KMAN Staff

A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on multiple child exploitation charges stemming from an investigation that began earlier this year, according to authorities. Kirk Lee Hartgenbush, 64, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:30 a.m. May 28 in the 700 block of Allen Road. Hartgenbush was arrested on 24 counts of sexual exploitation of [...]

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One person was transported to the hospital Thursday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 9:55 a.m. May 28 to the area of Fort Riley Boulevard and Pillsbury Drive for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2019 Ford Expedition driven [...]

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Police are investigating a vandalism case involving damage to public restrooms at Blue Earth Plaza in downtown Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 8:16 a.m. May 28 in the 400 block of Third Street. The City of Manhattan was listed as the [...]

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Fort Riley welcomed new soldiers Wednesday with a Victory Reception Company patching ceremony and a “welcome run” through historic sites. The VRC serves as a dedicated in-processing and reception unit for the division. Army officials said the 3-mile run serves as a traditional morning formation to build camaraderie, teach unit history, and set physical readiness [...]

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A Fort Riley man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after four young children were reportedly left unattended in a hot vehicle in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:26 a.m. May 27 in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue for four counts of aggravated endangering of a child. [...]

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Police are investigating a criminal damage to property case involving damage to a newly poured concrete parking lot in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:02 p.m. May 27, 2026, in the 700 block of East Poyntz Avenue. Hutton Corp. was listed as the victim after it [...]

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Fort Riley’s 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division underwent a formal transition of leadership Tuesday. Lt. Col. Gary Klein relinquished command to Lt. Col. Michael Culler II. Brigade officials awarded Klein the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his leadership and service. During the ceremony, organizers presented flowers [...]

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Police are investigating a reported identity theft scam that resulted in financial losses for a Manhattan woman and KS State Bank, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 9:27 a.m. May 26, 2026, in the 2500 block of Rogers Boulevard for identity theft. KS State Bank and a 60-year-old [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission last week approved a 2027 grant agreement with the Riley County Police Department and the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency. The police law board previously approved the 2027 grant request at its March 16 meeting and considered the agreement May 18. RCPD submitted an application to use the special alcohol fund [...]

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Police are investigating the theft of a utility trailer reported Friday afternoon according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 3:46 p.m. May 22 in the 2800 block of West 56th Avenue. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect stole his black [...]

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