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Wamego man arrested on multiple warrants

A Wamego man was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on multiple warrants, according to authorities. Nathaniel Avery Busby, 32, was taken into custody at approximately 3:10 p.m. April 14th in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. He was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure [...]

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Wichita man arrested at Law Enforcement Center on manslaughter warrant

A Wichita man was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Seward County warrant, according to authorities. Nicholas Ellis Biddle, 21, was taken into custody at approximately 4:50 p.m. April 14th, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. The Seward County District Court warrant includes charges of [...]

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By |2026-04-15T09:44:35-05:00April 15th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Wichita man arrested at Law Enforcement Center on manslaughter warrant

Two victims reported in knife assault case

A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a reported aggravated assault involving a knife, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 2:02 p.m. April 14th in the 1500 block of Pillsbury Drive. A 55-year-old man and a 45-year-old man were listed as victims after it was reported a [...]

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By |2026-04-15T09:41:43-05:00April 15th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Two victims reported in knife assault case

Konza Prairie-area fire burns over 1,300 acres near I-70

Multiple agencies responded to a grass fire Tuesday near the Konza Prairie research area that burned more than 1,300 acres. The Geary County Rural Fire Department said dispatchers received numerous calls before noon Tuesday regarding spot fires east of Junction City in the area of mile post 313. As crews arrived, they encountered several large smoke columns [...]

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By |2026-04-15T09:23:31-05:00April 15th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Konza Prairie-area fire burns over 1,300 acres near I-70

Tuttle Cove boat ramp reopens

Things are getting back to normal at Tuttle Creek Lake following the completion of the second phase of a water-injection dredging demonstration project earlier this month. On Monday, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake said the Tuttle Cove boat ramp is now open for public use. The ramp will [...]

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By |2026-04-14T13:27:47-05:00April 14th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Tuttle Cove boat ramp reopens

Passerby helps rescue occupants before crews arrive at Manhattan fire

Two people were rescued from an early morning structure fire near downtown Manhattan Tuesday morning. The Manhattan Fire Department says crews responded to 509 Pierre Street just after 6 a.m. and found flames showing from a second floor apartment and found two people on the porch roof. According to officials, a passerby had put up [...]

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By |2026-04-14T12:26:08-05:00April 14th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Passerby helps rescue occupants before crews arrive at Manhattan fire

Wamego man faces charges for violating registration act

A Wamego man was arrested this week after police say he violated terms of the offender registration act. Riley County Police charged 34-year-old Michael Dominique Sledd with two counts of violating the offender registration act; 3 or more convictions. He was issued a $20,000 bond but was no longer confined as of Tuesday’s arrest report. [...]

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By |2026-04-14T09:51:32-05:00April 14th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Wamego man faces charges for violating registration act

Aggravated arson reported after fires at Moro Street apartments

Manhattan fire crews are investigating an apparent case of arson after multiple fires were set at an apartment building east of Aggieville Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to 815 Moro Street, where they found six air conditioning units burning at a three-story complex. Crews brought the flames under control within about five [...]

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By |2026-04-14T07:35:59-05:00April 14th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Aggravated arson reported after fires at Moro Street apartments

Police investigating fatal crash at Junction City Walmart

A person was found dead inside a vehicle after a crash late Sunday at the Junction City Walmart. Officers with the Junction City Police Department responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. at 521 E. Chestnut Street and located a vehicle that had struck large electrical components associated with the business. The crash caused [...]

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By |2026-04-13T11:49:06-05:00April 13th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Police investigating fatal crash at Junction City Walmart

Manhattan man held on $7k bond after arrest

Authorities are investigating an alleged domestic violence incident reported in Manhattan over the weekend. Riley County Police say 33-year-old DeVanta Walker was arrested early Saturday morning on charges aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. The victim in the case is a 32-year-old woman. Walker was issued a $7,000 bond and remained confined as of Monday’s [...]

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By |2026-04-13T10:46:59-05:00April 13th, 2026|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan man held on $7k bond after arrest
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