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Marion County Record Owner Eric Meyer talks raid aftermath with K-State students and staff

Eric Meyer, owner and editor of the Marion County Record newspaper, stopped by the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication on Friday to discuss the aftermath and implications of the August 11th raid of the Record’s newsroom. Meyer provided background on the incident, which many consider a First Amendment violation. He said raids like [...]

By |2023-09-01T14:24:05-05:00September 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Marion County Record Owner Eric Meyer talks raid aftermath with K-State students and staff

Riley County game warden shares safety message ahead of Labor Day weekend

It’s almost Labor Day weekend and for many, that means it’s time to head out on the water for some boating fun. Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka says even without alcohol present, being out on the water can be present stressors that impact your feelings and judgment and make you more accident prone. With [...]

By |2023-08-31T11:35:56-05:00August 31st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Riley County game warden shares safety message ahead of Labor Day weekend

Multiple items stolen from Manhattan house

A report of burglary was filed, Tuesday,  in the 600 block of S. Delaware Ave. around 5:15 p.m. A 34-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported his storage unit was broken into and a Dell laptop computer, Craftsman toolbox, and two Makita drills were stolen from inside. The estimated total loss [...]

By |2023-08-30T12:19:35-05:00August 30th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Multiple items stolen from Manhattan house

Jewelry theft reported at Manhattan Town Center

Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen Tuesday from a store at the Manhattan Town Center. RCPD Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 7:15 p.m., listing Kay Jewelers as the victim. It was reported an unknown male suspect stole a 10k yellow gold diamond ring and an Italian 24″ 10k yellow gold [...]

By |2023-08-30T11:32:00-05:00August 30th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Jewelry theft reported at Manhattan Town Center

Teen arrested at Manhattan High School

A 16-year-old male was arrested Tuesday at Manhattan High School. Riley County Police Officers responded to the school around 2:15 p.m. after reports that Brycen Tyler was making threats of violence and indicating he may have a weapon. A School Resource Officer made contact with the teen and determined he was not in possession of [...]

By |2023-08-30T10:54:04-05:00August 30th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Teen arrested at Manhattan High School

Pottawatomie County Commission approves 2024 budget

The Pottawatomie County Commission approved the 2024 budget and exceeding the revenue neutral rate during their Monday meeting. Despite a .779 mill levy decrease, the county will still see an additional $49,000 in ad valorem taxes following the assessed valuation increase of just over $22 million. This year’s budget includes a nearly $1.5 million increase [...]

By |2023-08-28T12:20:43-05:00August 28th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Pottawatomie County Commission approves 2024 budget

Guilty verdict returned in first degree attempted murder case

A 39-year-old man was found guilty by a jury of first degree attempted murder after shooting multiple times at a vehicle while driving along K-18 during a domestic dispute in October of 2021. Torrey Lindsay has been in Riley County District Court since Tuesday, and closing arguments were delivered Friday before jurors were sent to [...]

By |2023-08-25T14:04:46-05:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Guilty verdict returned in first degree attempted murder case

Closing arguments heard in attempted first degree murder trial

Lindsay Torrey has been in Riley County District Court since Tuesday, facing multiple charges stemming from a domestic dispute incident in October 2021 where he is accused of shooting multiple shots at a vehicle, driven by a now 35-year-old female, while driving along K-18. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning, with the jury now in [...]

By |2023-08-25T11:50:17-05:00August 25th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Closing arguments heard in attempted first degree murder trial

Trial continues for man accused of attempted first degree murder

A jury trial continued in Riley County District Court Wednesday for a 39-year-old man accused of attempted first degree murder stemming from a domestic dispute incident in October 2021. Torrey Lindsay reportedly fired multiple shots into a vehicle while driving along K-18. According to testimony, one bullet hit the driver side back door, the other [...]

By |2023-08-23T13:49:38-05:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Trial continues for man accused of attempted first degree murder

City Commission discusses 2024 overall budget, water utility increases

Discussions regarding the overall 2024 budget took place Tuesday during the Manhattan City Commission’s work session. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers presented how the proposed budget currently sits. The proposed budget for 2024 is nearly a 20% increase from last year. Hilgers explained where some of this spike comes from. Commissioner John Matta voiced concerns [...]

By |2023-08-23T00:15:48-05:00August 23rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission discusses 2024 overall budget, water utility increases
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