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Local News

Officials estimate Burklund/Axelton fire burned 8,200 acres

Preliminary estimates show the Burklund/Axelton fire burned at least 8,200 acres in Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Deputy Riley County Fire Chief Doug Russell told county commissioners Thursday that the fire is still estimated to be 90% contained. Russell says about 60% of the burned area is within the Riley County boundaries. Officials previously stated that what remains of the fire no longer poses a threat to homes or structures. One home was destroyed and several others had to be evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported. County emergency officials are still operating on the state’s backup radio communication system,…

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report 4/11/24

Officers filed a report of theft in the 400 block of E. Poyntz Ave on April 10, 2024, at approximately 1:01 PM.  Officers listed a 69-year-old female as the victim when it was reported her phone was taken from her place of employment. Total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100.  Anyone with information 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. Ronald Haywood, Jr., was arrested in the 2500 block of Farm Bureau Road on April 10, 2024, at approximately 12:18 PM.  Haywood…

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report 4/10/24

Officers filed a report of criminal deprivation of property in the 200 block of Northfield Road on April 9, 2024, at approximately 9:25 AM.  Officers listed a 61-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a male known to the victim borrowed her 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and did not return the vehicle when agreed upon. Christopher Lusebrink, 39, of Manhattan was arrested in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on April 9, 2024, at approximately 10:58 AM. Lusebrink was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violations.  The original charges in this matter were for…

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report 4/9/24

Officers filed a report for discharge of a firearm within the city limits in the 1900 block of Hunting Ave on April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM.  Officers responded to a call of a self-inflicted gunshot wound that resulted from the victim attempting to clean his firearm.  Officers listed the victim as a 61-year-old as the victim. He was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information 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.

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RCPD Reports

RCPD Report 4/8/24

Officers filed a report of theft by deception in the 300 block of 3rd Place in Manhattan on April 5, 2024, at approximately 10:26 AM.  Officers listed Hy-Vee as the victim when it was reported a store lead was deceived into sending Bitcoin to an unknown person fraudulently posing as the store manager.  Total loss associated with this report is $1,440. Anyone with information 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 aggravated assault and criminal damage to property on…

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K-State Sports

K-State’s Lee to Return for 2024-25 Season

MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – K-State center Ayoka Lee will use her final season of eligibility and return to the Wildcat women’s basketball roster for the 2024-25 season. Lee was a Second Team All-America selection by The Athletic, a Third Team All-America honoree by The Sporting News, a 2024 John R. Wooden Award National Ballot top-15 candidate, an All-Big 12 First Team selection, a Big 12 All-Defensive Team member and Big 12 All-Tournament Team. In the 2023-24 season, Lee averaged 19.7 points on a .619 field goal percentage, 8.6 rebounds and 2.78 blocked shots. She is the first player in program history with…

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