Author: KMAN Staff

A Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly assaulting multiple law enforcement officers over a two-day span. Police filed a report of two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and one count of attempted battery around 3:50 p.m. Sept. 2 in the 1800 block of College Avenue. Officers said 38-year-old Dylan Peterson kicked an officer while being restrained on Sept. 1, then battered a corrections officer and attempted to assault another the following day. Peterson was taken into custody at 4:14 p.m. Sept. 2 on charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, attempted battery of a…

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Riley County Police are investigating a forgery and identity theft case that left a Manhattan woman out thousands of dollars. Officers filed the report Tuesday evening in the 2700 block of Bent Tree Drive. Police said a 74-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect stole a check and altered it to redirect payment. The total loss is estimated at $3,488.62. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers allows tipsters to remain anonymous and could qualify them for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more local news.

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Riley County Police arrested a Manhattan man Tuesday evening in connection with a robbery and battery case first reported earlier this summer. Officers took 29-year-old Andre Chislum into custody around 7:20 p.m. on Sept. 2 in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place. Police said the arrest stems from a July report of aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. Chislum was booked into the Riley County Jail on a $100,000 bond, where he remains confined at the time of this report. Click here for more local news.

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Andre Chislum, 29, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 2, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place in Manhattan for aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. These charges stem from a report filed in July 2025. Chislum was issued a total bond of $100,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Jennifer Woody, 44, of Wamego, was arrested on September 2, 2025, at approximately 5:40 p.m., in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant…

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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over a rough showing for K-State against North Dakota as they squeaked out a win against the Fighting Hawks, touch on some positives on the season so far and go over last week in the Big 12. https://www.youtube.com/live/dga9LHySuzY?si=23HaB3KfJpD9exw3 Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State has many problems to fix after win over North Dakota Segment 2 – Last week in the Big 12 Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Hour 2 Segment 1 – Does KSU have execution and/or coaching issues? Segment 2 – What have been the positives for K-State…

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Riley County Police arrested a Fort Riley man early Saturday morning after he was accused of brandishing a firearm during a disturbance in Aggieville. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault and criminal threat at approximately 1:43 a.m. in the 1100 block of Moro Street. Police said 24-year-old Enrique Morales was antagonizing a group of individuals and was found with a gun. Morales was arrested at 1:45 a.m. on charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat. He was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Click here…

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Riley County Police are investigating a theft reported Friday evening in the 600 block of Highland Ridge Drive. Officers say an 18-year-old man reported his Cartier watch was stolen during an attempted purchase. The loss is valued at $12,000. Police are also investigating a burglary reported Friday morning in the 400 block of McCall Road. Officers say a 35-year-old man reported that a suspect broke into his storage unit and stole approximately $1,300 worth of items. Anyone with information on either case is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Click here for more local news.

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The Kansas Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to slow down as they make their way to K-State football games this fall. According to Trooper Ben Gardner with Troop C, one driver was clocked traveling 112 mph in a 75 mph zone over the weekend on Interstate 70 in Geary County. That’s 37 miles over the speed limit and a ticket of $408. Gardner says with another K-State home game this weekend, it’s more important to arrive safely than rushing to the game. — Several construction projects will impact gameday travel this fall. In Geary County, traffic on I-70 is reduced…

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Wilian Maldonado, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 1, 2025, at approximately 6:27 p.m., near the intersection of 3rd Street and Leavenworth in Manhattan, on a Jefferson Parish (La.) District Court warrant. Maldonado was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Inayjha Ware, 22, of Wichita, was arrested on August 31, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., in the 1001 block of Seth Child Road in Manhattan, on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation and a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. These warrants stem from…

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