A Dickinson County woman was killed Tuesday after her pickup collided with a semi on US 77, south of Junction City. The Kansas Highway Patrol says just after 11:30 a.m., the eastbound pickup driven by 22-year-old Savannah Laudemann of Woodbine, was struck on the driver’s side by the southbound semi by while entering the roadway. [...]
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Yet another Aggieville business has shut its doors. Keltic Star, the British themed pub and grill located in the center of the Aggieville Business District, had it’s final day of business Sunday. Co-owner Shirley McCall says the decision after seven years to close was not one they took lightly. The restaurant employed about 20 people [...]
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Katie’s Way of Manhattan will soon be providing a new service to area parents. Katie’s Way director and psychologist Matthew Wassom says the Community Care program will train parents in anticipating and dealing with certain behavior in children. “This program is designed for parents and families that have young children ages two to eight,” Wassom [...]
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RANDOLPH — The Riley County Police Department is investigating after an unattended death was reported in north Riley County late Monday night. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., dispatchers were alerted to the Green Randolph Bridge. RCPD says they discovered a deceased individual but their investigation concluded there was no threat to the public and that the [...]
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RILEY — The Riley County USD 378 school board on held a forum to discuss a proposed $15 million dollar bond referendum with the public. Speaking to a gathering at the Riley County High School cafeteria Monday, Superintendent Cliff Williams said the bond would cost the owner of a $100,000 home around $18 per month [...]
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A discussion on mass shootings will take place later this month in Manhattan hosted and facilitated by area 4H youth as a way to engage community members. Those leading the forum are trained, neutral moderators who present the overall problem and then three or four approaches to working through the problem. Riley County 4H student [...]
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Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 800 block of Fremont in Manhattan on October 11, 2019, at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed a 36-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known male suspect took her white 1999 Mercedes. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500.00. [...]
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To end National Fire Prevention Week, the Manhattan Fire Department held their annual open house. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes says this event gives the public the opportunity to see what they do and provide some fire safety information. “We always look at the fire department as something that the citizens pay for, so we [...]
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The Riley County Police Department hosted a police interaction course as a learning opportunity for autistic adults and teenagers. The event, held at Westview Community Church Saturday morning showcased how those individuals should act in certain police situations, like traffic stops. “I think it’s good for us as individuals to learn that this is how [...]
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Two Manhattan community members are spearheading an effort to build a potential project along the Kansas River Front. Phil Anderson and Rod Harms are raising funds and educating the public for Riverfront MHK. The project would include a developed riverfront district near downtown Manhattan. They hope to raise $175,000 to hire a consultant to begin [...]
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