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Pottawatomie County Commission hears update on changes to unified development regulations

Pottawatomie County Commissioners discussed changes to the county’s unified development regulations during their Monday meeting. County Planner Stephan Metzger tells commissioners they are proposing small changes that serve primarily as clarifications for existing regulations. One of those changes intends to prevent a loophole in their paved road requirements for lot splitting. Another clarification includes a [...]

By |2023-08-01T07:57:24-05:00August 1st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Pottawatomie County Commission hears update on changes to unified development regulations

Moran discusses how Senate’s NDAA bill would impact Fort Riley

Senator Jerry Moran visited with KMAN this week about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), recently passed by the Senate. The bipartisan bill authorizes a 5% pay raise for soldiers, as well as construction funds for a number of projects for the military. The bill also allows for supply chain alterations that would allow stockpiles [...]

By |2023-08-01T07:41:02-05:00August 1st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Moran discusses how Senate’s NDAA bill would impact Fort Riley

Defense files motion to exclude certain testimony in upcoming Montgomery murder trial

Attorneys for the man suspected of killing a Fort Riley soldier outside an Aggieville bar in February 2022 filed a motion in limine Monday to have certain testimony excluded from an upcoming jury trial. Brenda Jordan and Lora Ingels noted at a pretrial conference for Tremelle Montgomery, that interactions Montgomery had with law enforcement before [...]

By |2023-07-31T15:25:48-05:00July 31st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Defense files motion to exclude certain testimony in upcoming Montgomery murder trial

35-year old Manhattan man arrested on multiple drug charges

A Manhattan man was arrested Sunday on a past Riley County warrant for drug possession and distribution. According to RCPD, 35-year-old Lawrence Ekdahl faces five total charges, including single counts of distribution or possession within 1,000 feet of a school, cultivation, and for child endangerment. He also faces a pair of possession of paraphernalia charges. [...]

By |2023-07-31T11:16:52-05:00July 31st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on 35-year old Manhattan man arrested on multiple drug charges

Suspects break into and vandalize pool at Lee Mill Village

The Riley County Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism that occurred over the weekend at a pool in the Lee Mill Village neighborhood. A criminal damage report was filed Saturday afternoon when police say three unknown male suspects entered the community pool and clogged toilets, broke metal fencing and filled the pool with [...]

By |2023-07-31T11:07:42-05:00July 31st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Suspects break into and vandalize pool at Lee Mill Village

K-State unveils new home for marching band at weekend open house

An open house was held Saturday at the new home of “The Pride of Wildcat Land.” The K-State Marching Band is moving into its new space at the northwest corner of the World War I Memorial Stadium. Director of Bands Dr. Frank Tracz says it’s good to have a centralized location, just footsteps away from [...]

By |2023-07-31T06:32:02-05:00July 31st, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on K-State unveils new home for marching band at weekend open house

Salina woman arrested in Manhattan on suspicion of DUI

A 28-year-old Salina woman was arrested Saturday night on charges of driving under the influence. According to the Riley County Police Department, Brittany Holt was taken into custody around 6 p.m. after being pulled over in the 300 block of Fort Riley Blvd. She’s charged with single counts of driving under the influence, driving while [...]

By |2023-07-30T11:26:33-05:00July 30th, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Salina woman arrested in Manhattan on suspicion of DUI

RCPD makes arrest in rape investigation

A 34-year-old Manhattan man was jailed in a weekend rape investigation. The Riley County Police Department says Joshua Adam Jones was arrested around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on single counts of rape, domestic battery and aggravated criminal sodomy. Jones was arrested at a residence in the 3000 block of Kimball Ave. Due to the nature of [...]

By |2023-07-30T11:18:35-05:00July 30th, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on RCPD makes arrest in rape investigation

Manhattan, Riley County announce cooling locations amid heatwave

The following Manhattan locations are air-conditioned facilities where people can get away from the heat. Hours of operation may vary. An excessive heat warning continues through 9 p.m. Saturday. Anthony Recreation Center 2415 Browning Avenue (785) 340-3347 8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday 8 AM-6 PM Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturday Noon-4 PM Sunday Be [...]

By |2023-07-29T10:19:05-05:00July 29th, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan, Riley County announce cooling locations amid heatwave

Manhattan woman arrested for suspected identity theft

A Manhattan woman was arrested on Thursday for suspected identity theft. Rachel Ligenfelter was arrested at 9:30 am by the Kansas State University Police at the 1400 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan Ligenfelter is charged with two counts of identity theft with intent to defraud someone receiving benefits of more than $100,000, single counts [...]

By |2023-07-28T14:34:47-05:00July 28th, 2023|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan woman arrested for suspected identity theft
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