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A preliminary hearing originally set for this week has been postponed for Bob’s Diner owner Robert Iacobellis. The 61-year-old’s attorneys filed a motion last Friday for a continuance in the case, after receiving new evidence. They’ve requested additional time to prepare for the hearing, which could lead to a jury trial. Iacobellis is accused of [...]

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A preliminary hearing originally set for this week has been postponed for Bob’s Diner owner Robert Iacobellis. The 61-year-old’s attorneys filed a motion last Friday for a continuance in the case, after receiving new evidence. They’ve requested additional time to prepare for the hearing, which could lead to a jury trial. Iacobellis is accused of [...]

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Manhattan Parks and Recreation and University Christian Church are partnering up to put on the sixth annual Night to Shine. Recreation Supervisor Zachary Bayless says the event is a prom night for those with special needs. Volunteers can also register at this website. Night to Shine begins at 5:30 p.m. at 2800 Claflin Rd. and [...]

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Commissioner says farewell Travis Altenhofen attended his final Pottawatomie County Commission meeting as a commissioner Monday. Altenhofen resigned from the commission in October of last year due to taking on more responsibilities in his job at Manko Window Systems. Following the meeting, Altenhofen took time to thank the people of Pottawatomie County for the chance [...]

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After a bill to expand Medicaid in Kansas fell one vote shy of being debated on the Senate floor during the 2019 legislative session, State Sen. Tom Hawk (D-Manhattan) is optimistic for it to get through both chambers in 2020. Speaking on KMAN’s In Focus Monday, Sen. Hawk said Gov. Laura Kelly and Sen. Jim [...]

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After a bill to expand Medicaid in Kansas fell one vote shy of being debated on the Senate floor during the 2019 legislative session, State Sen. Tom Hawk (D-Manhattan) is optimistic for it to get through both chambers in 2020. Speaking on KMAN’s In Focus Monday, Sen. Hawk said Gov. Laura Kelly and Sen. Jim [...]

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Riley County Police over the weekend arrested a Manhattan man on a warrant for charges from three separate incidents last year. John Galloway was arrested in the 3900 block of Rocky Ford Ave. on one count of aggravated battery, two counts of forgery, one count of property theft and one count of theft by deception. [...]

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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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Authorities in Pottawatomie County are investigating after multiple shots were fired at a residence in the small community of Emmett. According to Sheriff Shane Jager, just before 5 a.m. Sunday officers received a call in reference to shots fired in the 200 block of Bidwell Street in Emmett. After making contact with residents, it was [...]

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