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During a budget work session on Tuesday, the Manhattan City Commission directed city staff to publish the 2026 budget, opting for a 1.35 mill levy increase. That brings the mill levy to 54.459, which will increase property taxes for the average Manhattan resident by 7.7%, based on a 5% average increase in existing, single-family home [...]

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At Tuesday’s work session, city commissioners agreed to issue a request for qualifications to find a hauler to help consolidate trash and recycling bins into centralized locations. Deputy city manager Jason Hilgers said the plan, first introduced in 2017 as part of the Aggieville community vision ordinance, includes gathering feedback from local businesses, exploring options [...]

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By Rose Gruenbacher Three patients of former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen testified Tuesday afternoon as character witnesses for Petersen, who faces 60 counts of sex crimes against other former patients in Riley County District Court. The three women all said they knew Petersen as a good chiropractor who helped them and had known him for [...]

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A construction crane fell and struck several cars Wednesday morning on the K-State campus. University officials say it happened around 11 a.m. in the B1 parking lot near Weber Hall, where construction continues on the new Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation. Officials didn’t say whether the crane was related to the project. The [...]

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Former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen said in testimony that it was necessary to touch clients under their clothing, but began his testimony Friday afternoon in Riley County District Court, in a trial that charges him with numerous counts of sex crimes against 19 women who were former patients of his. Petersen, 66, was arrested in [...]

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Riley County Police arrested two people Monday on allegations of crimes against children. Officers say 21-year-old Benjamin Leo, of Manhattan, was taken into custody in the 1500 block of McCain Lane for aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He was later released on a $25,000 bond. Police also arrested [...]

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Riley County Police filed two separate reports for injury crashes over the weekend in Manhattan. Early Sunday morning, officers were called to the 200 block of Westwood Road, after a motorist struck a pedestrian. 44-year-old Clark Trawick of Manhattan was transported to a Topeka hospital with serious injuries. Police say the case remains under investigation. Officers [...]

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By Cole Bertelsen, The Mercury K-State released an urgent alert at 4:30 p.m. Monday, stating a potential safety concern was reported on campus. It instructed students to “Please avoid the area of Hale Library.” A second alert was sent eight minutes later giving an all-clear which read, “Hale Library and campus operations are normal.” K-State [...]

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Manhattan Public Works crews are continuing to repair a sinkhole that developed earlier this month in the downtown area. As a result, 3rd Street remains closed from Poyntz Ave. to Humboldt Street. City officials had hoped to finish repairs last week, but have extended the closure until Friday, due to a larger score of necessary [...]

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Eight of the nine candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan city commission participated in the first candidate forum of the election season on Saturday, hosted by the United Kansas Party at Manhattan Public Library. Among the key topics discussed was workforce housing and differing approaches to solving the city’s affordable housing challenges. Incumbent Peter [...]

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