The Riley County Senior Service Center had a large turn-out for its soup supper and silent auction Thursday night–and the group attending wasn’t necessarily what you’d expect. The 120 attending included at least 20 “younger” folks, according to Director Jami Ramsey. Ramsey adds there were a variety of soups to choose from, with 30 gallons of soup from area restaurants. Auction items were also plentiful. Benefits go toward programs and activities at the Senior Center. Manhattan City Commissioner Karen McCulloh, who also serves on the Senior Center Board, mentioned the newly refurbished Center, thanks to a grant that came to…
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A report of kidnapping, aggravated assault, and criminal threat was filed in the western portion of Manhattan at approximately 7:00 PM Thursday night. Riley County Police found a victim was held against her will by people she knew and questioned about a past incident. There are reportedly three suspects and there were weapons involved; however no injuries were reported. This case is ongoing and full details were not available for release at the time of this report. No arrests have been made at this time. ### A Manhattan man was taken into custody by Riley County Police on an out of county warrant. William Sharpsteen…
Health officials say a doctor who recently returned to New York City after treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, the first confirmed case in the city.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An American Civil Liberties Union attorney says a federal judge in Kansas has canceled a hearing scheduled Friday in the group’s lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gay marriage. ACLU attorney Doug Bonney said U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Crabtree is considering whether to reschedule the oral arguments or decide the case based on the parties’ written arguments. Bonney said he told Crabtree during a 30-minute conference Thursday that the ACLU did not have time to review the state’s written response to the lawsuit because it had just been filed. The ACLU filed the lawsuit for two…
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The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported aggravated assault which occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday. The incident is said to have occurred in the 3700 block of Powers Lane, within the Green Valley trailer park in rural Manhattan. The victim reported the suspect approached him and asked for a lighter. As the victim walked closer to the suspect, the suspect pulled out a hand gun from his pocket. The victim then ran from the suspect, and heard what he believes was the sound of the suspect firing two rounds from the handgun. No one was injured…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Mercy Regional Health Center’s Public Relations Director, Jana Bowman; Infection Control Supervisor, Vivian Nutsch, ; Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the Riley County Health Department, Jason Orr, and Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director, Robbin Cole.
Leonardville was the final stop on the Riley County Commission’s small towns tour. The commission, in previous weeks, has traveled to Ogden, Riley and Randolph. Sign regulations were one major topic during Thursday’s meeting, as Planning/Special Projects Director, Monty Wedel shared the changes they have made within the amendments. Although these changes have not yet been approved, and can still be adjusted, Wedel asked the commission to approve proceeding with the notice of public hearings to discuss these possible changes. The proposed amendments would prohibit movement on digital signs, as far as scrolling, strobing, etc. Instead, digital signs would need…
Riley County Police arrested a 27-year-old Manhattan man on a warrant for motion to revoke probation. David Thornton was taken into custody in the 2500 block of Meadowood Drive. Thornton’s bond was set at $5,000. RCPD reports the arrest occurred about 6:10 p.m. Wednesday. Also on Thursday’s RCPD arrest report is Ryan Wahl, 20, of Manhattan, on a warrant for aggravated battery and battery. Wahl was taken into custody shortly before 10:30 Wednesday morning. His bond was set at $5,000. And Royelle Miller, 34, of Wichita was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. Miller’s arrest by RCPD was at about seven a.m. Wednesday…