Initial investigation reports have been sent to the Riley County Attorney’s Office in connection with a fatal accident at Marlatt Avenue and Tuttle Creek Boulevard nearly two weeks ago. Jenna Lindsten, 30, of Manhattan died following the February 13th Saturday morning accident involving a semi driven by Ethan Butts, 21, also of Manhattan. Riley County
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The 2016 Kansas Presidential Caucuses will be held around the state of Kansas, on March 5th. The Democratic Party will hold caucuses in over 40 locations while the Republican Party will hold caucuses in each Kansas county. Those planning to exercise their right to vote can do so at the following locations: Democratic Caucus Information: Per Pottawatomie
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Officers with the Riley County Police Department arrested Frank Cooper Jr., 43, of Junction City, Kansas on February 23, 2016 at approximately 10:45 PM. Cooper was at the Riley County Police Department when arrested on a warrant for probation violation (original offense listed as attempted violation of a protection order) as well as a warrant
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City revenue funds and projections saw a review, Tuesday night. The items were given a closer look, as Manhattan City Commissioners prepare to deal with a potential tax lid. Under a recently passed state law, city and county governments need to hold a public vote if they want to raise spending by more than an
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A Wamego woman was injured in a Shawnee County accident Tuesday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Genevieve Cancelada, 19, was driving a 2013 Honda CRV eastbound on highway 24 at 54th Street when she drove off the edge of the roadway and over-corrected the vehicle, which then rolled in the south ditch. Cancelada was taken
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The Riley County USD 378 Board of Education has announced that Cliff Williams has been selected as the district’s new Superintendent. Williams will replace Interim Superintendent Nancy Meyer who will be leaving on June 30, 2016. The board held a special meeting Tuesday night and approved the hiring of Williams by a 6-0 vote.
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Officers with the Riley County Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded to 930 Poyntz Avenue at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan Tuesday at approximately 5:20 PM for a report of a serious injury collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The collision occurred in a private parking lot when a 93-year-old female pedestrian
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Joseph Lemon, 22, of Topeka, Kansas was arrested in Shawnee County, Kansas on February 19, 2016 at approximately 9:00 PM. Lemon was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear with an original offense of driving while suspended or revoked. He was given a bond of $6,000.00 and has since bonded out of jail and
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66 soldiers returned home to Ft. Riley on Tuesday. Members of the First Sustainment Brigade returned after 9 months in Kuwait. The brigade was tasked with planning, oversight and resources for troops stationed in five countries. 200 brigade soldiers remain in Kuwait, scheduled to return home by the end of March. Video from the ceremony
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Members of The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State, mourn the loss of a faculty member. Professor Tom Gould died on Sunday, Feb. 14th, following a lengthy fight with brain cancer. Gould started his K-State career in 1998, becoming a full professor in 2013. According to a statement made by
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