Rock Creek boys’ basketball capped a perfect week by winning the inaugural Flurry on Flush tournament, finishing 3–0 during the three-day event to remain unbeaten on the season. The Mustangs opened tournament play with a 66–29 win over Buhler on Dec. 18, followed by a 68–61 victory against Eudora before closing the tournament with a 56–32 win over Hays on Friday. Rock Creek’s title run came against a diverse field featuring programs from multiple leagues and classifications. Gavin Rosa was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after helping lead the Mustangs through the championship bracket. Rock Creek girls’ basketball went…
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By DAVE SKRETTA and JOHN HANNA TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal Monday to help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is expected to lure one of the NFL’s iconic franchises across the state line from Missouri and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium. The Legislative Coordinating Council, which includes the state’s top lawmakers, voted unanimously inside a packed room at the state capitol to allow for STAR bonds to be issued to cover up to 70% of the cost of a stadium and accompanying district. The bonds would be paid off with state sales and liquor…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious livestock death south of Wheaton. According to a news release, deputies were called out to the area Wheaton Road and K-16 Highway just after 2 p.m. Friday, where a cow was found dead in a field with unusual body parts removed. Investigators determined the injuries do not appear to be accidental and believe the incident occurred recently. They’re asking anyone with information to submit tips to Detective Stephen Martinez at 785-457-3353. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at ptsheriff.com. Click here for more Pottawatomie County news.
Riley County commissioners have agreed to move forward with relocating the Riley County Police Department’s Aggieville substation. RCPD deputy director Erin Freidline presented a proposal Monday that would allow the department to move from its current space at 1113 Moro Street into a larger storefront space inside the new Hampton Inn being developed by Back 9 Development. The new space would include separate interview rooms, improved restroom and decontamination areas, storage space and a private entrance allowing officers to transport detainees without moving through crowds or disrupting hotel patrons. Currently RCPD pays $1,000 per month, while the new space is…
A Manhattan man charged with sex crimes against a child is the same man who has appeared around town dressed as Batman. Dakotah James Garner, 34, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested by Riley County Police last week for three counts of aggravated indecent liberties; fondling a child under 14 years old. Garner for at least two years has been appearing in different locations in Manhattan wearing a Batman costume. He posts photos of himself on Facebook under the account “Thomas Wayne (the mhk batman).” He also has posted under the name Bruce Wayne. His photos include some at the City…
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A Manhattan man has been arrested following a burglary reported last week. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 1:48 p.m. Dec. 14 in the 800 block of Pierre Street. A 75-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his shed and attempted to steal a bicycle. Officers arrested 28-year-old Jadin Bezdicek around 10:53 a.m. Dec. 20 in the 300 block of North 3rd Street on a charge of burglary. Bezdicek was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Click here for more local Manhattan…
A South Dakota woman was taken into custody Saturday evening on a Riley County District Court warrant involving numerous charges linked to a case reported earlier this year. Riley County Police say 25-year-old Summer Carlson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was arrested around 5:40 p.m. Dec. 20 in the 1001 block of South Seth Child Road. The warrant includes seven counts each of harassment by telecom device, interference with a law enforcement officer, criminal false communication and criminal threat, along with one count of stalking. The charges stem from an initial report filed on July 3, 2025. Carlson was issued a…
An Ogden man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly driving his vehicle toward Riley County police officers. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 3:25 p.m. Dec. 21 in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard. A 22-year-old suspect reportedly drove his vehicle at two officers — a 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old man — before striking a gate that then hit both officers. At approximately 4:20 p.m., officers arrested 22-year-old Ashton Troughton of Ogden in the same area. Troughton faces two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and two counts of attempted aggravated assault…
Officers filed a report of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and attempted aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer at approximately 3:25 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2025 in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 34-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were listed as the victims when it was reported a 22-year-old suspect drove his vehicle at officers and then struck a gate that hit the two officers. Ashton Troughton, 22, of Ogden, was arrested at approximately 4:20 p.m. in the 20000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd on two counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement…