Riley County Arrest Report Wednesday June 27
Richard Brian Jackson has previous convictions for battery, aggravated battery, drugs, ID theft and driving while suspended The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police...
View ArticleThird Daily Flight to Chicago to Take Off from MHK next month
RILEY COUNTY—Manhattan Regional Airport will offer a new, third-daily flight to Chicago beginning July 7th. Airport Director Jesse Romo reported that this flight has been added to support the increased...
View ArticleRCPD: Woman reports attempted air conditioner theft
RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted theft/ Just after 1:30p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of...
View ArticleKansas improves child well-being ranking in 2018 KIDS COUNT
TOPEKA – The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its 2018 KIDS COUNT Data book. The most-recent report shows Kansas in a strong position, with the state ranking 13th in the nation in overall child...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Thursday June 28
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BRYAN DANIEL LIPP, 42, Manhattan,DUI;...
View ArticleWoman found dead in Junction City ID’d; North Carolina man charged
photo courtesy Asheville Police JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police in Junction City, Kansas, have identified a woman whose body was found last month, and a North Carolina man has been charged in her...
View ArticleOperation Dry Water to look for boaters under the influence
Heightened awareness and enforcement slated for June 29 to July 1 TOPEKA – Kansas Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism game wardens will be on the lookout for boaters under the influence during Operation Dry...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Friday June 29
Farrell has previous convictions for Driving While a Habitual Violator, Reckless Driving, Aggravated Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, Operation of Unregistered Vehicle, Driving while suspended and...
View ArticleDog dies in Manhattan mobile home park fire
RILEY COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at a mobile home park in Manhattan. Photos courtesy Manhattan Fire Department Just after 3:30 p.m., fire crews responded to report of a...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Saturday June 30
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. JOSHUA DEAN COLLINS, 36, Manhattan,...
View ArticleKan. School Districts Relieved At Court Ruling On Funding, But Still Face...
By STEPHAN BISAHA On Monday, the Kansas Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively said the state’s public schools could open in the fall. Yet the same decision left local district officials with...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Sunday July 1
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ANGEL GABRIEL GARCIA, 15, Abilene,...
View ArticleOver 150 fireworks-related injuries reported last year in Kansas
KS FIRE MARSHAL TOPEKA – The Office of the State Fire Marshal, along with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Safe Kids Kansas, remind Kansans of the importance of safety around...
View ArticleKansas couple jailed after 5-month drug investigation
GEARY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects following a five-month long investigation into the alleged distribution of methamphetamine in the Junction City – Geary County...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Monday July 2
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Corey Poore -photo Saline County...
View ArticleCelebrate Freedom in Wamego
Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce WAMEGO – Once a year, the small community of Wamego welcomes the world, as both residents and visitors from around the globe experience the Best Fireworks Display in...
View ArticleRCPD investigating alleged rape of 11-year-old in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a reported sexual assault. On Sunday, police filed a report for rape in Manhattan involving an 11-year old girl as the victim, according to...
View ArticleDriver hospitalized after Wabaunsee Co. semi crash
WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County. Photo By Shawn Wheat-courtesy WIBW TV The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Volvo semi driven...
View ArticleReport: Most of Kansas winter wheat now harvested
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The latest government snapshot shows the Kansas growers have harvested most of their winter wheat crops. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that the...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Tuesday July 3
The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NALA YASMINE KNIGHT, 20, Manhattan,...
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