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The Riley County Historical Museum reported strong visitation numbers as it closed out 2025, thanks in part to a new holiday program. Museum director Katharine Hensler told county commissioners Monday that a first-time candlelight tour of the Goodnow House helped the museum exceed its typical winter attendance averages for the month of December. “We had [...]

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By Megan Moser and Rose Gruenbacher Manhattan is not a sanctuary jurisdiction, city manager Danielle Dulin said in a letter responding to a federal prosecutor last week. The correspondence follows an incident December 4 in which ICE agents were present at Manhattan Municipal Court to take into custody a woman who was there related to [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested early Sunday morning following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 11:47 p.m. Jan. 10 in the 700 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. The case involved allegations of driving under the influence, transporting an open container and tampering with an [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday afternoon following an aggravated burglary and domestic disturbance reported in the city. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 2:44 p.m. Jan. 10. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a 36-year-old man known to her was identified as the suspect. Police reported that the [...]

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A bicyclist was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon following a vehicle–pedestrian crash in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers responded around 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 to the intersection of Anderson Avenue and Waters Street. A 2023 Jeep Compass driven by 77-year-old Glen Milheim of Junction City struck a bicyclist, identified as 54-year-old Nataniel Ervin [...]

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a commercial poultry operation in Pottawatomie County. The business is currently under quarantine after a case was reported on Jan. 6. A KDA spokesperson told KMAN and The Mercury Friday that this is an ongoing response but did not disclose [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission will hold a special meeting in place of its Jan. 13 work session, where commissioners will hear an update on Aggieville construction and be appointed to external and city boards. City officials will provide an update on Aggieville trash consolidation, Tax Increment Finance public infrastructure construction, the future Moro Street design [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Wednesday night at Home Depot in Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 8:19 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 600 block of South Seth Child Road. Store staff reported that a known suspect stole various items, resulting in a total estimated loss of $1,195. Anyone with [...]

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A Fort Riley man was arrested Thursday night following a vehicle theft reported in Manhattan. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 10:28 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 500 block of Richards Drive. A 21-year-old woman told police a 21-year-old man known to her stole a 2021 Dodge Charger valued at $20,000. Officers [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested early Friday morning following a domestic disturbance that resulted in a police investigation. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 12:47 a.m. Jan. 9 in Manhattan. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim, and an 18-year-old man was identified as the suspect after it was reported that [...]

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