Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft in the 300 block of Manhattan Ave on July 8, 2024, at approximately 7:38 AM. Officers listed a 19-year-old female as the victim when it was reported her 2007 brown Ford Edge was stolen by an unknown suspect. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $7,045. 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 criminal destruction of property in the 1900 block of Platt Street on July 8,…
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Story by Annie Wolfe/The Times Weather is always a concerning factor for those involved in planning for the Fourth of July in Wamego. In years past, storms have caused concern as well as extreme heat. All of which the first responders of Wamego and Pottawatomie County anticipate and plan for. Thanks to the moderate temperatures for this year’s celebration, Pottawatomie County EMS Director Joel Fager reported to the County Commission Monday they saw fewer heat related illnesses than expected. “We were very lucky with the weather,” said Fager. “We anticipated heat exhaustion and problems with big crowds, and we were…
Story by Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Downtown Alleys north of Poyntz Avenue will shut down starting next week. Gina Snyder, executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc., told Riley County commissioners on Monday the alleys will close July 15 so Kansas Gas Service can enlarge the tube connected to the city’s gas service. “We just have to do what they say when they say,” Snyder said. “They’re on a deadline. They have a time limit.” The Kansas Gas alley project will start with the alleys north of Poyntz Avenue. Snyder said the work should take about two weeks, weather permitting. Construction in…
Four Manhattan City Manager finalists have recently been identified. The search committee for a new City Manager has narrowed down the candidates to four finalists for the position, and they are all being invited to visit Manhattan later this month. The City will issue a news release once visit information has been finalized, including candidates’ names and plans for an upcoming opportunity for the public to interact with all of the candidates.
Segments 1 & 2: Paul Schliffke, Wamego Police Chief Segment 3: Red Cross spokesperson Kristi Ingalls and members of RCPD, MFD and RC EMS discuss Battle of the Badges Segment 4: Martine Chery-Hilarie with First Thousands Club discuss First Harmony Fest.
Officers filed a report of domestic assault, criminal destruction of property, and deprivation of property on July 6, 2024, at approximately 1:50 AM in Manhattan. Officers reported the victim was deprived of a 2013 Buick Enclave valued at approximately $5,000. Due to the nature of this crime, no other information will be released at this time. Andrew Smith, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested on July 5, 2024, in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road at approximately 4:17 PM. Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charge in this matter was…
By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury After eight years of requiring Native American education as part of school curriculum, members of the USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school board feel ready to broaden the topic of diversity to reflect the variety of cultural backgrounds of students in the district. Teaching and learning executive director Andrea Tiede on Wednesday asked the school board to give feedback about the district’s diversity education, and board member Curt Herrman said he’d like to see students learn about more cultures and people groups. “It’s about Indigenous students, but it’s not just about the Indigenous students,” Herrman said. “It’s about…
Riley County Republicans will be hosting several upcoming events for residents to meet the primary candidates, including this Tuesday at Pottorf hall in Manhatttan. Confirmed attendees include Eli Kormanik, Kenny Titus, Brad Starnes, Megan Steele, Kaleb James, Angel Roeser and Kristin Little from Senator Moran’s office. Other Riley County elected Republicans will also be there. Hot Dogs and Brats will be provided. The events takes places from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Pottorf Hall inside CiCo park.
Kansas State Police responded to a crash in Pottawatomie County shortly before 5 p.m. on Independence Day. A 1999 Cessna single fixed-wing aircraft was traveling northbound on Runway 36 at Wamego Airport, when a miscommunication occurred. During an attempt to perform a short-field takeoff, the 22-year-old student pilot misheard his 65-year-old instructor, causing the plane to continue on the ground. Despite applying brakes, the aircraft continued its momentum, going beyond the runway into the grass. The plane eventually came to rest in a corn field. The owner of the Cessna was able to remove the aircraft from the field. Neither…