Riley County Police arrested an 18-year-old Manhattan man over the weekend in connection to a pawn shop burglary and theft. Officers were called out to Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry Friday morning just before 7 a.m. Arriving officers found the business had been broken into and a rifle worth approximately $1,100 had been stolen. Officers were [...]
Two delegates from this year’s American Legion Boys State of Kansas were elected by their peers to represent Kansas Boys State as senators this summer. Soon-to-be seniors Adiel Garcia II, of Olathe and Creytin Sanner, of Junction City, will attend Boys Nation July 21-29 at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Jasper Kimball, of Andover and [...]
The K-State Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Adam Walker as president and CEO. Walker, a two-time graduate of K-State, will serve in the cabinet of university President Richard Linton, succeeding longtime former president and CEO Amy Button Renz, who is retiring June 30. Walker currently serves in the athletic department [...]
Challenges in corrections are happening across the country. Locally, it’s prompting the Riley County Police Department to consider exploring a feasibility study to look at facilities, most notably its jail space, which has seen a spike in the average daily population in recent months. Director Brian Peete told Riley County Commissioners Thursday, it’s not uncommon [...]
FRIDAY What: Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Championship Competition (free admission) When: 7 p.m. Where: Flint Hills Discovery Center Who: Finalists, Serious category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), John Marks (Gypsum, KS), Mary Powell (Longton, KS), Colby Richard (Ellsworth, KS), Kasey Rieff (Sarcoxie, MO), Scott Wiswell (Valley Center, KS). Finalists, Humorous category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), Russell [...]
An Abilene man jailed in Riley County is facing new charges of child sex crimes, stemming from his involvement with a minor online while incarcerated. Alvin Mason was arrested Thursday after officers found the 39-year-old abused his inmate privileges with a tablet, engaging in inappropriate acts with a 15-year-old girl online. Officers identified the crime [...]
After five years of renovations and installations, the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley is finally reopening its doors following a ribbon cutting ceremony next week. Museum Complex Director Robert Smith said it’s exciting to showcase, for the first time since 2018, the history of the U.S. Cavalry, which has a special tie to Fort [...]
The Manhattan Fire Department will engage in various training certifications throughout the summer. Manhattan Fire Department Battalion Chief of Training Jason Hudson explains some of the available certification courses. In addition to local training, the Fire Department will be sending personnel to Texas. The Manhattan Fire Department will continue to hire throughout the year. The next academy will [...]
A Manhattan woman who led police on a pursuit was arrested Wednesday, while a passenger in her car was issued a notice to appear in court after drugs were found in the vehicle. Riley County Police say 18-year-old Sarah White, of Manhattan, is charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, as well possession of drug [...]
Downtown Manhattan Inc is bringing more artwork to the downtown area with the installation of two new art galleries on Poyntz Avenue. Downtown Manhattan Art Coordinator Heather Hnizdil. Hnizdil says the 409 Gallery is now open to the public and currently taking submissions from local artists. Downtown Manhattan Executive Director Gina Snyder says the new [...]
