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MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Fire Department has determined Wednesday night’s fire at the Brookfield Residences apartment building was accidental. Investigators determined the fire started on the second-floor porch balcony due to improperly discarded smoking materials. Damage to the building is estimated at $120,000 along with $20,000 damage to the building’s contents. The two-story, 12-unit building [...]

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After a pursuit, Junction City Police arrested a man on a host of charges in the early morning hours of Thursday, according to officials. Jerry Hassler was arrested after 12:30 a.m. and is charged with driving with a canceled, suspended or revoked license as well as possession of a controlled substance and intent to distribute [...]

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Officers filed a report for forgery in the 200 block of Seth Child Rd in Manhattan on April 16, 2019, at approximately 9:40 AM. Officers listed Community First National Bank of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect used a false check to obtain cash. The estimated total loss associated with [...]

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RILEY — A local family left a sizable financial gift to the Riley City Library following his passing, according to the Riley Countian Newspaper. Val Burgman gave a $53,000 bequest to the library in honor of his wife, Maxine, when he died in 2018. Maxine is reported to have been a faithful patron of the [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of Pecan in Manhattan on April 15, 2019, at approximately 11:00 AM. Officers listed Douglass Bell, 33 of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took miscellaneous tools. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,900.00. Police ask [...]

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MANHATTAN — A Manhattan man who recently entered the race for a seat on the Manhattan City Commission this fall was arrested Monday. Aaron Estabrook, 35, was arrested shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Bluemont Ave. on suspicion of driving under the influence, a second offense according to Tuesday’s Riley County Police [...]

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MANHATTAN — With budget talks continuing forward, an adjustment to spending requests was presented by the Riley County Police Department at Monday’s meeting of the Riley County Law Board. RCPD Director Dennis Butler says he was approached after last month’s initial budget proposal by Law Board Chair and Manhattan Mayor Mike Dodson to reduce the [...]

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MANHATTAN — A pair of Manhattan residents were arrested over the weekend on charges stemming from an alleged assault that involved the unlawful discharge of a firearm. Riley County Police listed two Manhattan women as the victims after a known female suspect discharged a weapon and a known male suspect displayed a weapon around 2:30 [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on April 12, 2019, at approximately 4:20 PM. Officers listed Victoria’s Secret of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported two unknown female suspects took merchandise. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,066.00. Police ask [...]

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MANHATTAN — Little Apple Pride celebrated its 10th year in Manhattan on Saturday. The annual LGBTQ+ event brings together vendors, speakers and local agencies together for a day long celebration in Manhattan City Park filled with events for the community and its allies. President Drevel Taylor says he was amazed by the turnout at this [...]

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