A Kansas City woman is in custody after police allege she made a bomb threat at a Manhattan restaurant. The Riley County Police Department says 41-year-old Tisha Steenrod walked into the Taco Bell at 1155 Westport Road at around 5 p.m. Wednesday and told employees she had an explosive device. Officers were called to the restaurant a short time later and confirmed no explosive devices in the building. Steenrod was arrested on a charge of aggravated criminal threat. She remains in custody on a $15,000 bond. Click here for more local news.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a structured program where adults volunteer to be mentors to young people. Today Mike is joined by volunteer Big Sister Kitra Cooper and lead professional staffer Michelle Sink to discuss the value of youth mentorship, and the impactful connections that have evolved from the program. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 7800 block of Country Rd. in Riley on June 25, 2025, at approximately 11:02 a.m. A 67-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his utility trailer and miscellaneous tools. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,100. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. James Johnson, 23, of Manhattan, KS was arrested…
In an age where news consumers are bombarded by information and, often, misinformation, local media holds its ground. On today’s show, Mike discusses the new frontier of media with Kansas Press Association Director Emily Bradbury and Kansas Association of Broadcasters President Allison Mazzei. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
The mission of the Manhattan Parks and Recreation foundation is to enhance the parks and recreation experience in our community through charitable contributions, time and resources. Gail Urban, Foundation Chair, joins Mike today to talk CiCo Park upgrades, student scholarships and indoor water. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Raphiel Williams, 26, of Wichita, was arrested on a Harvey County District Court warrant for failure to appear on June 23, 2025, at approximately 12:52 p.m. Williams was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this release. 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
By Emma Loura Riley County is projected to receive $620,178 in opioid funds over the next 13 years. The county had allocated opioid funds toward Community Corrections and the Department of Health. Both departments requested the continuation of these funds. “The Health Department is asking to continue their education, the community health educator that they have, and then Community Corrections is asking to continue their drug court program,” Brittany Phillips, the budget and finance officer, said. Phillips said there is also the potential to use these funds for district court, EMS’ medication administration training or organizations like Pawnee Mental Health…
By Rose Gruenbacher The victim in a child sex crimes trial said she wasn’t taken seriously when she told her caregivers of repeated sexual abuse by a man who was living with her family. The girl, now 17, testified Monday in Riley County District Court about the incidents alleged in the case. Michael Steere, 28, of Manhattan was given a bond of $1 million and is charged with rape of a child under 14 years old, two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child by lewd fondling of a child under 14 years old, aggravated indecent liberties with a…
After a challenging first season under head coach Jim Johnston, Wabaunsee football will look to take the next step in 2025. The Chargers finished 3-6 in 2024 and entered the postseason as the No. 13 seed in Class 1A East, falling to a talented Rossville team in the opening round, 47-13. With a year of experience under Johnston’s system, Wabaunsee returns to the field with an eye toward improvement this fall. The Chargers open the season Sept. 5 on the road at Council Grove and will play four of their next five games at home, including key district matchups against…
A Texas man was arrested Saturday on a Riley County District Court warrant, alleging theft, criminal use of a financial card and other related crimes involving technology. According to the Riley County Police Department, 31-year-old Ryan McIntosh is charged with four counts of unlawful acts involving computers, four counts of identity theft, two counts of criminal use of a financial card, theft and attempted theft. He was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. An online criminal complaint alleges the crimes occurred in December 2024. McIntosh was issued a total bond of $15,750 and was…