Author: KMAN Staff

Officers filed a report for vehicle burglary at approximately 2:16 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2025 near Bluemont Ave. and 11th Street. A 55-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into his vehicle a stole various audio and electronic equipment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is $12,000. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Aric Thompson, 33, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:45 p.m.…

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Kansas State volleyball recorded its first home victory over Baylor since 2016, as the Wildcats handed the 21st-ranked Bears a 3-1 loss Wednesday night at Morgan Family Arena. K-State (15-7, 8-6 Big 12), which is now receiving votes in the latest AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll, notched its fourth victory – and second straight – over a nationally ranked opponent, moving to 4-4 overall this season against Top 25 teams. With the win, K-State becomes one of just four Big 12 teams to record four or more victories over Top 25 opponents this season (No. 8 Arizona State, 7; No.…

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By Brandon Peoples and Nathan Gaddie A $27.5 million project to ease congestion and improve safety at the K-18/Interstate 70 interchange is now officially underway. The Kansas Department of Transportation on Wednesday celebrated the launch of the comprehensive project to reconfigure the interchange, known for its heavy traffic during weekday peak hours and Kansas State University football games. “Everybody who goes through it knows that there are challenges with this interchange,” Calvin Reed, KDOT Secretary said. “It’s not always obvious who gets to stop and who doesn’t get to stop and obviously that impacts how quickly people can get through…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ve got another full show as we’ll talk to Mason Voth from K-State Online on the most recent K-State news, hear from Mitch Holthus on the Chiefs, preview Oklahoma State with McClain Baxley and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/oQNyxlHzHDs?si=J4QvDZVwiURWjO7g Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – MitchPom vs. Cal Segment 2 – Preview of Oklahoma State with McClain Baxley Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything

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No injuries were reported after a structure fire at a Manhattan home on Wednesday. The Manhattan Fire Department responded to the fire on 2409 Lookout Drive at 10:55 a.m. Fire crews found a single-story home with smoke coming from an attached garage. They were able to contain the fire within 15 minutes. Family members removed an occupant with a disability before the fire fighters arrived. A loss estimate is not available yet and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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By Ned Seaton The organizers of a day-long meeting about poverty in Riley County are figuring out next steps, energized by what they say is interest they witnessed in tackling what has become a persistent problem here. Just under 100 community leaders from a variety of fields met Friday at an event put on by the Flint Hills Breadbasket, Habitat for Humanity and the Flint Hills Wellness Coalition. Organizers Karla Hagemeister, Deb Nuss and Josh Brewer named it “Functional Zero Poverty in Riley County by 2035,” though there’s not actually a formal organization. The sponsoring entities together obtained a grant…

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The Riley County Police Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle reported Monday morning in Manhattan. Officers filed a report around 11:56 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 1400 block of Hartman Place. A 27-year-old man told police an unknown suspect stole his 2010 GMC Terrain. The total estimated loss is listed at $5,000. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more local Manhattan news.

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A Manhattan man was arrested last week on multiple counts related to violations of the Kansas Offender Registration Act. The Riley County Police Department filed a report Nov. 3 around 1:50 p.m. in the 1100 block of Garden Way for violation and aggravated violation of the offender registration act. According to police, 46-year-old Timothy Cohill was taken into custody Nov. 10 around 1:05 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. He faces five counts of violating the offender registration act, two counts of aggravated violation of the act, and an additional Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for probation…

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