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JCPD arrests suspect in string of tire slashings

Junction City Police say they’ve arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent tire slashings. Officers on Monday morning spotted 30-year-old William Kenneth Taylor and say he ran when they tried to make contact. After a brief chase, police say Taylor was taken into custody without incident. He’s being held at the Geary [...]

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By |2025-09-15T11:20:46-05:00September 15th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on JCPD arrests suspect in string of tire slashings

Police investigating string of tire slashings in Junction City

Police are investigating a string of tire slashings reported over the past week in several west-side neighborhoods. The Junction City Police Department said officers have responded to numerous calls about damaged vehicles in the 200 to 400 blocks of West 5th and West 6th streets, with additional reports coming from nearby areas. Investigators believe the [...]

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By |2025-09-14T08:49:47-05:00September 14th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Police investigating string of tire slashings in Junction City

City commission to consider budget, totaling 7.7% tax hike for average homeowner

After several meetings and public discussion, the Manhattan City Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday to consider exceeding the revenue neutral rate before voting to finalize the 2026 fiscal year budget. The budget includes a 1.35-mill increase, bringing it to 54.459, and increasing property taxes for the average Manhattan homeowner by 7.7% based on [...]

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By |2025-09-13T08:36:43-05:00September 13th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on City commission to consider budget, totaling 7.7% tax hike for average homeowner

Two Manhattan men arrested with $100k bonds for sex crimes

Two Manhattan men were arrested Thursday and are confined in Riley County Jail. Their arrests are not connected. Thomas Tyrone Epting, 47, was arrested Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the K-State Student Union. He is charged with rape, sexual battery, criminal restraint and kidnapping. Epting’s charges all involve the same victim. He is held in [...]

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By |2025-09-13T08:32:34-05:00September 13th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Two Manhattan men arrested with $100k bonds for sex crimes

Jury selection begins for trial of Fort Riley man charged with rape

By Rose Gruenbacher A trial for a man charged with rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery started Friday in Riley County District Court. Joshue Sandoval Serrano, 23, was arrested in 2024 for his alleged crimes. He has maintained a plea of innocence. The trial started Friday with jury selection and is scheduled to [...]

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By |2025-09-13T08:28:45-05:00September 13th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Jury selection begins for trial of Fort Riley man charged with rape

Probation violation tied to theft, burglary leads to arrest

A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday afternoon on a probation violation warrant connected to prior theft and burglary charges. Riley County Police said Christopher Campbell, 62, of Manhattan, was taken into custody at about 2:50 p.m. Sept. 11 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road. The warrant stems from original charges including three counts [...]

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By |2025-09-12T10:06:59-05:00September 12th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Probation violation tied to theft, burglary leads to arrest

Charges reduced for 83-year-old Manhattan man

An 83-year-old Manhattan man arrested Tuesday who was charged with multiple counts now faces just one charge of interference with law enforcement in Riley County District Court. Allen Steve Frazier made his first court appearance Wednesday. In a document filed with the court by Deputy Riley County Attorney David Lowden, Frazier is no longer facing [...]

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By |2025-09-12T08:53:22-05:00September 12th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Charges reduced for 83-year-old Manhattan man

USD 383 board member Katie Allen apologizes after post

USD 383 board member Katie Allen on Thursday apologized after replying to a post about the Charlie Kirk death “Well deserved.” Allen was replying to a repost on Facebook by Courtney Jane Hochman, a school board candidate. The original post, from People magazine, reported the death of the influential right-wing speaker and author Kirk, who [...]

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By |2025-09-12T07:51:04-05:00September 12th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 board member Katie Allen apologizes after post

37-year-old woman’s arrest tied to meth, contraband case

A Manhattan woman was arrested Tuesday evening on a probation violation warrant tied to previous drug and contraband charges. Riley County Police said Sarah Way, 37, of Manhattan, was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road. The warrant stems from original charges of possession of methamphetamine [...]

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By |2025-09-11T11:44:07-05:00September 11th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on 37-year-old woman’s arrest tied to meth, contraband case

Parks director shares update on draft survey reactions, CiCo Park renovations

The future of indoor aquatics and upgrades to CiCo Park remain a hot topic in Manhattan. Parks and Recreation officials are preparing a revised survey to gauge public support for a $60 million indoor water facility. Director Aaron Stewart told the Parks and Rec advisory board Monday that he and deputy city manager Jason Hilgers [...]

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By |2025-09-10T14:27:34-05:00September 10th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Parks director shares update on draft survey reactions, CiCo Park renovations
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