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RCPD reports uptick in use of force numbers, attributed to new accreditation standards

The Riley County Police Department’s use of force numbers increased slightly, between 2019 and 2020. Captain Josh Kyle addressed the Riley County Law Board Monday, regarding the analysis of the Use of Force Report. There was a 6% increase in total use of force incidents and a 4% increase in applications of force from 2019 [...]

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RCPD reports uptick in use of force numbers, attributed to new accreditation standards

The Riley County Police Department’s use of force numbers increased slightly, between 2019 and 2020. Captain Josh Kyle addressed the Riley County Law Board Monday, regarding the analysis of the Use of Force Report. There was a 6% increase in total use of force incidents and a 4% increase in applications of force from 2019 [...]

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RCPD reports uptick in use of force numbers, attributed to new accreditation standards

The Riley County Police Department’s use of force numbers increased slightly, between 2019 and 2020. Captain Josh Kyle addressed the Riley County Law Board Monday, regarding the analysis of the Use of Force Report. There was a 6% increase in total use of force incidents and a 4% increase in applications of force from 2019 [...]

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RCPD reports uptick in use of force numbers, attributed to new accreditation standards

The Riley County Police Department’s use of force numbers increased slightly, between 2019 and 2020. Captain Josh Kyle addressed the Riley County Law Board Monday, regarding the analysis of the Use of Force Report. There was a 6% increase in total use of force incidents and a 4% increase in applications of force from 2019 [...]

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Local leaders remember former Secretary of State Colin Powell

Local leaders are remembering Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, who died Monday at 84, from COVID-19 complications. Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel John Armbrust got to work closely with Powell his tenure as Joint Chiefs chairman under former President George H.W. Bush. Armbrust remembers Powell’s visit to Kansas State University’s [...]

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Next phase of North Campus Corridor project begins Monday as local officials celebrate progress

While the year-long closure of Kimball between North Manhattan and Denison Avenues is likely to draw plenty of consternation from drivers, it was the subject of praise Thursday at an event hosting KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz. The latest phase of the North Campus Corridor project is being mostly funded by a KDOT grant. Lorenz praised [...]

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New COVID infections holding steady in latest Riley County weekly report

The Riley County Health Department has reported 74 new COVID infections and 44 more recoveries in its weekly report Thursday. The health department says it’s monitoring 111 active cases. The percent positive rate for new infections ticked up slightly to 4 percent, up from 2.5 percent the week before. As of Thursday seven COVID-positive patients [...]

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No injuries reported after train hits truck near Emmett

No injuries were reported after a train struck a truck on a railroad crossing east of Emmett in Pottawatomie County Wednesday night. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and emergency personnel from St. Mary’s, Pottawatomie County EMS and the Emmett Fire Department, along with Union Pacific Railroad, responded to the scene shortly after 9 [...]

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Manhattan Housing Authority awarded $2.6M grant for rental assistance

Manhattan Housing Authority recently awarded a $2.6 million grant to start a Bridge to Housing Stability program for Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance applicants. MHA commissioner, Brad Claussen says, applying is worth the effort to go through the process. KERA has provided around $1.4 million to area property owners directly. Assistance is temporary. Individuals are granted 3 months of [...]

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Habitat for Humanity hosting furniture drive for Afghan family

Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity is getting first of many Afghan families settled into their new homes. KMAN spoke with Executive Director, Josh Brewer with Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity. The Habitat Restore created a donation drive to increase their existing furniture inventory .  Along with a provided grant to families to furnish their homes through the Restore. The Housing MHK Fund is a local [...]

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