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The director of the Riley County Police Department says he rejects any suggestions that local police are siding with federal immigration enforcement or pushing back against it. “We don’t actively participate in immigration detention, but we do follow the law,” Brian Peete said. Peete joined Within Reason with Mike Matson Friday on News Radio KMAN, [...]

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Riley County commissioners on Monday unanimously approved an updated compensation for travel and study time policy for county employees. Human Resources director Elizabeth Ward presented the final draft to commissioners, clarifying how employees may be compensated when study or training time happens during work hours. “This verbiage still allows for a department head to potentially [...]

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One person is dead after a late Tuesday evening crash in Manhattan involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, it happened just after 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Bluemont Ave. and Tuttle Creek Blvd. Authorities say a northbound vehicle was crossing the intersection when it struck a pedestrian, dressed [...]

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A 77-year-old man was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle near Riley. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Madison Road/US-77 just west of the Falcon Road/US 24 intersection. Authorities say a pedestrian, identified as Thomas McHugh, of Riley was crossing US-77 when he was struck [...]

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A major rebuild of Manhattan Regional Airport’s main taxiway is moving forward. On Monday, the Airport Advisory Board received a report from Olsson Engineering officials about how the multimillion dollar project will bring the aging runway up to current Federal Aviation Administration standards. The city commission authorized plans to finance the project on Nov. 18, [...]

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Riley County employees and elected officials are set to receive pay increases in 2026 after commissioners on Monday unanimously approved the pay scales and annual salary resolution. “The employees of Riley County are grateful to the commissioners for committing to market competitive salaries,” said Elizabeth Ward, Riley County’s human resources director. The action implements merit [...]

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Riley County commissioners unanimously approved a plan Thursday to consolidate three of its public safety divisions into a single Emergency Services Department next year, a move officials say will save taxpayers money and increase efficiency. The proposal merges Riley County Emergency Medical Services, Fire District No. 1 and Emergency Management into one department ahead of [...]

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After more than three decades leading the Pride of Wildcat Land, Frank Tracz will take his final bow this weekend at a Kansas State University home football game. On Tuesday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN, Tracz said his biggest hope for whoever succeeds him as band director is that [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday morning on multiple drug-related offenses. Riley County police say officers executed a search warrant in the 2000 block of Seaton Ave. Tuesday morning before taking 55-year-old Troy Rhodd into custody. Rhodd is charged with possession with intent to manufacture or cultivate a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and [...]

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The Wichita City Council has moved a step closer to naming its next city manager — and the recommendation is a familiar name in Manhattan. Following an executive session Tuesday, the council voted 5-2 to enter contract negotiations with former Manhattan Assistant City Manager Dennis Marstall. Council members Mike Hoheisel and Brandon Johnson voted no. [...]

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