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By Emily Willi and Bella Zarate A shortage of bus drivers is the leading factor in the decision to change start times for schools in the Manhattan area, said USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid. The district has been struggling to keep consistent drivers — an issue Reid said has been persistent over his 11 years [...]

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Police in Manhattan are investigating two separate thefts reported Saturday. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a theft report at about 8:43 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 23-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect took two rings. The estimated loss in that case is approximately $2,000. [...]

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A Manhattan man has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge following a fatal stabbing Sunday night, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded around 8:11 p.m. Feb. 1 to the 1900 block of Anderson Avenue for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, police found Teray Robinson, 24, of Manhattan, with a stab wound. [...]

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A Salina man was arrested late Friday night on multiple Geary County District Court warrants, according to jail records and police reports. Riley County Police say Dylan McSherley, 31, of Salina, was taken into custody at approximately 11:29 p.m. Jan. 31 on two Geary County District Court warrants for failure to appear. McSherley was issued [...]

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An Ogden woman was arrested Friday evening in connection with a case reported earlier this year involving crimes against a child. Riley County Police say Jessica Miller, 43, of Ogden, was taken into custody at approximately 5:04 p.m. Jan. 30, 2026. Miller faces charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and six counts of [...]

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Authorities are investigating after two horses were shot and killed over the weekend northeast of Eskridge. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Monday morning the incident is believed to have occurred sometime overnight Friday into Saturday in the vicinity of Bradford and Mission Valley roads. The horses were used for therapy [...]

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By Nathan Gaddie A proposal to honor a longtime community leader is under consideration by Manhattan city officials. Columnist and local broadcaster Mike Matson spoke Monday at the Historic Resources Advisory Board meeting about an initial proposal to rename the Union Pacific Depot in honor of former legislator, city commissioner and retired physician Roger Reitz. [...]

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Fort Riley’s newest unit will strengthen the Army’s ability to detect and engage airborne threats. Soldiers and families from the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade gathered Jan. 23 to celebrate the activation of Foxtrot Troop, 1st Attack Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade. The Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System – Launched Effects unit introduces advanced technology [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday in the 1800 block of Claflin Road on an Ellsworth County District Court warrant. Riley County Police say 18-year-old Gavin Moyer is accused of aggravated battery in a past incident. No further details were released. Moyer was issued a total bond of $50,000 but was no longer confined as [...]

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One person is jailed after an apparent scuffle with police this week. The Riley County Police Department says 27-year-old Janai Snyder, of Manhattan was arrested just after noon on Thursday near Hayed Drive and McCall Road. Snyder is accused of battery on a law enforcement officer and interference with a law enforcement officer. Snyder remains [...]

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