Truck crash causes hour-long fireworks show

It's no Boomtown, but it was impressive. A tractor-trailer hit a pickup truck in Canada last week. No one was seriously hurt, though one drive was taken in for minor injuries. Nothing special, right? Well... The pickup happened to be towing a trailer filled to the brim with fireworks. You can probably guess where this is [...]

By |2023-11-02T07:22:24-05:00November 2nd, 2023|Fence Post|Comments Off on Truck crash causes hour-long fireworks show

Top Thanksgiving Sides We’re Looking Forward To

November is upon us which means it's time to start trying to figure out how to juggle the five different Thanksgiving dinners you're invited to. It's stressful, but at least there will be turkey and ham. But, more importantly, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green bean casserole! Campbell's Soup has dropped its annual Thanksgiving poll on [...]

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Local art walk to begin this weekend

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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By |2023-11-01T12:17:10-05:00November 1st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Local art walk to begin this weekend

Arrest made for distribution of a controlled substance, causing death

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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Car wash suffers theft and damages of almost $18,000

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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By |2023-11-01T10:31:03-05:00November 1st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Car wash suffers theft and damages of almost $18,000

Jurors presented evidence showing apparent violation of protection order one week prior to murder

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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Manhattan Habitat for Humanity to host fundraising hoedown

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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By |2023-11-01T07:45:11-05:00November 1st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan Habitat for Humanity to host fundraising hoedown

Motorists advised to watch out for more deer on the roadways

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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By |2023-10-31T16:33:12-05:00October 31st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Motorists advised to watch out for more deer on the roadways

Riley County approves change order for EMS station; hears updates from Ogden officials

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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By |2023-10-31T16:22:13-05:00October 31st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County approves change order for EMS station; hears updates from Ogden officials

Parking garage elevator in Aggieville damaged

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...

By |2023-10-31T11:28:05-05:00October 31st, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Parking garage elevator in Aggieville damaged
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