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Pottawatomie Co. deputies investigating sign shootings

Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a string of road sign shootings. Officers were dispatched Friday night to the area of Bigelow Road west of Westmoreland for the report of an ATV driving around shooting. Deputies found several road signs which had been shot at and damaged along Antelope Run, Bigelow and [...]

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KDWPT considering possible closure of Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area due to safety concerns

A possible temporary closure of the Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area is under consideration by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Department staff have received concerns over high numbers of visitors, illegal activities and complaints from area residents. The 59-acre area, which sits on Deep Creek, seven miles southeast of Manhattan was donated to [...]

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Pottawatomie County commissioner talks Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization membership concerns

The Pottawatomie County Commission is beginning to question whether its annual contribution of approximately $5000 to the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, which helps coordinate and promote the area’s transportation system, is worth the return. Dee McKee, a Pottawatomie County commissioner, spoke about some of her concerns on Tuesday’s In Focus, saying being part of [...]

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By |2020-06-23T16:46:44-05:00June 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Pottawatomie County commissioner talks Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization membership concerns

Boomtown announces details for rescheduled show; Randolph Independence Day celebration cancelled

Freedom still rings this September with Boomtown officially back on. Wamego’s annual parade and fireworks show has been officially rescheduled for Sunday, September 6th after receiving approval from the city commission. In addition to the parade and fireworks show, the annual car show will be featured in Wamego City Park and both the Wamego Aquatics [...]

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RCPD Report 6/23/20

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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K-State to require masks on most of university property

Masks or face coverings are now required on a majority of Kansas State University property. The university announced Tuesday an updated policy effective immediately for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. This extends to all contractors and vendors working on university property. It specifically mentions coverings in all hallways, public spaces, classrooms and other common [...]

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Manhattan woman charged with attempted murder appointed new attorney

A 26-year-old Manhattan woman charged with attempted first-degree murder earlier this month appeared in Riley County District Court via Zoom for a status hearing Tuesday. Ashley Nicole Wright is jailed on one count of attempted murder, aggravated battery and aggravated burglary. Due to a conflict of interest, the public defender’s office has withdrawn from the [...]

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Riley County health department issues new local health order

Riley County health department announced Local Health Order No. 13. This new health order in place due to the recent increase in positive cases, more hospitalizations, and heightened evidence of community spread.  The issue will go into effect at12:01 a.m. on Wednesday Jun 24 and will remain in effect for 14 days, or until amended, [...]

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RCPD investigating unattended death of Manhattan woman

Riley County Police are investigating after a 60-year-old woman was found dead at her home Monday. Police say they received a call after a woman was found unresponsive in the 700 block of Osage Street at around 3:30 p.m. It’s not clear how she died. Police are calling it an unattended death investigation. No additional [...]

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Emergency crews rescue six after boat becomes disabled on Milford Lake

Storms caused a scary incident for boaters on Milford Lake Monday. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call at around 8 p.m. after a boat became disabled, due to the strong winds and was taking on water. The Sheriff’s marine unit responded and located the boat with six adults on board in [...]

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