Three people accused in a drug distribution investigation in St. George appeared in Pottawatomie County District Court Tuesday. Separate status hearings were scheduled over the next month for 44-year-old Dixie Martin, 30-year-old Kaley Hamilton and 23-year-old Wesley Cook, who were among five arrested a week ago. Four children were also placed into state custody as [...]
A community conversation is planned Monday, July 18, to discuss interests and expectations for Manhattan Parks and Recreation into the future. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday was unanimous in setting the special meeting, planned for 7 p.m. in Manhattan Fire Department HQ’s meeting space. Board Chair Ed Klimek says hearing from the public [...]
A teenager is on the run from police after making threats Monday at the Chapman swimming pool. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation by it and the Chapman Police Department determined a 17-year-old white male allegedly made severe threats to harm and kill individuals at the pool as well as the Chapman ball [...]
Authorities say nearly a dozen cattle died after a semi truck overturned Monday morning in northern Riley County. The accident shut down traffic for about five hours while members of the Riley County Police Department, Riley County Fire District No. 1, Kansas Highway Patrol and other agencies assisted in extrication of the cattle. Deputy Riley [...]
Still awaiting additional charges to be filed, a new status hearing for a former Northview Elementary paraprofessional was scheduled for August. Aaron Zachry on Monday appeared via video in Riley County District Court represented by attorney Cole Hawver, facing nearly three dozen counts including sexual exploitation of a child. Scheduled for arraignment, that’s once again [...]
Pottawatomie County commissioners gave the go ahead Monday for an island annexation to proceed for the future Scorpion Biological Systems project east of Manhattan. The agreement will essentially put the 50 acre tract of land under the City of Manhattan’s jurisdiction for water, sewer and fire protection. Some questions still remain about how traffic will be [...]
10 a.m. Monday update A Manhattan woman has been arrested in connection to starting a fire at a duplex at 903 Thurston Street Sunday. The Riley County Police Department says 37-year-old Mahbooba Babrakzai was booked on four counts of aggravated arson. Bond has been set at $50,000. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, six people [...]
Anthony Middle School is this year’s site for a joint active violence training exercise conducted by local emergency personnel. That’s USD 383 Board President Curt Herrman. The exercise will take place Tuesday through Thursday. The goal of the exercise is to streamline inter-agency cooperation during a crisis situation. RCPD Administrative Captain Josh Kyle says part [...]
The deadline to register if you plan to vote in the Aug. 2 primary is quickly approaching. Registration books will close on Tuesday, with advance voting by mail and in person beginning Wednesday, July 13. Manhattan/Riley County League of Women Voters past president Cathy Hedge says the League is encouraging people to be informed and [...]
The USD 383 school board discussed Wednesday the district’s current COVID-19 response plan for the upcoming school year. Masks are not included, but could be brought back for discussion, if conditions warrant. Superintendent Marvin Wade explains the factors that the district plans on monitoring the most as kids return to school. Board President Curt Herrman says he’s [...]
