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Manhattan firefighters save kitten trapped in car engine
MANHATTAN —A group of Manhattan firefighters happened to take a break at the right place and at the right time on Sunday. The firefighters stopped at a local fast-food restaurant and saved a kitten...
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Riley Co. Arrest Report Monday September 10
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. Eladio Alvarez -photo courtesy...
View ArticleRCPD investigates burglary of military gear
MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and asking the public for help to locate a suspect. Just after 1p.m. Friday, officers filed a reprot for burglary in the 1900 block...
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K-State drum major proposes during Saturday’s halftime
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State University’s football team may have lost the game Saturday, but fans at the stadium still erupted in cheers as one of the school’s drum majors proposed to a graduate...
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UPDATE: Head of Homeland Security tours Manhattan’s Agro-Defense Facility
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security toured the National Agro-Defense Facility that is under construction in Manhattan. Today, I toured the National Bio &...
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Fort Riley marks 17th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
FORT RILEY —The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley host a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Global War on Terrorism monument, which is located on the east side of...
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Riley Co. Arrest Report Tuesday September 11
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. Chad Cline photo Shawnee Co. RANDALL...
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Countdown underway to 2018 Little Apple Duck Dash
The Little Apple Duck Dash is a fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan. Adopt your lucky ducks now for a chance to win cash and prizes. Then join the fun on Sunday, September 30th...
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Riley Co. Arrest Report Wednesday September 12
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. EDWARD JOHN WILLIAMS, 30, Ogden,...
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Watch replay of Sen. Moran’s Landon Lecture
MANHATTAN, Kan. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Tuesday delivered the 178th Landon Lecture, “Answering the Call: Serving a global society post 9/11,” at Kansas State University on the 17th anniversary of...
View ArticleWestar Energy warns customers of electric company imposters
TOPEKA, Kan. – Westar Energy is alerting customers that imposters claiming to work for the company are threatening to disconnect service and asking for prepaid cards as payment. According to a media...
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Riley Co. Arrest Report Thursday September 13
Stefan Davis has 3 previous convictions for burglary, felony obstruction and aggravated battery The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested...
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Report: Kansas to spend $4.6M on election security
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A new report shows Kansas plans to spend more than $4.6 million in election grants to tighten cyber-security, modernize voting equipment, audit elections and safeguard voter rolls....
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Riley Co. Arrest Report Friday September 14
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. JORGE LUIS FIGUEROA FRANQUIZ, 30,...
View ArticleNew trustees, directors elected for KSU Foundation
Kansas State University Foundation MANHATTAN — Following an election Sept. 7 at the semiannual meeting of Kansas State University Foundation’s board of trustees in Manhattan, three members were...
View ArticlePolice: Teens stole vehicles worth $158K from Manhattan dealer
RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 Kansas teens in connection with car theft. On Thursday, police filed a report for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property at...
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RCPD Captain is new Police Chief in Hutchinson
Jeffrey Hooper-courtesy photo Hutchinson City Manager, John Deardoff, announced Friday that after an extensive search process Jeffrey Hooper has been selected to become the next Hutchinson Police...
View ArticleRiley Co. Arrest Report Saturday September 15
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. DERRICK DAVID LASHAWN SMITH, 18,...
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Dollars to the classroom
By MARK TALLMAN Kansas Association of School Boards The issue of “dollars to the classroom” has been a topic for years, with critics charging that not enough education spending is reaching the...
View ArticleBison stampede into the Flint Hills Discover Center this fall
Flint Hills Discovery Center Manhattan – Ancient. Massive. Wild. The North American bison is a species whose story stretches from Plains Indian hunters to entrepreneurial industrialists to dedicated...
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