Arraignment continued for suspect in Aggieville murder case
Arraignment for a Fort Riley soldier accused of murdering [...]
Manhattan murder suspect arrested in jail for trafficking contraband
A Manhattan man jailed on a murder charge was arrested Friday while in custody on a warrant for trafficking contraband into the facility and for criminal damage to property. RCPD says the warrant stems from a December 18 incident where 28-year-old Kamahl Bobian reportedly smashed an inmate kiosk and telephone and took broken glass from [...]
City to unveil new $22.5 million joint maintenance facility
A public dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Friday as the City of Manhattan unveils its new $22.5 million Joint Maintenance Facility. City Manager Ron Fehr, Mayor Mark Hatesohl and representatives from BBN Architects, McCownGordon Construction and Public Works Director Rob Ott will provide comments in the north vehicle repair and maintenance shop. The [...]
USD 384 to interview superintendent candidates this week
Interviews are scheduled this week as the USD 384 Blue Valley Randolph School Board searches for its next Superintendent. Agenda documents shared on the USD 384 website show current Superintendent John Cox announced his resignation to the board at its Dec. 12 meeting. His resignation is effective June 30. The first of four closed-door meetings this [...]
USD 384 to interview superintendent candidates this week
Interviews are scheduled this week as the USD 384 [...]
Sports officials testify in support of bill that would give them legal protection from unruly spectators
New legislation introduced this session could provide legal protection for sports officials in Kansas from unruly spectators. House Bill 2139 would create the crime of abuse of a sports official, punishable as a misdemeanor in Kansas. That would include actions at sporting events such as shoving, kicking, spitting or otherwise making physical contact with an [...]
One person jailed after fistfight lands victim in hospital
A Manhattan man has been charged after an altercation [...]
One person jailed after fistfight lands victim in hospital
A Manhattan man has been charged after an altercation with another man early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Sunset Ave. According to RCPD, 36-year-old Henry Lige III was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and interference with law enforcement officers. Lige is accused on punching a 24-year-old victim several times in the face [...]
Manhattan man accused of battering woman, strangling child
A Manhattan man is in custody after authorities say he struck a woman and abused a child. Riley County Police arrested 44-year-old Marshall Hawkinson Thursday night on charges of aggravated battery, domestic battery and child abuse. The adult victim reported to police that Hawkinson hit her and strangled a young girl with other children present in [...]
Lawson hired as new Bergman Elementary principal
A new principal will roam the halls at Frank V. Bergman Elementary next fall. Haley Lawson was hired this week to succeed Stephen Koch, who is retiring in June. She was appointed Wednesday by the Manhattan-Ogden School Board. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal for Ross Elementary School in Topeka. She has also served as [...]