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MANHATTAN — A soggy spring has led to an increased risk for diseases this summer for pets and farm animals. This is brought on by an increased mosquito presence around standing waters. KSU Vet Med Clinical Professor Dr. Susan Nelson says that can lead to West Nile among other viruses. Nelson says the heartworm parasite [...]

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MANHATTAN — Riley County Police are seeking help identifying two people after electronics were taken from a local retailer Sunday. The photo above shows two individuals walking out of the Manhattan Best Buy. Police believe they may have knowledge of the incident. If you have any helpful information on the identity of the individuals in [...]

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Officers filed a report for forgery and theft in the 1000 block of Westloop Pl. in Manhattan on June 10, 2019, at approximately 7:15 PM. Officers listed Alicia Bartlett, 38, of Manhattan and KS State Bank as the victims when it was reported an unknown female suspect cashed a fraudulent check from the victim’s account. [...]

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RILEY COUNTY — Residents in the Riverchase Mobile Home Park have been advised to boil their water until further notice. The advisory was issued due to a loss of pressure due to system maintenance. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. As a result, customer should [...]

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Riley County commissioners are looking to make several cuts to the 2020 budget, so as to not have an election. Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison presented revenues to the commissioners Monday since they now know the cost of the mill and mill levy.  Currently, the value of the mill is $657,136 with a mill levy [...]

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JUNCTION CITY — A Junction City woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing death of a man late Monday evening. Junction City Police were dispatched shortly before 9:30 p.m. to the 100 block of East Vine Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Officers located 55-year-old Eddie Starks of Junction City [...]

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The high water advisory in place in areas downstream from Tuttle Creek Lake — including the Berry Streets and Dix Addition in Northview — has been lifted, but residents are advised to stay aware of the situation. Lake elevation has steadily declined since the end of May, recorded at a level of 1129.48 feet above [...]

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Fire hydrants around the Manhattan community will be painted and flushed out starting this week, according to a Monday release. The Manhattan Fire Department does this annually. The purpose of flowing is to clear out the water lines and ensure the hydrants are functioning as they should. Residents are advised not to drive or ride [...]

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Hal Lucas, 52, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 6900 block of Fort Riley Boulevard in Ogden on June 8, 2019, at approximately 1:26 AM. Lucas was arrested on offenses of flee or attempt to elude, interference with LEO, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and possession of methamphetamine. Lucas was issued a $20,000.00 [...]

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Residents in the area of the 1500 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard may hear some explosions Wednesday, June 12. The Riley County Police Department will be conducting training exercises that involve controlled explosions. Law enforcement personnel will be practicing dynamic entries and as a result, portions of Holiday Drive and Meadows Lane will be closed [...]

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