There’s no shortage of young professionals in Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary Counties. But the Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce took on the challenge of choosing 15 professionals to recognize for making a difference in their communities. They must first be nominated to be considered for the recognition; be at least 18 but [...]
It has been over 65 years since the Belvue Bridge was built, and Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties have been working to repair the now deteriorating structure that crosses the Kansas River. A 9 million dollar plan for the project was approved in the early spring of 2022, and county commissioners have attempted to receive federal [...]
Both the 0.5% local sales tax and the 0.2% countywide sales tax on roads and bridges will take effect in January. At the end of last year, the prior 0.5% sales tax expired. The county split the tax money with the city of Manhattan, but the latter split off to enact its own tax. The [...]
Three men are in custody on charges tied to a reported kidnapping Monday on Manhattan’s north side. According to the Riley County Police Department, 27-year-old Zane Thomas, of Junction City, 25-year-old Joseph Varvel and 21-year-old Cooper Brown, both of Manhattan were arrested on numerous charges including aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery. [...]
Geary County authorities are investigating an apparent accidental shooting involving a pre-teen Friday evening, at a rural residence on Humboldt Creek Road. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded just before 9 p.m. Friday and discovered the boy with a gunshot wound. During the investigation it was revealed the victim received his wound as [...]
An investigation is underway following a shooting that occurred early Friday morning in Ogden. According to the Riley County Police Department, the incident appeared to be isolated, with no threat to the public. The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of South Walnut Street. No injuries were reported. As of [...]
The Riley County Police Department celebrated Captain Josh Kyle Friday, with a couple hundred of his closest friends. Kyle followed his father’s and grandfather’s paths. He is now retired after serving the community for 31 years. County Commissioner and Law Board member John Ford spoke to KMAN about Kyle’s service to the community. Ford agreed [...]
Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr saw his contract renewed by city commissioners in December, though one member of the board thinks it’s time for a change in city administration. “I have some general issues with how the city was run last year,” says Commissioner Wynn Butler. The Commission on December 20 voted 4 to 1 [...]
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran will co-chair the Senate Army Caucus, replacing retiring U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma. Moran in a statement Thursday said he is honored to be selected, noting Kansas’ proud history of military service and home to Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth and the Army National Guard and Reserve. Moran is also the [...]
News Radio KMAN · KMAN On-Scene: New RCPD Dir. Brian Peete takes oath in Riley County Courthouse Judge Grant Bannister administered the oath of office for newly hired Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete in the Riley County Courthouse on Friday, December 30, 2022. Follow these links for more on Peete’s hiring and contract. [...]
