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…
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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.
Officers filed a report of an injury accident in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on July 3, 2024, at approximately 12:06 PM. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when it was reported he was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. The victim was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka by EMS for non life-threatening injuries. Christopher Williams, 42, of Ogden, was arrested on July 3, 2024, at approximately 10:08 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Williams was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear.…
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s are investigating a number of vehicle burglaries across the area. Reports came in on Tuesday of this week that the Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of vehicular burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours in the neighborhoods of Green Valley Drive in the rural parts of the county. Anyone with information can contact Captain Tyler Garver at 785-457-3353 or you can contact Crime Stoppers.
The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced Wednesday that Assistant Director Kurt Moldrup will retire effective January 1st 2025 after thirty-nine years of dedicated service. Moldrup began his tenure with RCPD in March 1985. Throughout his career, AD Moldrup has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a Director’s Commendation, the Little Apple Optimist Club Award, nominations for Officer and Supervisor of the Year, and a Life Saving Award. AD Moldrup’s leadership has been pivotal for RCPD, guiding the department through significant milestones such as the implementation of succession planning, the adoption of evidence-based policing policies, and navigating numerous critical incidents.…