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K-State graduate and children’s book author returns to visit Manhattan school

By Emma Loura Kansas-born author and K-State graduate Tammi Sauer returned to her old stomping grounds Wednesday, teaching the 2nd and 3rd graders of Amanda Arnold Elementary about effective story-telling. Sauer, who has written and published 37 children’s books, says she combines heart and humor to her writing. “It’s just such a strange and wonderful [...]

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By |2025-04-26T09:12:56-05:00April 26th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on K-State graduate and children’s book author returns to visit Manhattan school

Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD

By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County Police Department this week proposed a $30.85 million budget for 2026, which would be a 7.28% increase from 2025. However police board members unanimously rejected the proposal, and chairman John Matta said the increase was twice as high as he wanted it to be. Director Brian Peete said the proposed number, [...]

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By |2025-04-25T13:25:22-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD

Manhattan man arrested on stalking and protection order violations

A Manhattan man was taken into custody last week after reportedly violating multiple court-ordered no-contact orders. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report of stalking and violation of a court order in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on April 24, 2025. A 28-year-old woman was listed as the [...]

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By |2025-04-25T09:39:57-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan man arrested on stalking and protection order violations

54-year-old arrested for warrants, meth possession

A Manhattan man was arrested Thursday morning on multiple outstanding warrants and new drug-related charges. According to the Riley County Police Department, an officer made contact with 54-year-old John Swartz in the 3000 block of Conrow Drive on April 24 at approximately 10:34 a.m. During the encounter, Swartz was arrested for three failure to appear [...]

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By |2025-04-25T09:37:36-05:00April 25th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on 54-year-old arrested for warrants, meth possession

Storms possible across the area this afternoon

The National Weather Service says there’s a 30 to 50 percent chance for thunderstorms to develop this afternoon across parts of northeast and east central Kansas. If storms form, they are expected to move east and could bring locally heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail. Residents are advised to monitor conditions closely and have a [...]

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By |2025-04-24T13:35:59-05:00April 24th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Storms possible across the area this afternoon

Two teens arrested in aggravated robbery and battery case

Two Manhattan teenagers have been arrested in connection to an aggravated robbery and battery incident that occurred earlier this month in Aggieville. Riley County Police filed a report stemming from an incident on April 12, 2025, around 11:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 17-year-old male reported that he was assaulted by [...]

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By |2025-04-23T11:30:14-05:00April 23rd, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Two teens arrested in aggravated robbery and battery case

Local authorities warn of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area

Local law enforcement agencies are alerting the public to watch out for counterfeit money circulating in the area. The Riley County and Junction City Police Departments each say they received reports last week of counterfeit $100 bills. They say the cases appear to be connected, as the serial numbers on the bills match. The counterfeit [...]

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By |2025-04-21T07:36:38-05:00April 21st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Local authorities warn of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area

Manhattan woman involved in three-vehicle crash on US-77

Wet conditions caused a 3-vehicle crash on US-77 Sunday, about four miles south of Junction City. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just before 3:30 pm when a SUV, driven by Alleigh Swarts, of Manhattan, hyrdroplaned in the southbound lane and side swiped a northbound passenger car, driven by Keenan Sanger-Koepke, of Herington. [...]

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By |2025-04-21T07:34:25-05:00April 21st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan woman involved in three-vehicle crash on US-77

SCHOOL NOTEBOOK | Manhattan High participating as a summer reading location

By: Emma Loura This summer, five schools in the Manhattan-Ogden district will host the Summer Reading program. Bluemont Elementary, Northview Elementary, Ogden Elementary, Marlatt Elementary and Manhattan High School are taking part this year. Manhattan High is a new participating location this year, lending its library to the children. “The high school library will be [...]

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By |2025-04-18T14:37:58-05:00April 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on SCHOOL NOTEBOOK | Manhattan High participating as a summer reading location

GROW Green Match Day fundraiser to be online, mail-in only

By: Savannah Rattanavong During a 24-hour virtual matching fundraiser, local nonprofit organizations will be able to receive 100% of the donations given by the community. The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will accept donations for its eighth annual GROW Green Match Day from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday online or through mailed-in checks. The fundraiser helps [...]

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By |2025-04-18T14:35:11-05:00April 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on GROW Green Match Day fundraiser to be online, mail-in only
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