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Geary County rural fire crews responded to three separate fire calls Tuesday afternoon, all happening within the span of about an hour. In a post on its Facebook page, the department said crews responded to a call at around 2:40 p.m. after welding on a fence sparked a large grass fire along Old Highway 13. Strong winds pushed the fire eastward, igniting more than 150 large hay bales, according to officials. Firefighters received mutual aid from Alta Vista Rural Fire and Riley County Fire District No. 1. Their efforts helped spare an additional 150 to 200 hay bales from the…
Snow is becoming more likely to impact northeast Kansas from Friday afternoon through early Sunday, with forecasters warning of potentially hazardous travel conditions. While exact snowfall amounts remain uncertain, most locations are expected to see at least some accumulation from falling and blowing snow. Roads could become slick, particularly during periods of heavier snowfall and overnight. Behind the system, very cold air is expected to move into the region. Wind chill values could drop as low as minus 20 degrees Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, creating dangerous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll talk to Brian Smoller, and discuss Bill Self’s health concerns for KU. We’ll also talk MitchPom vs. Utah and name the Jabroni of the Week. https://www.youtube.com/live/BsqccoOUljU?si=u9sfcEBQ7f1xUk2h Hour 1 Segment 1 – Congratulations to Indiana Segment 2 – Interview with Brian Smoller Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Does KU need to have a big health conversation with Bill Self? Segment 2 – MitchPom vs. Utah Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
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A Manhattan man was arrested Friday morning following a reported domestic disturbance. Riley County Police say officers filed the report around 9:24 a.m. Jan. 16 in Manhattan. A 39-year-old woman reported that a 44-year-old man known to her battered her and caused property damage. Officers arrested Kevin Harbaugh, 44, of Manhattan, at approximately 9:47 a.m. on charges of domestic battery, criminal damage to property and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Harbaugh was issued a total bond of $9,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
A Kansas City, Missouri man is jailed in Riley County on a number of past fraud-related charges. Riley County Police say 47-year-old Kahlil Kilian was taken into custody Friday evening on three counts of forgery, three counts of identity theft, two counts of theft by deception, one count of attempted theft by deception and three additional counts of forgery related to distributing or issuing a written instrument. Investigators allege Kilian is tied to a case from March 2023 involving forged documents and stolen identities. Kilian remains in custody on a $10,000 bond.
Riley County Police are investigating the theft of an electric bike. A 19-year-old woman in the 900 block of North Manhattan Avenue reported the theft just after 4 p.m. Monday. The bike is valued at approximately $1,500. 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.
Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 4:09 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2026 in the 900 block of N. Manhattan Ave. A 19-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her electric bike. The total loss associated with this case is $1,500. 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. Officers filed a report of sexual battery at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Jan. 18 in Manhattan. An…
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over the fifth straight loss for K-State MBB to open up conference play, a huge win for women’s basketball on the road against previously undefeated Texas Tech, speak with Wyatt Thompson, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/QjCmh39YA8o?si=enU9-uR8A39PW60L Full Show Segment 1 – K-State MBB continues to falter, loses to OSU 84-83 Segment 2 – Terrible final sequence in OSU loss Segment 3 – K-State women pull off major upset at Texas Tech Segment 4 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson