By Emma Loura Riley County’s budget and planning committee on Monday presented a policy for incentives intended to entice developers build affordable housing. The committee members proposed Reinvestment Housing Incentive District policy. The RHID captures the increase in property taxes created by the development for up to 25 years. Brittany Phillips, county budget and finance officer, presented an overview of the RHID policy at Thursday’s county commission meeting. The county commissioners did not take votes on the matter Monday, as it was their first time looking at the proposal. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. For more local news…
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Officers filed a report of theft in the 1200 block of Pomeroy Street on December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:42 AM. Officers listed a 21-year-old female as the victim when it was reported her black Salsa Journeyer bicycle, backpack, and airtag were stolen from in front of her apartment by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,250. 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.
U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann says he remains focused on getting a new farm bill, something Congress has struggled to pass in recent years. The Kansas congressman on Wednesday told KMAN he’s frustrated by the lack of attention a new farm bill has gotten. Congress last passed a farm bill in 2018, but it expired at the end of last year. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. For more state news click here.
Deshaun Durham, 24, was to spend 92 months in the Hutchinson Correctional Facility for a first-time cannabis defense, but now he walked free Friday morning. Gov. Laura Kelly on Nov. 7 overturned the Kansas Prison Review Board’s rejection of Durham’s clemency application, allowing him to return home for the holidays. “Today is a big victory in the barbaric and senseless war on a scientifically-proven medicinal plant, cannabis,” Durham said in a written statement. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. News Radio KMAN originally reported Durham release on November 7th. Read about it here.
By Tim Everson For the second year in a row, Kansas State men’s basketball has lost a player off its roster midway through the season. On Wednesday, multiple outlets reported that senior wing Achor Achor was no longer with the team. It’s unknown as of press time whether Achor left of his own volition or was dismissed. He played five minutes in K-State’s loss at St. John’s on Saturday, registering two rebounds, two fouls and a turnover with one missed shot. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. For more K-State sports click here.
The Riley County Police Department filed a report of theft by deception on December 10 in the 300 block of Southwind Road. According to officials, the incident occurred around 11:44 PM, involving an employee at a Dollar Tree store who allegedly fell victim to a telephone scam posing as an asset protection measure. Authorities say the scheme resulted in a total loss of approximately $1,200. No arrests have been announced at this time.
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 7:30 Segment 3: 23:52 Segment 4: 36:25 On Wednesday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke with Erin Dragotto the Executive Director of the Museum of Art + Light. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
Officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 2600 block of Claflin Road on December 10, 2024, at approximately 6:36 AM. Officers listed a 23-year-old male as the victim when it was reported miscellaneous Milwaukee power tools were stolen from his vehicle by an unknown subject overnight. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,700. 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. Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of 4th and Moro Streets on…
Two were transported to a local hospital following an accident near a roundabout on Tuesday evening in Manhattan. RCPD reports that 27-year-old Subdint Cruz of Manhattan and a minor child were transported to Via Christi by EMS and then later to separate hospitals after they were both struck by a Honda Civic driven by 48-year-old Aaron Crews of Junction City as they tried to cross the street. Their statuses are unknown at this time. Last month News Radio KMAN released a story, based on RCPD traffic data, where it was revealed that the roundabout at Bluemont Ave and Fourth St…
Riley County police on Tuesday reported 11 motor vehicle burglaries in the past 24 hours. Police believe these burglaries are connected but are still in the early stages of investigating. Most of the cars the burglars broke into were unlocked, police said. Items stolen include cash, purses, wallets, sunglasses, and a weapon. Tokoi said the majority of these incidents happened in the northwest side of Manhattan. So far, police have received leads, including an eyewitness account and Ring doorbell footage. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers or call the non-emergency police number at 537-2112. Check out our website at…