A large natural gas line was ruptured shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 916 Pottawatomie Street. Residents are asked to stay away from the area and those living within a quarter mile are asked to evacuate the area until further advised. This would include those who live in the 800 to 1000 […]
A Wichita man has entered a no contest plea in Pottawatomie County to vehicle burglary and felony theft. James Shirley, 21, entered the plea Tuesday in Pottawatomie County District Court in connection with a stolen vehicle case reported near St. George earlier this month, which resulted in a law enforcement chase. Sentencing has been set […]
A 58-year-old man convicted of aggravated indecent liberties and solicitation of a child in Pottawatomie County 20 years ago has been discharged from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Chester Sexton was discharged September 24th with the expiration of his sentence. Sexton was convicted of the two indecent liberties charges in connection with cases that occurred […]
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Tuesday announced that the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “When visitors come to Sunset Zoo, they can be assured that they are supporting a facility that is dedicated to the care and conservation of wildlife, deepening families’ connection to […]
The Kansas State University Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying three persons of interest in Criminal Damage to Property cases involving graffiti reported in Seaton Hall and in the Quad areas of Campus. The damage occurred sometime over the weekend of September 26-27, 2015. If you can help identify these […]
Concerns about a tax lid approved at the 11th hour by state legislators this past session were again discussed at Monday’s Intergovernmental meeting, with Riley County officials asking for support in challenging the change next session. The measure, which requires a vote by the public for increases in property tax increases over the rate of inflation […]
Riley County commissioners agreed to modify the speed limit for Skyway Drive in front of the Manhattan Regional Airport Monday morning. Riley County Public Works Director Leon Hobson informed commissioners that Skyway Drive will return to county ownership since work on K-18 has been completed. The Kansas Department of Transportation has been overseeing the road […]
A California man who was arrested in Wabaunsee County with 15 pounds of heroin was sentenced Monday to 46 months in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. Juan Carlos Ahumada, 21, of San Fernando, California, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin. In his plea, he admitted he was hired to […]
The intersection of 11th and Fremont where construction recently started will be closed to thru traffic on Wednesday, Sept. 30. In order to safely remove pavement from the area, the contractor will close the intersection for less than 24 hours. Travelers are encouraged to detour to Juliette Avenue or 14th Street. The intersection should reopen […]
September sales tax numbers are up for Manhattan, with about $893,165 collected compared to nearly $832,165 last year at the same time. That shows a positive impact on the Manhattan budget of close to $78,643. Manhattan Finance Director Bernie Hayen says not only have the 2015 reports been good, they also have been consistently reported on […]
