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Ogden woman prepares for plea deal in murder of her infant

By Rose Gruenbacher An Ogden woman appeared in Riley County District Court Monday, to confirm arrangements for a plea agreement in the case of her 1-year-old daughter in 2023. Sonya Williams, 27, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated endangering a child. Williams, her attorney, Julie Effenbeck and the prosecutor Trinity Muth reached an agreement [...]

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By |2025-06-09T15:37:40-05:00June 9th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Ogden woman prepares for plea deal in murder of her infant

RCPD investigating $12k fraud case

Riley County Police are investigating a case of fraud involving a local bank. Officers on Friday filed a report for theft and criminal use of a financial card, listing Landmark National Bank as the victim. Police say an unknown suspect used a debit card to make fraudulent purchases, racking up over $12,000 in charges. Police [...]

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By |2025-06-09T12:07:50-05:00June 9th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD investigating $12k fraud case

37-year-old arrested after stalking ex-wife to courthouse

A man was arrested late Wednesday evening after following his ex-wife in a car from the St. George area to the Wabaunsee County Courthouse. 37-year-old Jaron Taitano was taken into custody but was released on Thursday. The incident leading to his arrest began shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday when his ex-wife reported the car she [...]

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By |2025-06-06T09:23:20-05:00June 6th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on 37-year-old arrested after stalking ex-wife to courthouse

RCPD officer arrested on charges of unlawful computer acts, placed on leave

An officer with the Riley County Police Department is on administrative leave after he was arrested Wednesday on charges of unlawful computer acts. Stephen Benjamin Clark, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested shortly before 5 p.m. at 1024 Lobdell Drive and issued a $4,000 bond. He was no longer confined as of Thursday’s arrest report. His [...]

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By |2025-06-05T11:26:45-05:00June 5th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD officer arrested on charges of unlawful computer acts, placed on leave

Chandler to serve two lifetime terms after Westmoreland sentencing

By Rose Gruenbacher WESTMORELAND — Dana Chandler received two life sentences on Tuesday with no parole eligibility for 25 years, in yet another drawn-out court proceeding. Shawnee County judge Cheryl Rios ordered Chandler’s terms be served consecutively, meaning parole eligibility actually won’t come until Chandler serves 50 years. Her prior incarceration of about 10 years, [...]

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By |2025-06-04T14:25:16-05:00June 4th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Chandler to serve two lifetime terms after Westmoreland sentencing

County not too concerned over new fireworks law

By Beth Day The Pottawatomie County Commission did not show a lot of interest Monday in restricting fireworks sales, usage. County Counselor Bernard Irvin, in his weekly update, informed the commission of the new state law concerning the sale of fireworks. “The Kansas legislature passed a new law that amends fireworks sales,” he said. He [...]

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By |2025-06-04T13:42:49-05:00June 4th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on County not too concerned over new fireworks law

City soliciting bids for naming rights for Cico Park facilities

Manhattan city officials have announced they are soliciting bids from businesses and organizations for naming rights to the new athletic facilities under construction at CiCo Park. The new complex will feature four new youth baseball and softball fields in the northeast portion of the park, with upgraded amenities. There are five different tiers for naming [...]

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By |2025-06-03T09:06:32-05:00June 3rd, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on City soliciting bids for naming rights for Cico Park facilities

Severe weather, flash flooding possible as storms move across Kansas

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact the region today, with the heaviest activity likely across east-central Kansas. Forecasters say conditions are favorable for a few strong to severe storms, which could bring hail and damaging winds. Alongside the threat for severe weather, the risk for flash flooding is also on the rise, particularly [...]

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Bronx man arrested for child sex crimes; held on $200k in Riley County jail

A 22-year-old man from the Bronx, New York, is being held at the Riley County Jail on child sex crime charges following his arrest on May 30 at 1:15 p.m. According to the Riley County Police Department, the man was arrested in connection to an ongoing investigation and is charged with two counts of rape [...]

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By |2025-05-31T09:43:03-05:00May 31st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Bronx man arrested for child sex crimes; held on $200k in Riley County jail

23-year-old man arrested on multiple charges including attempted murder

A Junction City man is in custody following an incident that led to his arrest on multiple felony charges. The 23-year-old suspect was taken into custody at 1324 Parkside Lane in Junction City on May 30 around 5 p.m. and remains confined at the Riley County Jail with a total bond set at $500,000. According [...]

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