A Manhattan woman sustained minor injuries following a Thursday crash near the intersection of Wreath and Anderson Ave. It happened just after 5 p.m. when an SUV struck a passenger car. RCPD cited 36-year-old Megan Corral, of Riley, for following too close. Police say 59-year-old Argelia Adame was transported to Via Christi for treatment, but [...]
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Riley County Police are investigating a pair of rapes alleged Thursday evening in Ogden. Police say two women, aged 19 and 22, reported they were sexually assaulted by the same 26-year-old male suspect. The suspect was apprehended early Friday morning, but has not been identified. Due to the nature of the crimes, no further details [...]
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The Riley County Police Department is looking to add new technology within local communities in an effort to reduce crime. Since Director Brian Peete took charge last year, the violent crime was down just over 11% from the five year average. Captain Erin Friedline added that cameras would help lower that number even more. The [...]
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Riley County’s top prosecutor says the time is now for county leaders to start having conversations about how to address space concerns inside the Riley County Courthouse. Courts are preparing for the suspension of statutory speedy trials in Kansas to likely expire in March, meaning more trials happening, and likely over a shorter period of [...]
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Pawnee Mental Health’s governing board has announced a new Chief Executive Officer, who will succeed the retiring Robbin Cole. Michael Rezkalla, MPA, MA, was introduced as the board’s choice Thursday following an extensive, national search process. Rezkalla most recently worked as Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer of UMass Memorial Healthlink in Worcester, [...]
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Firefighters made quick work of a basement fire Wednesday evening in southwest Manhattan. The Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 5216 Stone Crest Drive just before 6 p.m., containing the fire within 10 minutes. Three residents were home at the time and got out safely along with the family dog, prior to firefighters arriving on [...]
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The conflict between Junction City and Geary County over EMS and Fire service continues. Geary County Commissioners heard a presentation Tuesday by Finance Director Tami Robison making the case for the City asking for an overpayment to continue services. Last week, the City Commission gave an ultimatum to the county to pay the requested bill [...]
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The 2024 election cycle is ramping up and already four local residents have filed for seats on the Pottawatomie County Commission this fall. The board will expand from three to five seats in 2025, after voters approved as much in the 2022 election cycle. Candidates in the two new districts, 4 and 5, will be [...]
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A Manhattan man was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant on Tuesday for interference with law enforcement and domestic battery. Arturo Ramirez, 41 of Manhattan is charged with two counts of interference with law enforcement, two counts of domestic battery and then single counts that include criminal deprivation of property, intimidation of a [...]
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City officials are working to handle a growing number of potholes that have developed across Manhattan. The city put out a statement on social media Wednesday noting it has public works crews out in multiple locations, working to patch potholes as quickly as it can, including on Sunset Avenue south of Claflin Road. Residents are [...]
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