Katharine Hensler (courtesy photo) A new director and curator [...]
A new director and curator of the Riley County Historical Museum has been announced. Katharine Hensler will start in the position May 31. Hensler will oversee the organization’s mission to educate the public on the history of Riley County. She’ll also stand as a Department Head of Riley County Government, advocating and supporting historic preservation [...]
Kansas State University is rolling out a plan to increase compensation for its faculty and staff. In his first major act as president, Dr. Richard Linton announced Thursday a 2 percent across the board increase for benefits-eligible faculty, unclassified and university staff in fiscal year 2023. This will apply to those hired on or before [...]
After numerous delays in the courts over the past [...]
After numerous delays in the courts over the past two years, a Manhattan man charged with killing two people will face a jury trial late this summer. Riley County Judge John Bosch on Monday set a jury date for Aug. 30 for Montrell Vassar, who faces two counts of first-degree murder and possession of stolen [...]
A trial for a Manhattan man accused of murdering [...]
A trial for a Manhattan man accused of murdering his ex-wife last fall will face trial later this year. At a Monday arraignment, Judge Kendra Lewison set an Oct. 31 trial date for 27-year-old Kamahl Bobian, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 27-year-old Shanell Bobian on Sept. 25 in the 400 block [...]
The crash scene at Tuttle Creek Blvd (US-24) and [...]
At least two people were injured Tuesday following a crash near Tuttle Creek Blvd (US-24) and Hwy 13. The crash involved a pickup hauling a trailer and an SUV. Crash details are pending from the Kansas Highway Patrol. One person was transported by Life Star helicopter from the scene and another by ambulance. The extent [...]
The crash scene at Tuttle Creek Blvd (US-24) and [...]
