The Riley County Police Department has released more details regarding a Monday motorcycle crash that sent one person to the hospital. Authorities say 21-year-old Parker Pre-Genzer, of Junction City, had been riding northbound on Hwy 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his bike, while riding next to 20-year-old Pedro Pedroza, of Wichita. The two collided at the intersection of Tuttle Cove Road. Pre-Genzer was transported to Ascension Via Christi with minor injuries. Original Story – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday One person was hospitalized after a crash between two motorcycles Monday afternoon north of Manhattan.…
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Officers filed a report for burglary in the 500 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on June 12, 2023, around 12:15 p.m. A 51-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a Kitchen Aid mixer and Cuisinart food processor were stolen out of his home for an approximate total loss of $600. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle…
Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke, Riley County Treasurer Shilo Heger discuss the 4/10 proposal.
Providence will play Kansas State and Miami will face Georgia in the first round of the 2023 Baha Mar Classic, according to hoops insider Jon Rothstein. That would be only the second meeting all-time between the two schools, as K-State won the previous matchup back in the 1977 NCAA Tournament. Providence is enterring its first season under Kim English after going 21-12 but falling to Kentucky in the first round of March Madness. K-State is coming off a 26-10, Elite Eight season. On the other side of the bracket, Miami’s roster includes former Cat Nijel Pack while Georgia finished 16-16,…
A nationally known retailer is coming to Manhattan. Burlington will occupy the former Bed Bath and Beyond space in the Manhattan Marketplace shopping center, at 425 Third Place. The former closed earlier this year after the company filed for bankruptcy. Burlington was known for many years as Burlington Coat Factory, but rebranded in recent years. The company has begun advertising for positions locally. An opening date has not been announced.
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A Riley County man appeared in court today in relation to a pair of charges involving a May 2021 incident where he was accused of sexual battery towards an unnamed victim. Martin Vogts has been charged with aggravated sexual battery and aggravated battery. He had previously pleaded not guilty to both counts. Vogts and his attorney Barry Clark appeared via Zoom before Judge Grant Bannister on Monday to set up a jury trial which is expected to begin in early-October. A pre-trial has been set for the end of September as well.
A Manhattan woman was in court on Monday to plead guilty to charges surrounding violations of the Kansas Offender Registration Act. Destiny Melton, who was previously convicted of distributing methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, waived her right to a preliminary hearing before Judge Grant Bannister, pleading guilty to one count of violating KORA. Melton has also been convicted several times previously on other drug-related offenses. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 24th.
Riley County Police say a group of teenagers were arrested for fighting and interference with law enforcement officers, following an incident at AMC Theater Friday night. Police were called out for the report of a fight in progress, finding a teenage boy and two teenage girls had engaged in a physical fight with a 41-year-old woman and 45-year-old man after a verbal interaction in the lobby area of the theater. When officers tried to speak with and detain the three teenagers, they reportedly resisted and interfered. Police charged 14-year-old Amari Nicols, of Ogden, 15-year-old Niara Norris, of Manhattan, and 15-year-old…
Riley County Police arrested an 18-year-old Manhattan man over the weekend in connection to a pawn shop burglary and theft. Officers were called out to Wildcat Pawn and Jewelry Friday morning just before 7 a.m. Arriving officers found the business had been broken into and a rifle worth approximately $1,100 had been stolen. Officers were called out to the 1400 block of Flint Hills Place, nearly two hours later to investigate a possible stolen car and identified the suspect to be the same in both incidents. Keimon Webster was charged with burglary, domestic battery and criminal deprivation of property after…