Trial scheduled for Manhattan man accused in 2020 double homicide

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 [...]

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Man charged with ex-wife’s murder to stand trial in October

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 [...]

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Two injured in crash near Tuttle Creek Blvd and Hwy 13

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 [...]

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Riley County EMS north county first responder to go live next month

Riley County EMS will have its north county first responder go live next month. EMS Director David Adams confirmed to Riley County Commissioners Monday that the position will start June 6. This is a position based out of Leonardville and in place until the new station is constructed. “Staff are hired and will be starting [...]

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RCPD seeking help identifying suspects in cookie store power outage

A pair of men are at the center of a purported cookie store-related crime from earlier this month. Riley County Police are seeking the public’s help identifying one of two suspects, who police say may have pulled a lever on a breaker box causing a power outage to Insomnia Cookies and the Kountry Attic near [...]

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