Author: Paul Parker

State News

Plane hits car during landing attempt in Butler County

Three people walked away without injuries after an unusual crash Sunday evening in Butler County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a 1943 Boeing aircraft, piloted by 68-year-old Ryan Stewart of Benton, was making a short approach to the south runway at Stearman Field just after 5 p.m. As it descended, the plane’s landing gear struck a Toyota Corolla driven by 71-year-old Rebeca Rodriguez, who was traveling east on a nearby roadway. The impact caused the aircraft to hit the ground and flip onto its top. Both Stewart, his passenger, and Rodriguez were unharmed. The accident remains under investigation. Click here…

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Local News

One vehicle recovered, one missing after thefts

Riley County Police are investigating two separate vehicle thefts reported late last week in Manhattan. Officers filed the first report Sept. 5 around 4:58 p.m. in the 1100 block of Pillsbury Drive, where a 53-year-old man reported his 2001 Ford Mustang had been stolen. The estimated loss is about $1,500. The second case was filed Sept. 6 at 10:48 p.m. in the 1100 block of Claflin Road. Police said an 18-year-old woman reported her 2014 Ford Taurus stolen, valued at $5,000. The vehicle was later recovered and returned to the owner. Anyone with information about either case is urged to…

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MHS officials say students are more engaged after banning phones

By Emma Loura Teachers at Manhattan High School are seeing increased student engagement and experiencing a renewed joy of teaching after a new cell phone policy took effect this semester. Manhattan High School’s principal, Michael Dorst, said students responded well in the first two weeks of classes. “It has been an early success,” Dorst said. “Manhattan High School students have responded very well to a policy that really changed how we approached the learning environment.” The new cell phone policy forbids students from using personal electronic devices during class times. Cell phones must be placed in a calculator pouch, out…

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RCPD investigating $1,500 copper theft

Riley County Police are investigating a burglary reported Wednesday morning in central Manhattan. Officers filed the report around 10:37 a.m. in the 1200 block of Poyntz Avenue. Police said a 73-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his building and stole copper. The loss is estimated at $1,550. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tipsters using Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for more local news.

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