RCPD: Nearly $27K worth of merchandise stolen from Manhattan jewelry store

The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft from G. Thomas Jewelers totaling almost $27,000. According to a police report, filed Tuesday, three women came into the store acting like they were purchasing items, asking for them to be wrapped. During wrapping, the suspects slipped the items off the counter. They then left the [...]

By |2023-02-22T11:06:33-06:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on RCPD: Nearly $27K worth of merchandise stolen from Manhattan jewelry store

RCPD law board considering taking over animal control officers

As the City of Manhattan explores the future of its T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, city staff are looking to the Riley County Police Department to possibly absorb the contracts for the city’s animal control officers. The city has budgeted for three, but currently has just two ACOs on the payroll. However, budget challenges within [...]

By |2023-02-22T10:36:24-06:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on RCPD law board considering taking over animal control officers

Aggieville’s St. Patrick celebration likely to lose parade

Last year, construction in Aggieville disrupted the route of Manhattan’s annual Christmas parade and this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will likely be disrupted by it as well. That was City Manager Ron Fehr and City Commissioner Wynn Butler on KMAN’s In Focus. Despite the likely loss of the parade, Butler says the business district [...]

By |2023-02-22T09:51:13-06:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Aggieville’s St. Patrick celebration likely to lose parade

RCPD investigating property damage in Aggieville

The Riley County Police Department is seeking help identifying a man wanted for questioning for a recent case of property damage in Aggieville. RCPD posted a video online Tuesday, (video below), showing a man wearing a white top and checkered pants. Police believe the man is connected to a Jan 28 incident in the 1200 [...]

By |2023-02-22T08:18:48-06:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on RCPD investigating property damage in Aggieville

Manhattan City Commission approves land annexation, process to fill vacant commission seats

At their meeting Tuesday, the Manhattan City Commission approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance to acquire a 78.73 acre piece of land west of the Manhattan Regional Airport for eventual commercial development. The land currently borders the Random Woods residential neighborhood. Multiple residents voiced their concerns and frustration to the board concerning the [...]

By |2023-02-21T23:03:38-06:00February 21st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Manhattan City Commission approves land annexation, process to fill vacant commission seats
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