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, [...]
Sen. Moran secures 6 million dollars for Belvue Bridge
It has been over 65 years since the Belvue Bridge was built, and Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties have been working to repair the now deteriorating structure that crosses the Kansas River. A 9 million dollar plan for the project was approved in the early spring of 2022, and county commissioners have attempted to receive federal [...]
Sen. Moran secures 6 million dollars for Belvue Bridge
It has been over 65 years since the Belvue [...]
New sales tax starting this month for both Riley and Pottawatomie counties
Both the 0.5% local sales tax and the 0.2% countywide sales tax on roads and bridges will take effect in January. At the end of last year, the prior 0.5% sales tax expired. The county split the tax money with the city of Manhattan, but the latter split off to enact its own tax. The [...]
Three arrested Monday evening in connection with MHK kidnapping
Three men are in custody on charges tied to a reported kidnapping Monday on Manhattan’s north side. According to the Riley County Police Department, 27-year-old Zane Thomas, of Junction City, 25-year-old Joseph Varvel and 21-year-old Cooper Brown, both of Manhattan were arrested on numerous charges including aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated battery. [...]
Three arrested Monday evening in connection with MHK kidnapping
Three men are in custody on charges tied to [...]
Geary Co. authorities investigating accidental shooting involving pre-teen
Geary County authorities are investigating an apparent accidental shooting involving a pre-teen Friday evening, at a rural residence on Humboldt Creek Road. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded just before 9 p.m. Friday and discovered the boy with a gunshot wound. During the investigation it was revealed the victim received his wound as [...]
Third generation LEO Josh Kyle retires after more than 3 decades with RCPD
The Riley County Police Department celebrated Captain Josh Kyle today, with a couple hundred of his closest friends. Kyle followed his father’s and grandfather’s paths. He is now retired after serving the community for 31 years. County Commissioner and Law Board Member John Ford spoke exclusively to KMAN. Ford agreed that the community would benefit [...]
RCPD attempting to identify suspects connected to Ogden shooting incident
An investigation is underway following a shooting that occurred early Friday morning in Ogden. According to the Riley County Police Department, the incident appeared to be isolated, with no threat to the public. The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Friday in the 600 block of South Walnut Street. No injuries were reported. As of [...]
Butler speaks on decision to vote against new city manager contract
Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr saw his contract renewed by city commissioners in December, though one member of the board thinks it’s time for a change in city administration. “I have some general issues with how the city was run last year,” says Commissioner Wynn Butler. The Commission on December 20 voted 4 to 1 [...]