Manhattan will be experiencing the first quarterly art walk this Saturday with exhibits featuring local artists. Downtown Manhattan, Inc. is partnering with Friends of the Konza Prairie, SNW Gallery and Custom Frames, and the K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design for the exhibition. Arts and Culture Coordinator Heather Hnizdil explains that the art walk [...]

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A Westmoreland man is jailed in Riley County following an arrest on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant this week. According to the Riley County Police Department, 23-year-old Shawn Samuelson was arrested while at the jail Tuesday on the warrant charging him with distribution of a controlled substance, causing death. He remains jailed on a [...]

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An investigation is underway following the burglary and theft at a Manhattan car wash this week. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers were called out Tuesday morning to Willie’s Car Wash in the 1100 block of Westport Drive. An unknown suspect reportedly broke into the car wash, stole money and damaged machines and [...]

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The murder trial for 28-year-old Kamahl Bobian continued Tuesday in Riley County District Court, with jurors hearing more testimony from the state’s witnesses. Bobian stands charged with first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and two counts of violating a protective order in the September 2021 death of 27-year-old Shanell Bobian. Prosecutors presented witnesses from RCPD Tuesday who [...]

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The Habitat Hoedown at the Lazy-T Ranch, south of Manhattan, is back again this year. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event grew in popularity, and returned last year by popular demand after a two-year hiatus. Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity Execute Director Josh Brewer gives a rundown on some of the activities for this [...]

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A new study found that the week after Daylight Saving Time ends, deer crashes go up. The study was published in Current Biology by researchers from the University of Washington. They determined that the time change sees a 16 percent increase in deer-vehicle collisions every year. Collisions are 14 times more frequent in the two [...]

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EMS/Ambulance Director David Adams asked the Riley County Commission on Monday evening to makes some changes to a waterline running through the EMS station. The station was built on a concrete slab, so the water line must run through the ceiling. Adams explains the problem: The pipe needs to be wrapped in insulation to prevent [...]

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Riley County Police are investigating an alleged incident of criminal damage to property in Aggieville According to police, a male suspect damaged the elevator inside the city owned parking garage on Laramie Street. The estimated total loss is about $5...

A Manhattan man is on trial this week for the September 2021 death of his wife. The trial got underway in Riley County District Court Monday afternoon for 28-year-old Kamahl Bobian, who is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and two counts of violating a protective order. Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson told jurors in [...]

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A Manhattan woman with past criminal convictions was arrested this past weekend following a reported burglary. According to the Riley County Police Department, 37-year-old Amy Roth was charged with probable cause offenses of burglary and criminal trespass. She was arrested in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street just after 5 p.m. Sunday. Roth was released [...]

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