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TOPEKA — The search for a new Chief Justice in the 21st Judicial District is underway. The 21st Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 8:30 a.m. July 24 to interview seven nominees for the vacancy, created by the retirement last month of Chief Judge Meryl Wilson. The person chosen for the position will oversee court cases [...]

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MANHATTAN — The Riley County Police Department is looking into an incident that scammed a Manhattan woman out of $20,000. Department officials have been warning the public about this type of scam for the last two weeks on its Facebook page, where this information was posted. The scam involves a suspect disguising his or her [...]

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Photos courtesy Clay Center Police Department CLAY CENTER — The search continues for a missing Clay Center boy that could potentially be in danger. On Saturday, officers from the Clay Center Police Department said 2-year-old Lucas Ohlde was last seen on Friday in town. They believe he is no longer in Clay Center and may [...]

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After reviewing more than 100 submissions, the Manhattan Arts and Humanities Advisory Board have settled on seven finalists in the City of Manhattan flag contest. Submissions opened in March 29 and now the choice of Manhattan’s new city flag goes to the public for a vote. Voting opens on Monday, July 1 and closes Sunday, [...]

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Four people accused of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school were arrested in Junction City Thursday after police served a search warrant. According to a release by police, officers discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm while performing the search. In addition to the distribution charges, 33-year-old Samantha [...]

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MANHATTAN — A 38-year-old Manhattan man has been convicted for his role in a standoff with Riley County Police in January 2018. At a court hearing Thursday, Mark Harrison entered into a plea agreement and was subsequently found guilty on one charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter and one charge of criminal damage to property. Harrison [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 1400 block of Watson Pl. in Manhattan on June 27, 2019, at approximately 9:40 AM. Officers listed a 21-year-old female from Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took her Moped. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Police ask [...]

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MANHATTAN — Riley County Police say a teenager was injured Thursday evening after being struck by a car in west Manhattan. The accident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Kimball Ave. RCPD says a 16-year-old male victim was transported to Ascension Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Online [...]

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As water levels at Tuttle Creek Reservoir are on a rising trend once again, the Emergency Operations Center in Manhattan has re-opened in response. Officials from multiple emergency services across the City of Manhattan as well as Riley and Pottawatomie Counties will collaborate to monitor conditions at the lake and on the Kansas River. No [...]

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As water levels at Tuttle Creek Reservoir are on a rising trend once again, the Emergency Operations Center in Manhattan has re-opened in response. Officials from multiple emergency services across the City of Manhattan as well as Riley and Pottawatomie Counties will collaborate to monitor conditions at the lake and on the Kansas River. No [...]

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