Linton expresses sense of urgency to address declining enrollment in State of the University address

Kansas State University President Richard Linton acknowledges there is a sense of urgency when it comes to turn around years of lagging student enrollment numbers. “If we don’t solve this challenge, we either need to do one of two things, grow numbers, grow to a bigger institution, stronger and bolder, or rethink and be a [...]

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Crisis Center recognizes partners and volunteers at thank you reception

That was Crisis Center Inc. Executive Director Kathy Ray officially announcing the opening of their new safe shelter. While the shelter was completed back in July, the announcement was made Tuesday at the center’s thank you reception inside the College Avenue United Methodist Church. The thank you reception was held to honor and recognize all [...]

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Iacobellis appointed new attorney, status hearing set for Nov. 7

A status hearing was held Tuesday for Robert Iacobellis, the former Manhattan restaurant owner charged with more than two dozen counts of sexual abuse involving four individuals. Judge Kendra Lewison, who is presiding over the case, announced that Salina attorney Julie Effenbeck has been appointed by as Iacobellis’ new attorney. The decision comes amid Iacobellis’ [...]

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Motorcyclist injured in southern Riley County crash

A motorcyclist was injured Monday following a crash in southern Riley County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 23-year-old George Turner, of Fort Riley, was northbound on McDowell Creek Road shortly before 1 p.m. and failed to negotiate a right hand curve. The bike entered a ditch, struck an embankment and Turner was ejected. Turner sustained [...]

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RCPD arrests 17-year-old in connection to summer incident involving firearm

A 17-year-old is in custody for his role in a summer incident where shots were fired outside Manhattan’s Holiday Inn at the Campus. RCPD says Marc Anthony Oliver was arrested Friday at Manhattan High School on a warrant for criminal use of a firearm and marijuana possession. Oliver reportedly discarded a bag of marijuana and [...]

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Sex offender accused of exposing himself on two separate occasions in Manhattan

Riley County Police say a Manhattan man, who is a registered sex offender, was arrested recently on a number of charges, including violating terms of his offender registration. According to Monday’s RCPD activity report, 41-year-old Cedric Wilson was arrested Friday for the aforementioned charge as well as aggravated burglary, possession of an opiate and lewd [...]

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