We’ve come to the end of budget season for local entities, and each year we do a roundup of their property tax changes to give readers a picture of how their tax bill will look next year. Taxes from the Manhattan city government, Riley County government and Manhattan-Ogden school district are going up for the average homeowner. Residents of all three will see a tax increase of about 5.5%, given the change in the mill levy and the average increase of existing, single-family homes. A mill represents $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in assessed, taxable property value. To view…
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By Nathan Gaddie After decades on the roof of Rickel’s Retail Liquor in Aggieville, the life-size Budweiser Clydesdale fiberglass horse is gone for good. The store’s owner, Monica Rickel, said the building owner, McCullough Development Properties, forced her to remove the horse and Budweiser carriage from the roof on Sept. 16 because of various liability issues. “I couldn’t put it on the building because the owners of the building had redone the roofing up there and of liability, they would not let me put it back up there,” Rickel said. “Another liability for the building owner of somebody getting hurt…
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Riley County Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle valued at $30,000 from a Manhattan parking lot. Officers filed a report just after 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of Garden Way. Enterprise Leasing was listed as the victim after a white 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer was reported stolen from a customer’s parking lot. The total estimated loss was $30,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
A Manhattan woman reported losing $33,000 after an unknown suspect allegedly used deception to steal money from her bank account. The RCPD filed a report for theft by deception just before 6 p.m. Wednesday. A 30-year-old woman was listed as the victim. The total estimated loss was $33,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Shane Alan Amaro, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:25 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on two Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of driving while suspended/revoked. Amaro was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the 1900 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 49-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported…
On today’s edition of The Game, Drew Galloway from K-State Online joins the show. Also the guys discuss Casey Alexander talking to the media yesterday on starting practice, and Mitch names his Jabroni of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/live/Q_hmUTxTtsQ?si=ecPvytt9PrqLdRW0 Full Show Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Casey Alexander is a breath of fresh air for K-State men’s basketball Segment 5 – Chiefs move to 3-0, finally receive clarity on Josh Simmons Segment 6 – Ask Us Anything
Centennial League Manhattan Indians (2-2) @ Junction City Blue Jays (1-3, 1-0) Emporia Spartans (2-2, 0-1) @ Washburn Rural Junior Blues (2-2, 1-0) Topeka High Trojans (1-3, 0-1) @ Eudora (3-1, 2-1) NCKL Concordia Panthers (1-3, 1-1) @ Chapman Fighting Irish (3-1, 3-0) Tonganoxie Chieftains (3-1, 2-1) @ Rock Creek Mustangs (2-2, 1-2) Clay Center Tigers (2-2, 0-2) @ Abilene Cowboys (0-4, 0-4) NCKL/FHL Marysville Bulldogs (3-1, 2-1) @ Council Grove Braves (4-0, 3-0) Flint Hills League Marantha Academy Eagles (0-4, 0-1) @ Osage City Indians (2-1, 0-1) Whitewater-Remington Broncos (2-2, 1-1) @ Mission Valley Vikings (1-3, 1-1) Wabaunsee Chargers…
Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor will be honored at the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on Dec. 8, with the John L. Toner Award, the organization has announced. The award, first presented in 1997, honors athletics directors who have demonstrated superior administrative abilities and outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football. It is named after its first recipient, the late John L. Toner, former athletics director and football coach at the University of Connecticut and NCAA President. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Rainy conditions are forecasted to continue across Manhattan through Thursday as another round of showers and thunderstorms move through the area, with several inches of additional rainfall possible. Manhattan recorded 6.47 inches of rain for September through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Tuesday alone brought 0.13 inches of rain to the city, pushing the monthly total well above the 1991-2020 September normal of 2.62 inches. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.