Local emergency personnel conduct annual active violence training

Riley County first responders started three-day-long training exercises yesterday (Tuesday) to help improve response times and interagency coordination in the event of an active violence scenario. Members of RCPD, Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS, KSU PD, volunteers, representatives from USD 383 and other law enforcement partners gathered at Anthony Middle School for this year’s training. Riley County EMS Assistant Director [...]

By |2022-07-13T16:26:23-05:00July 13th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Local emergency personnel conduct annual active violence training

Advanced voting begins with eyes on key races at state and local level

Advanced voting in Kansas began Wednesday ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election. Registered voters have until July 26 to obtain a ballot by mail. In-person voting is open at the county clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Riley County will also host an advanced voting opportunity July 30 inside [...]

By |2022-07-13T15:41:23-05:00July 13th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Advanced voting begins with eyes on key races at state and local level

Nearly a dozen cattle die in north Riley County crash

Authorities say nearly a dozen cattle died after a semi truck overturned Monday morning in northern Riley County. The accident shut down traffic for about five hours while members of the Riley County Police Department, Riley County Fire District No. 1, Kansas Highway Patrol and other agencies assisted in extrication of the cattle. Deputy Riley [...]

By |2022-07-12T10:45:14-05:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Nearly a dozen cattle die in north Riley County crash

RCPD, others to conduct joint active violence training at Anthony Middle School

Anthony Middle School is this year’s site for a joint active violence training exercise conducted by local emergency personnel. That’s USD 383 Board President Curt Herrman. The exercise will take place Tuesday through Thursday. The goal of the exercise is to streamline inter-agency cooperation during a crisis situation. RCPD Administrative Captain Josh Kyle says part [...]

By |2022-07-09T15:29:25-05:00July 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on RCPD, others to conduct joint active violence training at Anthony Middle School

Deadline to register ahead of Aug. 2 primary is Tuesday

The deadline to register if you plan to vote in the Aug. 2 primary is quickly approaching. Registration books will close on Tuesday, with advance voting by mail and in person beginning Wednesday, July 13. Manhattan/Riley County League of Women Voters past president Cathy Hedge says the League is encouraging people to be informed and [...]

By |2022-07-08T14:30:56-05:00July 8th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Deadline to register ahead of Aug. 2 primary is Tuesday

Lightning sparks house fire in Randolph

Lightning is being blamed for sparking a house fire in Randolph Wednesday night. Crews from Riley County Fire District No. 1 were called out shortly after 11 p.m. to the home located at 13490 Fancy Creek Road, and found heavy smoke coming from the attic, roof vents and eaves of the home. While the home [...]

By |2022-07-07T11:48:34-05:00July 7th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Lightning sparks house fire in Randolph

Soldier accused in Aggieville murder set for September preliminary hearing

A September preliminary hearing is planned for a Fort Riley soldier accused of murdering another soldier in a February shooting in Aggieville. 19-year-old Tremelle Montgomery appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday, via Zoom. Montgomery is charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Joshua Wardi. Online court documents list three [...]

By |2022-07-06T14:12:40-05:00July 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Soldier accused in Aggieville murder set for September preliminary hearing

KDHE: Riley County remains in high incidence rate for COVID transmissions

Riley County remains in the high incidence rate category for COVID-19 cases for a third consecutive week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 87 new cases county wide between June 25 and July 1 putting the incidence rate at 117.2. Any figure at or above 100 per 100,000 people constitutes as a high [...]

By |2022-07-06T13:49:53-05:00July 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on KDHE: Riley County remains in high incidence rate for COVID transmissions

Riley County firefighters contain structure fire at abandoned home near Randolph

Riley County Fire District 1 responded to a fire at an abandoned Randolph home early Tuesday. Crews arrived around 1 a.m. to a fully engulfed structure fire at 100 East Stockdale Lane. Firefighters extinguished the fire but remained on scene for two hours to ensure it did not spread to neighboring fields or property. No [...]

By |2022-07-06T07:15:18-05:00July 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Riley County firefighters contain structure fire at abandoned home near Randolph

RCPD responds to 4th of July domestic dispute

A 19 year old is now in custody following a domestic related dispute. The Riley County Police Department filed a report for criminal damage to property involving a domestic dispute in Manhattan on Monday, around 10 pm. A 20 year old female is listed as the victim when it was reported that 19 year old [...]

By |2022-07-05T11:14:03-05:00July 5th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on RCPD responds to 4th of July domestic dispute
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