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Stormy weather expected though early next week

Cloudy and cool conditions are expected today, with isolated to scattered showers developing across the area from west to east. Rain and storm chances will increase tonight and continue into Sunday morning. Thunderstorms are forecast to redevelop Sunday afternoon and overnight, with some storms in north central Kansas potentially becoming strong to severe. An upper-level [...]

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By |2025-04-26T09:41:27-05:00April 26th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Stormy weather expected though early next week

K-State graduate and children’s book author returns to visit Manhattan school

By Emma Loura Kansas-born author and K-State graduate Tammi Sauer returned to her old stomping grounds Wednesday, teaching the 2nd and 3rd graders of Amanda Arnold Elementary about effective story-telling. Sauer, who has written and published 37 children’s books, says she combines heart and humor to her writing. “It’s just such a strange and wonderful [...]

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By |2025-04-26T09:12:56-05:00April 26th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on K-State graduate and children’s book author returns to visit Manhattan school

Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD

By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County Police Department this week proposed a $30.85 million budget for 2026, which would be a 7.28% increase from 2025. However police board members unanimously rejected the proposal, and chairman John Matta said the increase was twice as high as he wanted it to be. Director Brian Peete said the proposed number, [...]

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By |2025-04-25T13:25:22-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD

USD 383 FIT Closet settling into new, larger facility

A local organization that provides clothing to families facing homelessness has a new location in Manhattan. The USD 383 FIT Closet recently moved into its new facility in the back of the Lincoln Education Center at 901 Poyntz Ave., the site of the former Manhattan High east campus. “We have about twice as much space [...]

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By |2025-04-25T11:04:39-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 FIT Closet settling into new, larger facility

City staff present comprehensive plan to address stormwater management

Manhattan city officials unveiled a comprehensive stormwater management strategy at Tuesday’s city commission work session, highlighting critical infrastructure improvements and environmental protection efforts. The city plans to tackle four areas: neighborhood drainage systems, detention basins, water quality and flood plain management. Assistant City Manager Wyatt Thompson told city commissioners Tuesday that a significant new initiative [...]

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By |2025-04-25T10:11:12-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on City staff present comprehensive plan to address stormwater management

Manhattan man arrested on stalking and protection order violations

A Manhattan man was taken into custody last week after reportedly violating multiple court-ordered no-contact orders. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report of stalking and violation of a court order in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on April 24, 2025. A 28-year-old woman was listed as the [...]

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By |2025-04-25T09:39:57-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan man arrested on stalking and protection order violations

54-year-old arrested for warrants, meth possession

A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on multiple outstanding warrants and new drug-related charges. According to the Riley County Police Department, an officer made contact with 54-year-old John Swartz in the 3000 block of Conrow Drive on April 24 at approximately 10:34 a.m. During the encounter, Swartz was arrested for three failure to appear [...]

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By |2025-04-25T09:37:36-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on 54-year-old arrested for warrants, meth possession

Storms possible across the area this afternoon

The National Weather Service says there’s a 30 to 50 percent chance for thunderstorms to develop this afternoon across parts of northeast and east central Kansas. If storms form, they are expected to move east and could bring locally heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail. Residents are advised to monitor conditions closely and have a [...]

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By |2025-04-24T13:35:59-05:00April 24th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Storms possible across the area this afternoon

Fire destroys Manhattan mobile home

No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a mobile home in south Manhattan early Thursday morning. The Manhattan Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched around 1:20 a.m. to 1704 Fair Lane, lot 15 and contained the fire within 10 minutes. The cause was determined to be accidental due to the resident illegally burning trash. [...]

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By |2025-04-24T11:11:58-05:00April 24th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Fire destroys Manhattan mobile home

Three arrested for drug charges at Manhattan convenience store

Three people were arrested at a Manhattan convenience store Wednesday on charges of drug possession and distribution. Riley County Police were called out to Shop Quick, at 529 Richards Drive, shortly before 5 p.m. Police charged 28-year-old David Roman, 22-year-old Yabdiel Rodriguez and 16-year-old Xavier Rodriguez, each with single counts of possession with intent to [...]

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By |2025-04-24T10:08:32-05:00April 24th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Three arrested for drug charges at Manhattan convenience store
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