RCPD arrested 40-year-old Brandon Cameron for aggravated burglary and sexual assault. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:45 p.m. on August 12. The call came from a 26-year-old woman reporting a burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place. Officers discovered that a sexual assault had occurred during the burglary. Officers investigated, [...]
Saturday was National Garage Sale day, and K-State celebrated by having a garage sale of their own. Thousands gathered outside Bramlage Coliseum to have a chance to buy some Wildcat memoribilia and collectibles. A wide variety of of items were available, including team-issued gear, game-used jerseys, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. Fans came from all around, [...]
The City of Wamego is planning a major street project in the near future. City Manager Stacy Eichem says five streets are included within the scope of the overall project. While one of the streets recently were completed, projects are planned along Spruce, Vine, Chestnut, and Walnut from 4th to 8th street, and all side [...]
City officials say the westbound right-turn lane onto 3rd Street from Fort Riley Blvd will be closed starting Thursday for a construction project. Westbound traffic will still be able to turn right onto South 3rd Street. Construction will not impact eastbound, northbound or southbound traffic. The work and closure are expected to last through Aug. [...]
Motorists are advised that the Manhattan Public Works Department’s Street Division will close the westbound lanes in the 300 block of Bluemont Avenue today for asphalt repairs. Westbound traffic on Bluemont will be detoured north on 3rd Street to Vattier, west to 4th Street and back south to Bluemont. City officials say in addition, the [...]
A Wakefield man is recovering after a weekend motorcycle crash in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash occurred just before 8:30 p.m. Friday near the junction of Kansas Highway 82 and U.S. Highway 77, about five miles east of Wakefield. Authorities say the motorcyclist was eastbound on K-82 when the bike failed [...]
The Country Stampede is facing a possible relocation sometime in the near future. The festival announced in a Facebook post Thursday that, due to increasing property taxes, it may have to find a new location outside of the state capital. According to the Country Stampede, their landlord and property owner, Shelby Development, recently stated that [...]
Last month, Manhattan City Commissioners received a six-month update from parking services regarding revenue and activity at the Aggieville Parking Garage. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger told KMAN the garage saw an increase in traffic throughout the school semester and had accrued nearly $70,000 in revenue between mid-January and the end of June. During that [...]
Riley County Police say a Manhattan business is out about $1,100 after a text messaging scam this week. A report for theft by deception and unlawful computer acts was filed Wednesday listing Fox Home Innovations as the victim. Police say an unknown suspect posing as an employee instructed another employee through text messages to purchase [...]
