Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 300 block of E. Poyntz in Manhattan on January 29, 2024, around 10:33 AM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2004 Silver Saturn Ion driven by Erica Arnold, 21, of Wamego crashed with a 2014 black Dodge Journey driven by Robert Bellinder, 61, of St. George. Bellinder was transported to Via Christi for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Arnold was issued a citation for improper right turn. Brian Droge, 43, of Manhattan was arrested in the 1600 block of Osage Street in Manhattan on January 29, 2024,…
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Riley County commissioners decided Monday to table discussions on how to finance the county’s looming facility upgrades. A space study analysis was conducted in 2012 and projected the costs to be around $25 million. Due to inflation, the commissioners now believe that this number could be between $40-$60 million dollars. During their Monday meeting, the commissioners were presented with three ways to pay for facility upgrades. County Clerk Rich Vargo… The first way would be cash, which would come from the capital improvements fund. The second option would be through a bond which would require an election. The final option…
Brandon sits down with representatives from the Flint Hills Discovery Center to discuss local business, as well as Congressman Jake LaTurner to discuss matters of state.
Officers filed a report of criminal deprivation of property on January 27, 2024, in the 1100 block of Thurston Street, Manhattan, Kansas at approximately 10:03 PM. Officers listed a 37-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a 38-year-old female known to him left in the victim’s 2019 green Toyota Camry. 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. Jacob Thompson, 26, of Ogden was arrested while in the 200 block of E. 9th Street in Junction City, Kansas, on January…
Wamego’s wrestlers took fifth as a team, Rock Creek’s 12th at the annual Baldwin Boys Invitational Saturday. Knox Karnowski of the Red Raiders claimed the title at 138, the only individual title claimed on the day by a local wrestler. At 106, Harry Costa placed second, Thomas McIntyre took second at 150, Talon Conrad claimed third at 175, Jake Meyer was the runner up at 215 and Mason King placed third at 285. Hayden Wolfe placed 7th at 120, Tyler Hecke did the same at 126, Ethan Ibendahl took sixth at 157. For Rock Creek, Aidan McKinney finished second at…
Manhattan has become a new home for more than 200 refugees in recent years. Valor Honey was recently awarded a grant to conduct training for Afghan Allies living in the area. The Manhattan organization is teaming with Manhattan Area Resettlement (MART) to offer the Honeybee Refugee Employability and Mental Health Program. The initiative is designed to integrate refugees into the community through beekeeping. The team aims to provide comprehensive training in beekeeping and honey production, fostering both employment opportunities and mental wellbeing for refugees in Manhattan. The one-year pilot will will address the need for employment and mental health support…
Congressman Jake LaTurner stopped by the KMAN studios Friday to discuss the issues at the southern border and raised security concerns surrounding a China-based manufacturer planning to locate in Johnson County. News Radio KMAN · Congressman Jake LaTurner on KMAN 01-26-24
Manhattan city officials say upgrades to CiCo Park have hit a snag due to financial issues. City staff met with the Manhattan City Commission Friday at the Sunset Zoo Nature and Exploration Center to present goals and an outlook at the year ahead. Included in that were deep dives into the city’s strategic plan and a look back at where the city is at in terms of its parks master plan. Concepts and renovations for CiCo Park were approved by voters in 2017, however since then there has been a 50-80% increase in inflation which has caused the park’s projected…