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City commissioners on Tuesday will discuss end-of-year finances from 2025 and city debt. City administration and Baker Tilly, the city’s financial advisor, have prepared presentations covering both the 2025 city financials, and a bond and interest fund (city debt) forecast. The finances report will include a breakdown of revenue from sales tax, property taxes, franchise [...]

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Two people were transported to the hospital Thursday evening following a crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 5:22 p.m. April 23rd to the area of Sloan Street and Griffith Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2004 Cadillac DeVille driven by Robert [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday evening following a reported disturbance, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 6:51 p.m. April 23rd, 2026, in the 2100 block of Casement Road for criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer and criminal damage to property. Julia Sue Booher, 24, of [...]

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A trial scheduled to begin Thursday in Riley County District Court has instead been postponed until the defendant receives a competency evaluation. Daniel Francis Lee was arrested in August 2024 for battering four county corrections officers. His case was scheduled for trial Thursday and Friday, but was continued after Lee’s defense attorney made a motion [...]

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One person was killed Thursday when a semi left the roadway on Interstate 70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes, about two miles west of Junction City. The truck reportedly left the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, re-entered the roadway and then [...]

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One person was killed Thursday when a semi left the roadway on Interstate 70 in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says it happened just after 6 p.m. in the westbound lanes, about two miles west of Junction City. The truck reportedly left the roadway to the right, entered a ditch, re-entered the roadway and then [...]

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By Bryan Richardson Local brewing companies are able to fully realize their vision for a new CiCo Park event after the Riley County Commission on Thursday approved alcohol sales for the festivities. Manhattan Brewing Company and Aggieville Brewing Company are planning to hold Little Apple Mayfest from 4 to 10 p.m. May 16. The companies [...]

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Aaron Estabrook is suspending his campaign for the Kansas House of Representatives. The former Manhattan city commissioner and school board member posted on social media Thursday morning his decision comes after “reflecting on several important factors,” — most notably underlying health concerns and ensuring that he takes necessary time to fully recover and regain his [...]

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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online scam in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 10:44 a.m. April 22nd in the 1500 block of Harry Road for theft by deception and identity theft. A 69-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect he met online [...]

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Police are investigating a reported theft case involving a vehicle loan in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:38 a.m. April 22nd, 2026, in the 2600 block of Anderson Avenue. K-State Federal Credit Union was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 34-year-old man [...]

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