A Junction City man is in custody after police say he violated a protection order. Riley County Police arrested 41-year-old Antoine Jones Monday at the jail, charging him with four counts of violating a protection order. Police released no further info...
A K-State fraternity member is in critical condition after he fell out the window of his fraternity house Saturday, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Jack Fleischaker, 19, reportedly fell out of a second-story window of the two-story Sigma Chi fraternity house at 1224 Fremont St. at about 3:15 a.m., according to sources. [...]
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By Bella Zarate The K-State Gardens welcomed runners and walkers of all ages Saturday for the fifth annual Run for the Roses 5k and 1-mile walk — and if one participant is any indication, the event is as much about community as it is competition. Marvin Hachmeister, 95, has seen the K-State Gardens go through [...]
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Riley County police director Brian Peete is pushing back against the notion that the proposed police budget increase is too high. Peete was responding to criticism from police board members during last week’s meeting, some of whom said the city and county governments — which fund the police department in an 80-20 split — might [...]
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By Nathan Gaddie Little Apple Pride festivities brought Manhattan’s LGBTQ+ community together over the weekend. A parade through Aggieville kicked off the event, followed by a festival at City Park. Organizers estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 people showed up in support. Brad Everett, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, continued his family’s tradition of [...]
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Police are investigating a vehicle burglary and theft reported Saturday night in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 8:09 p.m. April 25th, 2026, in the 1100 block of Bertrand Street. A 20-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect stole her vehicle. The vehicle was later located and [...]
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Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact the region in two waves today and into early Monday, with the National Weather Service placing much of northeast Kansas under an enhanced risk for severe weather. Forecasters say the first round of storms is expected between noon and 6 p.m., with activity developing across central Kansas and moving [...]
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The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s 14th annual Grow Green Match Day on Wednesday resulted in over $2.9 million going to 102 recipients. According to the organization’s initial counts, this year’s donations amount to $2,414,237.85, with match funds coming in at $530,000. The 2026 donations reflect an 18.2% increase from last year’s sum. 97 fewer donors participated than [...]
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By Nathan Gadie The Steven A. Cohen Veterans Network opened its first military family clinic in Manhattan at Centerstone this week. Supported by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the clinic represents an opportunity to help veterans, active service members and their families address their mental health needs. This is the network’s 23rd clinic between 21 [...]
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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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