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Three men charged with violating federal hunting laws pleaded guilty recently to illegally hunting whitetail deer on Fort Riley where explosives are discharged during training exercises. U.S. Attorney for Kansas Stephen McAllister says Gregory Frikken, James Nunley and Michael J. Smith each admitted to trespassing on federal property and illegally harvesting trophy whitetail deer in [...]

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Following a year where none of Manhattan’s water parks were open due to COVID-19, the city says it is moving ahead with plans to open at least some of its public swimming pools. City Manager Ron Fehr spoke recently about some of the challenges the city faces as it looks to bring back some semblance [...]

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Pottawatomie County commissioners have delayed designating an official county newspaper for the publishing of meeting agendas and minutes. In the past, the county rotated between some of the county’s small publications but has since used the Wamego Times as its designated paper. A motion by Commission Chair Greg Riat during Monday’s Board of County Commissioners [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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Horses, just like humans, are susceptible to medical emergencies. Chris Blevins, Kansas State Equine Vet Health Center Field Service Clinician, says understanding what to look for while caring for your horse is important. He tells KMAN there are several medical emergencies for horses, most of which, can be seen in the early stages. “Lacerations, is [...]

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Riley County says it could begin easing up COVID restrictions in the coming weeks if case numbers continue to decrease. On Monday, just 23 new cases along with 89 recoveries were confirmed by the health department, bringing the number of active cases to 186. Ascension Via Christi Hospital is currently caring for five positive patients, [...]

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Three men avoided prison for hunting deer in areas of Fort Riley where explosives are discharged during training exercises, but they will each pay several thousand dollars in penalties. The men will also be banned from hunting for three years while they are on probation. The federal case involving several illegal [...]

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A Manhattan man is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a child.Riley County Police served a search warrant Sunday night on 34-year-old Jason Durigan at his home in the 700 block of Allison Ave. Durigan is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation involving a minor. Online court records allege he possessed images of a [...]

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