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Via Christi names Avila as new president

Via Christi has hired Patrick Avila as the new president of Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He will start in his new leadership role on April 20. Until then, Drew Talbot will continue to serve as interim president. Avila joins Via Christi with more than 25 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including service as [...]

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Two hospitalized after crash on East Highway 24

Two people were transported to the hospital Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 11:23 a.m. March 10 to the 400 block of East Highway 24 for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers determined that a 2023 Hyundai Tucson driven by Dennis [...]

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RCPD arrests two on fentanyl, drug distribution charges

Two Manhattan residents were arrested Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant that led to numerous drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers executed the search warrant at approximately 2:07 p.m. March 10 in the 1700 block of Winne Drive. As a result of the investigation, officers filed reports that included [...]

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Victim felt ‘frozen’ during alleged sexual assault by man she knew

A 26-year-old woman took the witness stand in a trial Tuesday to testify against the man charged with raping her in November 2022. Victor Armstrong-Tharp, 31, of Lawrence is charged in Riley County District Court with two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated battery, all against the same woman. He pleaded not guilty [...]

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Riley County commissioners hear mid-session legislative update

Riley County commissioners are keeping an eye on several legislative matters as the session marches toward the finish line. Toward the end of their Monday meeting, commissioners received a mid-session update on property tax proposals, the state budget and several bills that could impact local governments. Tom Bruno, one of the county’s two lobbyists, told [...]

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RCPD investigates report of rocks thrown at vehicle

Police are investigating after a woman reported someone damaged her vehicle. A report for criminal damage to property was filed shortly before 3 p.m. Monday in the 300 block of Brookvalley Drive. A 75-year-old woman told Riley County Police that an unknown suspect threw rocks at her vehicle, resulting in damage to her windshield, another [...]

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One injured after pickup, SUV crash near Casement Road

One person was injured Monday in a crash near the intersection of Casement Road and Hayes Drive. Riley County Police say shortly before 4:30 p.m. a pickup driven by 19-year-old Lily Dorio, of Manhattan struck an SUV driven by 30-year-old Kaleigh Evans, of Junction City. Evans was transported to Via Christi for treatment of undisclosed [...]

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Fire causes $100k in damage to Junction City apartment complex

No injuries were reported after a structure fire at a Junction City apartment complex Sunday evening. The Junction City Fire department was dispatched just before 6 p.m. Sunday, to 1537 W. Ash Street, the West Ridge Apartments. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the rear of the building. Crews were [...]

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Jury selection begins for man charged with rape

The trial of Victor Cortez Armstrong-Tharp began Monday with jury selection in Riley County District Court. Armstrong-Tharp is charged with two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated battery, all against the same victim born in 2000. The Douglas County sheriff’s office arrested Armstrong-Tharp on Jan. 18, 2024 for the charges, which court documents [...]

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Manhattan man jailed on $500K bond for five counts of sexual exploitation of a child

A Manhattan man was arrested over the weekend on five counts of sexual exploitation of a child. Riley County Police said Monday that 48-year-old Joshua Taylor was taken into custody Friday on a Riley County District Court warrant. Taylor is alleged to have been in possession of media of a child under the age of [...]

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