Officials from the Kansas Attorney General’s Office this week honored nearly two dozen sexual assault survivors from Riley County for their service to crime victims.

“The award winners have demonstrated extraordinary acts of service in helping crime victims navigate really challenging circumstances,” Attorney General Kris Kobach said. “Providing justice to crime victims is more than prosecuting the offenders. Justice includes listening when others turn away, acting when intervention is critical, and advocating for those who feel they have no voice.”

The survivors, known as the “19-plus” received the Community Champion Victim Service Award at the 28th annual Kansas Crime Victims’ Rights Conference, held in Wichita. The group advocated for a change in law following the August 2025 conviction of former Manhattan chiropractor Clark Petersen on 51 counts of sex crimes against patients.

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City commissioners on Tuesday will vote on eliminating the Aggieville Parking Garage’s hourly and daily parking rates, ParkMobile registration and nose-in parking requirements, leaving only a 48-hour parking limit.

These proposed changes are in response to construction planned on Moro Street in Aggieville. Construction is anticipated to start in 2027. City officials anticipate the registration and daily rate changes would be temporary until Moro construction completes in 2027 or 2028.

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Two Topeka men were arrested Thursday following a series of burglaries at a Manhattan residence, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed reports on April 12, April 14 and April 16 in the 1200 block of Tabor Valley Road after a 67-year-old man reported that unknown suspects broke into his home on three separate occasions and stole various items, including a safe and its contents. The total estimated loss has not yet been determined.

Thomas William Wallace Mundy, 30, of Topeka, and McKinley Glen Hopkins, 34, of Topeka, were both arrested at approximately 3:29 p.m. April 16 at the residence. Each was charged with burglary: dwelling to steal a firearm.

Both Mundy and Hopkins were issued total bonds of $15,000 and remain confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Jaylen DeShawn Fures, 27, of District Heights (Md.), was arrested at approximately 12:30 a.m. on April 17, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges which include two counts of aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Fures was issued a total bond of $16,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Inayjha Nevaeh Lynae Ware, 22, of Wichita, was arrested at approximately 11:25 p.m. on April 16 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Manhattan Municipal court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of theft. Ware was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Officers filed a report of burglary on April 12, 14 and 16 in the 1200 block of Tabor Valley Road. A 67-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported unknown suspects broke into his home on three occasions and stole various items, including a safe and its contents. The total estimated loss is unknown at this time. Thomas William Wallace Mundy, 30, of Topeka, was arrested at approximately 3:29 p.m. on April 16 in the 1200 block of Tabor Valley Road for burglary; dwelling to steal firearm. Mundy was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. McKinley Glen Hopkins, 34, of Topeka, was also arrested at approximately 3:29 p.m. on April 16 in the 1200 block of Tabor Valley Road for burglary; dwelling to steal firearm. Hopkins was issued a total bond of $15,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Shane Alan Amaro, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:50 p.m. on April 16 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of theft of property/services. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in June 2025. Amaro was issued a total bond of $10,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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On today’s edition of The Game, Will Howard says that “politics” were part of the reason he split reps with Avery Johnson throughout the 2023 season and former K-State pitcher Trevor Hurley joins the show!

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Segment 1 – Former K-State pitcher Trevor Hurley

Segment 2 – Will Howard opens up about sharing time with Avery, NIL in 2023

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By Beth Day and Tim Everson

WAMEGO — Wamego High School head boys’ basketball coach Steve Fritz will not be retained for the 2026-27 school year, following a USD 320 board meeting Monday night.

Travis Graber, WHS athletics and activities director, submitted renewal recommendations to the board for coaches of fall and winter sports, and Fritz — who took over the Red Raiders three seasons ago following the resignation of Troy Hemphill — was not among the names listed. Graber’s recommendations were passed unanimously by the board.

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By Nathan Gaddie

Riley County commissioners denied a request to extend a long-running contract that offsets recycling costs for glass, steel cans and plastic.

For the first time since 2010, Riley County and Bison Ridge Recycling — formerly Howie’s Recycling — will operate without a contract. Previously, the county paid $15,000 annually from the general fund for this service.

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After four years of operation, an Aggieville establishment is shutting down later this spring.

McCool’s Bar and Kitchen, at 701 N. Manhattan Ave., will close May 30, co-owners Jeff Zerr and Casey McCool said in a social media post published Wednesday afternoon.

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported late Wednesday night in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 10:19 p.m. April 15th, 2026, in the 1200 block of Bertrand Street. A 21-year-old woman and a 20-year-old woman were listed as victims after it was reported a known 21-year-old man pulled a gun on them.

No arrests had been reported as of the time of the report.

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