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Riley County police director Brian Peete is working with other law enforcement agencies like the Kansas Bureau of Investigations and Kansas Highway Patrol to assemble a multi-agency task force to combat human and sex trafficking in the region. Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board member Kaleb James said in Tuesday’s board meeting that the top [...]

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The Manhattan Community Health Foundation’s board of directors announced last week the recipients of their inaugural Cornerstone of Community Health award. Mary Lindquist and family will be recognized for the honor at the foundation’s gala Feb. 21 at the K-State Alumni Center. The cornerstone award recognizes individuals or families who demonstrate impactful leadership through innovation, [...]

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Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a $266,021 increase to the construction contract for the Anderson Avenue Water, Street and Stormwater Improvements Project. Mayor Susan Adamchak and commissioner Andrew Von Lintel were not present. The change order funds additional storm sewer work by Bayer Construction Company, including correcting an undersized pipe segment ($11,570) and [...]

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Manhattan Regional Airport set new passenger records in 2025. In a Tuesday news release, city officials said the airport logged 83,220 enplanements and more than 166,000 total passengers on American Airlines flights in 2025. Both were all-time highs and about 2% above the previous year’s figures. “This milestone underscores sustained regional demand and strong traveler [...]

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One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash at a busy Manhattan intersection. Riley County Police say officers responded around 6:51 p.m. Jan. 20 to the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Bluemont Avenue. A 2017 Kia Niro driven by 24-year-old Anthony Corral of Manhattan collided with a 2014 Buick [...]

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Geary County rural fire crews responded to three separate fire calls Tuesday afternoon, all happening within the span of about an hour. In a post on its Facebook page, the department said crews responded to a call at around 2:40 p.m. after welding on a fence sparked a large grass fire along Old Highway 13. [...]

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Snow is becoming more likely to impact northeast Kansas from Friday afternoon through early Sunday, with forecasters warning of potentially hazardous travel conditions. While exact snowfall amounts remain uncertain, most locations are expected to see at least some accumulation from falling and blowing snow. Roads could become slick, particularly during periods of heavier snowfall and [...]

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Officials released Riley County police director Brian Peete’s new contract, which dictates an annual salary of $197,088. It also includes provisions of an unmarked police vehicle for job-related duties, a monthly clothing allowance, a smartphone and cellular coverage for Peete’s personal iPad. Peete and the county law enforcement agency board last month agreed to a contract extension [...]

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Kansas Rep. Angel Roeser is changing her name — at least personally. She said since it’s a slow process, she won’t change her name for her work in the Legislature right away. Roeser is a Republican representing the 67th District, which includes part of Manhattan. She’s in the second year of a two-year term and [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Friday morning following a reported domestic disturbance. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 9:24 a.m. Jan. 16 in Manhattan. A 39-year-old woman reported that a 44-year-old man known to her battered her and caused property damage. Officers arrested Kevin Harbaugh, 44, of Manhattan, at approximately 9:47 a.m. [...]

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