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By Bryan Richardson A resolution to move Riley County’s human resources division led to county clerk Rich Vargo expressing frustration Thursday about the process related to establishing a county administrator. The Riley County Commission approved a resolution that temporarily moves the human resources division under the counselor’s department until the county administrator position is established. [...]

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District 67 Rep. Angel Roeser, R-Manhattan, announced Tuesday that she will not run again after her current term in the Kansas Legislature. “Serving my community has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Roeser said. “I am deeply grateful to the constituents of District 67, community leaders, volunteers, friends, and family members who [...]

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By Beth Day WAMEGO — A raucous crowd of around 150 people gathered Wednesday to get answers from officials looking to build a data center in Pottawatomie County. Ryan Sanders and Charles Kontz, principals of Beltline Energy, spoke at a meeting at Iron Clad in Wamego. Beltline is based in Atlanta. The meeting originally had [...]

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The Manhattan Public Library board has approved a 2027 budget with an increase of nearly 8%. At its most recent meeting, the board passed a hike from $3.43 million in 2026 to $3.69 million for 2027, which is an increase of $260,000 or 7.59%. The biggest line-item changes are an additional $50,000 for personnel and [...]

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The 1st Infantry Division and Kansas State University reaffirmed their longstanding partnership on May 5 during the annual proclamation signing at Victory Park on Fort Riley, strengthening one of the Army’s most enduring university–installation relationships. The ceremony highlighted shared commitments to education, research, spouse employment, and quality‑of‑life initiatives that benefit soldiers, families, students, veterans, and [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple offender registration and perjury charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:49 a.m. in the 3000 block of Tonga Street for aggravated violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act, violation of the Kansas Offender Registration Act and perjury. Frank [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:31 p.m. in the 1200 block of Yuma Street for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or certain stimulants; distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 1,000 feet of [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on drug charges and multiple outstanding warrants, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:21 p.m. May 6th, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or [...]

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Riley County police officers arrested a fifth teenager Tuesday in connection to the report of an assault against a 15-year-old boy. Police arrested Elijah William Webber, 17, of Manhattan at 11:04 a.m. in the 300 block of Denison. He is charged with aggravated robbery inflicting bodily harm, battery and aggravated assault while disguised to conceal [...]

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By Bryan Richardson Some Riley County Health Department employees have been placed on administrative leave as the county conducts an investigation into a financial situation. “There’s just been some allegations that gave some concern with financial processes and certain personnel management,” county counselor Jacob Hansen told The Mercury on Monday. Hansen said he and the [...]

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