KMAN Staff

Following an investigation into three Riley County Health Department employees, Riley County officials said Tuesday that while the department used all taxpayer dollars “appropriately,” their use did not align with Riley County policies. The investigation, which arose because department employees had procedural concerns, resulted in putting three employees on administrative leave and the resignation of [...]

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David Gemoll, the owner of Culver’s in Manhattan, filed a $10 million lawsuit against his former employer Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. District Court of Kansas on June 10 for wrongful termination. In the lawsuit, Gemoll says Microsoft hired him April 1, 2014. Microsoft later recruited Gemoll for promotion to a senior role in its [...]

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By Bryan Richardson After initial discussions regarding data centers, Riley County commissioners on Monday still weren’t ready to provide any direction on the future of those facilities in the area. “The more I learn about this, the more I’m just confused,” commissioner John Ford said. “It literally changes on a dime. You figure out one [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested early Saturday morning on multiple warrants and an additional charge of interference with law enforcement, according to the Riley County Police Department. Pamela May Hall, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:45 a.m. June 20 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Hall was wanted on three Riley County [...]

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An 81-year-old Manhattan woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning near downtown Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded to a report of an injury accident at approximately 8:09 a.m. June 19 in the 300 block of North Fifth Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 2019 Kia Sportage driven by [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday after a reported disturbance involving multiple victims in downtown Manhattan. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal deprivation of property and disorderly conduct at approximately 8:04 a.m. June 20 in the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue. A 67-year-old man, a 63-year-old woman and a 54-year-old woman [...]

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A Las Vegas man was arrested Sunday on a Riley County District Court warrant tied to drug distribution charges dating back more than a year. Martin Frank Stovall, 65, of Las Vegas, was arrested at approximately 3:22 p.m. June 21, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. Stovall was wanted on a [...]

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Weather-related delays have pushed back the reopening of Anderson Avenue, according to City of Manhattan officials. Concrete pouring operations were impacted by recent weather conditions, delaying the project’s completion. Crews made significant progress last week with nine concrete trucks and 30 workers on site, but the roadway is now expected to reopen to through traffic [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission has a full agenda for its Tuesday work session, including discussion of adjusting Evergy, Kansas Gas Service and wastewater fees. Commissioners will consider updates to the city’s wastewater rates and charges for 2027 and provide guidance to city staff. They will take no vote on any of the agenda items next [...]

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The National Weather Service has expanded a Flood Watch to include all of northeast Kansas as confidence grows in the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding Saturday night into Sunday morning. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) remains in effect for severe storms Saturday evening and overnight. Damaging winds up to 70 mph, [...]

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