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Pittsburg man pleads not guilty to child rape

By Rose Gruenbacher A Pittsburg man on Monday maintained his innocence in Riley County District Court, for a case in which he faces three counts of rape of a minor under 14 years old. Jeffery Scott Bailey, 44, appeared before judge John Bosch for his arraignment. Bailey was arrested April 16 for five counts of [...]

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Pittsburg man pleads not guilty to child rape

By Rose Gruenbacher A Pittsburg man on Monday maintained his innocence in Riley County District Court, for a case in which he faces three counts of rape of a minor under 14 years old. Jeffery Scott Bailey, 44, appeared before judge John Bosch for his arraignment. Bailey was arrested April 16 for five counts of [...]

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17-year-old reports late-night attack, theft

Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old boy reported he was battered and robbed in his driveway. According to the Riley County Police Department, the alleged incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Friday in the 3600 block of Everett Drive. Police filed a report for aggravated robbery and aggravated battery, after the victim said his personal [...]

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Manhattan man found unresponsive now faces charges

A Manhattan man who was found unresponsive Sunday morning by authorities, is now facing a slew of criminal charges. The Riley County Police Department says 24-year-old Alyzae Moreno was transported to Ascension Via Christi after he was found unconscious in the 200 block of Fort Riley Blvd. Upon being released from the hospital, police arrested [...]

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Battle of the Badges blood drive exceeds donation goal

The 2025 Battle of the Badges blood drive wrapped up on Friday with the American Red Cross exceeding its collection goal for blood donations. The two-day drive was held at St. Thomas More Church in Manhattan, with a goal of collecting 145 pints of blood. “I am excited to announce that we surpassed that goal [...]

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Three injured in pair of crashes on K-18

Three people were injured in two related crashes late Friday night on K-18 eastbound, about half a mile east of the K-114 junction. The first incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. when 18-year-old Trinity Sproul of Wamego lost control of her 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer and struck a parked 2007 Pontiac G6 on the shoulder. The Pontiac [...]

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Manhattan man gets over 10 years for kidnapping, more

By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man was sentenced Tuesday in Riley County District Court to serve over 10 years with the Kansas Department of Corrections. Jonathan Maldonado, 27, in November pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping, aggravated residential burglary, aggravated assault, interference with law enforcement and domestic battery. Judge Grant Bannister sentenced him to 10 [...]

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Manhattan man pleads guilty to burglary, assault

By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man on Monday pleaded guilty to charges including burglary and assault, after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Michael Calvert, 33, appeared for arraignment with judge Kendra Lewison and entered a guilty plea to counts of attempted aggravated robbery, residential burglary, aggravated assault and criminal threat. In return, Deputy Riley [...]

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The work and talent of 4-H youth judged for the Riley County Fair

By Emma Loura The multiple talents of 4-H children were on display at Pottorf Hall Friday, giving the event space a splash of colors and life. Children and their families brought in their projects or sat down with their projects before a judge. On one display wall hung the visual arts — drawings and photography made [...]

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Two hospitalized after I-70 crash near K-177

Two drivers were transported to the hospital Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound just south of the K-177 junction. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol a 2024 Tesla, driven by 73-year-old Terry Roehr of Colorado Springs, was attempting to enter I-70 from the eastbound on-ramp at K-177 when the vehicle hydroplaned due [...]

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