A Fort Riley soldier has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Topeka for his alleged role in a romance scheme that netted approximately $150,000 in fraud claims from at least 25 individuals. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 24-year-old Innocent Ugwu, of Fort Riley, is charged with five counts of wire fraud, five counts [...]
Memorial Day services are planned across the area Monday. The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will conduct the annual ceremony at 11:40 a.m. Monday at the Post Cemetery at 193 Huebner Road. The observance honors the men and women who died while serving our country. Outgoing Fort Riley Garrison Commander Colonel Will McKannay will [...]
Riley County Police are investigating a report of damage at the Eisenhower Baseball Complex. Police say an unknown suspect damaged the maintenance shop door, a score box and a restroom with graffiti sometime this week. It was reported to police on Tuesday. The estimated total loss associated with this case is about $500. Tips can [...]
Riley County Police are investigating a case of credit card fraud that involved several thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized purchases. According to RCPD’s Activity Report, officers listed Bank of America and a 66-year-old man as victims Wednesday, when it was reported the man’s credit card information was stolen online with approximately $13,000 worth of [...]
A former Manhattan man, with active warrants accusing him of sex crimes involving a minor, was found dead earlier this month in Nevada. The Riley County Police Department confirmed that 40-year-old Joshua Briggs, of Las Vegas, was found dead May 12. The local coroner’s office reported Briggs died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A complaint [...]
Ongoing levee construction is prompting Manhattan city officials to close an additional section of Linear Trail beginning June 1. Portions of the trail have been closed through the first phase of the project between South Manhattan Ave. and US-24. Assistant Director of the Manhattan Parks & Recreation Department, Wyatt Thompson explains what the second phase [...]
Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning as it celebrates its 31st home construction project. Similar to a home project built in 2021, the home once completed will have the ability to produce as much power as it consumes through high-performance design and the use of solar panels. Officials say [...]
This past weekend Eric Church‘s 9-month 51-city Gather Again tour wrapped up in New York City at the word famous Madison Square Garden. The Chief in charge is sharing a video thank you to the fans that came out for the shows from the crew that made it happen. Watch it here… Photo Credit: Anthony […]
Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be flown at half-staff throughout the state of Kansas until sundown on Friday in honor of the 19 children and two adults killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday. Local reaction was gathered from educators throughout Riley and Geary County. USD 475 [...]
Lainey Wilson stopped by The Today Show this week to chat with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about her career, including her start as a “Hannah Montana” impersonator when she was a teenager. Lainey then performed her new single at country radio, “Heart Like A Truck.” Watch the conversation and performance here… Photo Courtesy […]
