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Manhattan woman held on $20,000 Bond for alleged child sex crimes
RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on child sex allegations. Just before 2p.m. Thursday, police arrested Ashley Alaine Bradford, 22, Manhattan, in the 1800 Block of...
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Jobless rate up slightly in Riley County, across the region
Click to expand Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in June. This was unchanged...
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Riley County Arrest Report Saturday July 21
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. MICHAEL PAUL FAIRCHILD, 22,...
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UPDATE: Salmonella outbreak linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
TOPEKA –The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA), the Johnson County Department of...
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Kansas Democrats Face Primary Dilemma In Governor’s Race
By Brian Grimmett The Kansas Democratic party hasn’t had a gubernatorial primary since 1998. The unfamiliar competition this year is forcing Democrats across the state to wrestle with their identity...
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Riley County Arrest Report Sunday July 22
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. MARICELA ANNE CORTEZ, 22, Manhattan,...
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Report: Sports gambling won’t be slam dunk for Kansas budget
By STEPHEN KORANDA A new report finds legalizing sports gambling could boost revenue for states like Kansas, but any windfall is likely to be brief. Sports gambling began to tempt lawmakers after a...
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Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission announces grants
KDC TOPEKA — The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is now accepting applications for its two main grant categories, The Strategic Investment Program and The Arts Integration Program. The...
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Golden Clover Clue #9
To celebrate the Riley County Fair once again the Golden Clover has been hidden somewhere within Riley County. No special tools or equipment is needed to find and recover the Clover. Finding the Golden...
View ArticleRiley County Arrest Report Monday July 23
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. FREDERICK ALONZO PEOPLES, 51, DUI;...
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Kan. insurance commissioner sues Governor over fund transfer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas insurance commissioner seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination is trying to prevent Gov. Jeff Colyer from taking $8 million this year from a state insurance fund....
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Actions announced to alleviate long lines for KS driver’s license
TOPEKA – Governor Jeff Colyer and the Department of Revenue have announced three new actions designed to alleviate long lines in driver’s license offices. “Effective July 20, we are moving to end our...
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To celebrate the Riley County Fair once again the Golden Clover has been hidden somewhere within Riley County. No special tools or equipment is needed to find and recover the Clover. Finding the Golden...
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Riley County Arrest Report Tuesday July 24
Cade Hutchinson has previous convictions for Criminal Threat, Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property and Drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections The following is a summary of arrests,...
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Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China and other trading partners. Farmers...
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The Golden Clover was found by 2 people, Tiana and Tailynn. The Golden Clover was in a stump in a grove of cedar trees near the Rocky Ford School House.
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Riley County Arrest Report Wednesday July 25
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. Jones has previous convictions for...
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Contract dispute could impact healthcare of 400K in Kansas
By JIM MCLEAN A contract dispute that could disrupt the health care of more than 400,000 Kansans enrolled in the state’s privatized Medicaid program has landed in court. Amerigroup, one of three...
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New rules would cut estimated $13B in student loan relief
By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press Students who are defrauded by their schools would have a harder time getting their federal loans erased under new rules proposed by the Trump administration...
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Riley County EMTs make 80th birthday wish come true
RILEY COUNTY —Two Kansas EMTs went above and beyond their responsibilities Wednesday to make a birthday wish for a woman in Riley County. Pictured below is Dustin, Joyce, and Blake enjoying some German...
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