RCPD makes arrest for burglaries in early June
Riley County Police are investigating a past burglary incident [...]
Manhattan man held on $220k bond for violating court order
A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday for violation of a court order. 44-year-old Eladio Alvarez was arrested around 7:15 p.m. at the Westwood Motel off Fort Riley Boulevard on two Riley County District Court warrants for violating a court order. The warrants stem from previous charges of possession with the intent to distribute. Alvarez remains [...]
City Commission discusses 2024 general fund budget
During their Tuesday work session, Manhattan City Commissioners continued their discussions of the 2024 budget. The proposed general fund sits at approximately $45.3 million, an increase of nearly $6 million compared to last year’s budgeted amount. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger explained the greatest impacts on the budget. Mayor Mark Hatesohl voiced concerns that the [...]
K-State hosts community gathering to show support for President Linton
A community gathering was held outside Anderson Hall Tuesday evening as state, local and faith leaders came together in support of Kansas State University President Richard Linton, who earlier in the day announced his diagnosis of throat and tongue cancer. Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Marshall Stewart began the program. Stewart will assume [...]
Alta Vista city councilman arrested for sex crimes
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 58-year-old [...]
Alta Vista city councilman arrested for sex crimes
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 58-year-old Alta Vista man accused of sex crimes. Kenneth Seidens was jailed Monday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated criminal sodomy and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He remains jailed on a $125,000 bond, awaiting a first court appearance. Seidens is one of five current members [...]
February trial set for truck driver accused in crash that killed Wamego man and son
One year after a fatal crash that claimed the [...]
February trial set for truck driver accused in crash that killed Wamego man and son
One year after a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Wamego man and his son, a jury trial is scheduled to begin early next year. Mark Stanwix, 45, of Lecompton, was arraigned in July in Pottawatomie County District Court on two counts of involuntary manslaughter, three counts of aggravated battery and a single [...]
Vandalism reported Monday at Bergman Elementary School
For the second time in less than a week, [...]
Vandalism reported Monday at Bergman Elementary School
For the second time in less than a week, a police report was filed for criminal damage to property at a Manhattan school. The Riley County Police Department says it took a report Monday at Bergman Elementary School after an unknown suspect damaged two fence gate doors and two metal security doors at the school. [...]