City Commission considers funding request from MATC
At their meeting Tuesday, Manhattan City Commissioners considered a [...]
Riley County confirms permitted weekend burn became out-of-control, scorching over 300 acres
Riley County officials say a permitted outdoor burn got out of control this past weekend in the southeastern portion of the county, according to a Tuesday news release. The fire scorched over 300 acres of grassland and threatened structures and outbuildings in the area of Deep Creek Road Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported and [...]
USD 378 calls off classes Wednesday as Falcons prepare for state basketball tournament
There will be no school Wednesday for students at [...]
USD 378 calls off classes Wednesday as Falcons prepare for state basketball tournament
There will be no school Wednesday for students at USD 378 Riley County. District administrators have canceled classes so that students and their families can travel to Hutchinson to watch the Falcon girls basketball team compete in the Class 3A state basketball tournament. The Falcons finished the regular season 16-7 under head coach Kelsey Nelson [...]
Public reception held for director finalists with Manhattan Parks & Rec
A reception was held Monday, as the City of Manhattan welcomed the four finalists for its vacant Parks and Recreation Director position. Held immediately following the monthly Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, each of the finalists spoke candidly about themselves and why they were interested in coming to Manhattan. A majority even had some [...]
RCPD: Victim shot in neck at Sunset Zoo parking lot; investigation continues
Click to view slideshow.More details have been released following [...]
Manhattan man arrested for alleged indecent solicitation of minors
A 43-year-old Manhattan is behind bars following allegations of sex crimes involving minors. RCPD says Giovanny Ayala was arrested Monday morning on charges of indecent solicitation of a child and breach of privacy. The arrest stems from an investigation involving Ayala and two female victims known to him aged 15 and 16, dating back to [...]
Manhattan man arrested for alleged indecent solicitation of minors
A 43-year-old Manhattan is behind bars following allegations of [...]
RCPD investigating shooting at Sunset Zoo parking lot
Riley County Police are asking the public to avoid [...]
RCPD: Victim shot in neck at Sunset Zoo parking lot; investigation continues
More details have been released following a Monday shooting at the Sunset Zoo parking lot. The Riley County Police Department says a 23-year-old man was shot in the neck shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and transported Via Christi, and later to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka for further treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The department says [...]