Iacobellis to be sentenced in February
A former Manhattan restaurant owner charged with more than [...]
Iacobellis to be sentenced in February
A former Manhattan restaurant owner charged with more than two dozen sex crimes now looks to a February sentencing after a Wednesday court appearance in Riley County District Court. 63-year-old Robert Iacobellis is accused of numerous counts of sexual assault and rape by four different people, three of whom were minors at the time. Iacobellis, [...]
Morse reflects, Hatesohl looks ahead as Manhattan mayorship transfers
The Manhattan City government reorganized Tuesday, with city commissioners unanimously confirming Mark Hatesohl to serve as mayor for the year 2023 as Linda Morse closes out her second term in the largely ceremonial position. By tradition, commissioners serving for four-year terms rotate the position among them in order of the number of votes cast in [...]
Riley County Democrats to convene Thursday to elect Sen. Hawk’s successor
The Riley County Democratic Party on Thursday will elect a candidate to succeed State Senator Tom Hawk in the Kansas Legislature. A convention to elect Hawk’s replacement is taking place at 5:30 p.m. at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. Party Chair Katie Allen is one of at least two candidates who have expressed interest in [...]
Riley County Democrats to convene Thursday to elect Sen. Hawk’s successor
The Riley County Democratic Party on Thursday will elect [...]
Manhattan League of Women Voters welcoming two from state school board Thursday
The Manhattan-Riley County chapter of the League of Women Voters is welcoming two speakers from the Kansas State School Board Thursday. The organization says Board Chair Jim Porter and VIce Chair Janet Waugh, will speak to a gathering at Meadowlark Hills in the Prairie Star Restaurant. Waugh, who represents District 1 – encompassing Riley and [...]
Salina man jailed in Riley County on two outstanding warrants
A Salina man was jailed Tuesday on two outstanding [...]
Salina man jailed in Riley County on two outstanding warrants
A Salina man was jailed Tuesday on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear in Riley County District Court. The Riley County Police Department says 47-year-old Jason Meyer Smith remains jailed on an $80,000 bond. The first warrant stems from Smith missing court Aug. 5 for an original charge of possession with intent to distribute [...]
USD 383 School Board considering to extend pandemic plan
The Manhattan-Ogden School Board will consider possibly extending the current version of its pandemic response plan through the end of the current school year, when it meets tonight at the Robinson Education Center. Agenda documents state the district would continue to utilize its “Test to Know” program for students and staff through the remainder of [...]
Inaugural 15 Under 40 Class chosen by Junction City, Manhattan, and Wamego Chambers of Commerce
There’s no shortage of young professionals in Riley, Pottawatomie, [...]