. The girl was then transported to Stormont Vail Flint Hills where [...]

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Ogden woman prepares for plea deal in murder of her infant

By Rose Gruenbacher An Ogden woman appeared in Riley County District Court Monday, to confirm arrangements for a plea agreement in the case of her 1-year-old daughter in 2023. Sonya Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated endangering a child. Williams, her attorney, Julie Effenbeck and the prosecutor Trinity Muth reached an agreement [...]

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RCPD investigating $12k fraud case

Riley County Police are investigating a case of fraud involving a local bank. Officers on Friday filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card, listing Landmark National Bank as the victim. Police say an unknown suspect used a debit card to make fraudulent purchases, racking up over $12,000 in charges. Police [...]

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The Band Perry is Back!

15 years after the release of their debut album, the Band Perry rides again! The sibling trio made the announcement on Friday while onstage in Nashville taking part in the CMA Fest. They teased the news with a social post on Thursday that showed three microphone stands on a dirt lane deep in the woods. [...]

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Anderson Ave. construction to begin Monday

Manhattan Public Works crews plan to begin water, street and stormwater improvements at Anderson Avenue on Monday. This marks the beginning off a series of projects which will impact the corridor over the next two years. “We’re going to be starting construction on Anderson Avenue, from Connecticut to Lee school,” Brian Johnson, director of Manhattan [...]

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City officials to consider Wareham’s request for tax incentives

City officials are considering a request to amend the sales tax exemption for renovations to Wareham Hall in downtown Manhattan. The item is part of the Tuesday work session agenda. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in City Hall. City administrators seek direction from the city commission over a proposed 10-year, 100% property tax [...]

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Chipotle planning new location in Manhattan

A spokesperson with Chipotle Mexican Grill has confirmed to KMAN and The Mercury that the company is planning to open a new restaurant in Manhattan later this year, but declined to share further details, including the future site of the new store. It’s believed the company has chosen a commercial lot west of Walmart and [...]

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37-year-old arrested after stalking ex-wife to courthouse

A man was arrested late Wednesday evening after following his ex-wife in a car from the St. George area to the Wabaunsee County Courthouse. 37-year-old Jaron Taitano was taken into custody but was released on Thursday. The incident leading to his arrest began shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday when his ex-wife reported the car she [...]

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Rascal Flatts “Duets” out today

After a very successful reunion tour wrapped earlier this year, now we've got some "new" music from Jay, Joe Don, and Gary. "Life Is A Highway-Refueled Duets" is available today. The project features 10 of their biggest song reimagined as duets with some huge names in the music world. Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson [...]

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RCPD officer arrested on charges of unlawful computer acts, placed on leave

An officer with the Riley County Police Department is on administrative leave after he was arrested Wednesday on charges of unlawful computer acts. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. at 1024 Lobdell Drive and issued a $4,000 bond. He was no longer confined as of Thursday’s arrest report. His [...]

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