The City of Manhattan says a pair of construction projects are beginning today, which will create some traffic adjustments in town. Phase two of a project to remove and replace the intersection of College Heights Road and Denison Ave. will see reconstruction of the west half of the intersection. Work will continue for approximately three [...]
Wichita's Kyle Killgore joined Chris on Red Dirt Road this week for a discussion about his new single, "Damn Good Time." Catch the full interview below and give Kyle a follow online here!
Under overcast skies, nearly 150 participants launched their boats to start a day long excursion on the Kansas River from Manhattan to Saint George. Park Ranger Angelia Lentz explained the event. Many of the participants were new this year to the Little Apple Paddle. Sports and Leisure Sales Manager Marcia Rozell gave a rundown [...]
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Manhattan on Friday night. Jaylen Mason of Junction City was arrested at 10:17pm at the Columbine Apartments at the 1200 block of Yuma Street. He was charged with one count of burglary dwelling for felony, theft or sex and one count of distribution of an opiate or narcotic with [...]
The new McCool’s Bar and Kitchen will have its ribbon cutting next week. The ribbon cutting for the restaurant will be at 4:00pm this Tuesday at 710 North Manhattan Avenue in Aggieville. The restaurant was opened earlier this year after the building was renovated following the closure of 785. Members from the Manhattan Chamber of [...]
Progress on the new mural at Lee Elementary School is moving along nicely. Layne Stafford, a freelance artist with nearly 20 years of experience painting murals, was selected by the district to tackle the project. He said, currently, the mural is on track for completion before the 2023-2024 school year begins. This isn’t Stafford’s first [...]
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the Riley County Jail on July 6th, around 6 p.m. This was in response to a report that 22 year old Shawn Samuelson hit a 25 year old victim in the head, and 32 year old Travell Hairston and 45 year old Jarman Morgan punched a 28 [...]
Manhattan First Responders will compete in the 20th Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. RCPD, Riley County EMS, and the Riley County Fire Department will compete to receive votes from donors. The current trophy holders are the Fire Department, who are looking for their 3rd straight win. RCPD Lieutenant Dan Bortnick revealed their secret [...]
A former USD 383 nurse was sentenced to prison in Riley County District Court on Thursday for child sex crimes. 45-year-old Joshua Penabaz was sentenced to life in prison on two counts of indecent liberties with a child. The charges include a possibility for parole after 25 years in prison. Penabaz had previously plead guilty [...]
A joint active violence training exercise will take place over three days next week. The RCPD and Emergency personell from the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS and other emergency service partners will participate. The training will take place from July 10th to July 12 at the Amanda Arnold Elementary School. Signs will be placed [...]
