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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Drivers have been asked to avoid the area of an offramp at a busy Manhattan intersection following a mid-morning crash. The Riley County Police Department says that just after 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, officials were called to the northbound offramp at N. Seth Child Rd. and Andeson Ave. with reports of a crash.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. JAMES RUSSELL BRIDGERS, 45, Manhattan, Criminal deprivation of property; Other than vehicle or firearm; All Other Larceny; Bond $2,000. GREGORY DEON TE HAYES,...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A bicycle, Funko Pop figures, Legos and more cost two women from Manhattan a combined $3,475 following separate crimes. The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, June 5, officials were called to the 1100 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan with reports of theft.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to property in Manhattan. Just after 2p.m. Monday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 900 block of Anneberg Drive in Manhattan. The City of Manhattan reported a door and locks and knobs on three doors to the soccer complex building at Anneberg Park were damaged.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan woman was found to allegedly be driving while intoxicated with children in her vehicle following a collision with a parked car. The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that around 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, officials were called to the 1300 block of Wreath Ave. with reports of a collision.

One person was killed and three others were injured in a car accident Sunday night in Manhattan. A Hyundai Sonata crashed at 21st Street and Third Avenue, not far from a temporary shelter for migrants. The corner apparently has a Wi-Fi kiosk that some of those seeking asylum would use to contact people at home.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Information is needed as officials continue to investigate a weekend burglary that left a Manhattan man out about $900. The Riley County Police Department Activity Report indicates that around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, officials were called to the 2700 block of Brookpointe Circle in Manhattan with reports of a burglary.

A Manhattan woman was arrested over the weekend for DUI and child endangerment. The Riley County Police Department says 26-year-old Elizabeth Bennett was pulled over in the early morning hours Saturday in the 1300 block of Wreath Ave. after the report of a car hitting a parked car. Bennett, who reportedly intoxicated, was found to have children inside the vehicle at the time.

A Manhattan man charged with attempted murder was in Riley County District Court Monday for an arraignment on separate charges of violating the offender registration act and perjury. Jarman Morgan, 45, entered not guilty pleas to all seven charges against him, including four for failing to register and three for...

RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Officials want to hear from residents about implementing a four-day work week for county employees, and are asking for your assistance. Monday morning, Riley County Commissioners discussed a proposal to implement a four-day work week for Riley County employees. The county is proposing a schedule shift to offer customers more opportunities […]

MANHATTAN - Two people were transported by Riley County EMS to Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan following a two vehicle crash near the northbound off-ramp of Seth Child Road at Anderson Avenue on Tuesday morning. Emergency crews were called to the northbound off-ramp on Seth Child Road at Anderson at...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Visit Topeka, Visit Manhattan, Visit Emporia and Explore Lawrence are partnering up to create a virtual trail connecting 14 local breweries, distilleries and winery locations. The MET&L Prairie Pour Tour announcement is part of a new initiative to showcase the beer, wine and spirit scene in northeast Kansas, according to a press […]

One of the greatest football players in Kansas State history has been named to the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the 2024 class. Terence Newman, a Salina native, and one of the most dominant defensive backs in the prolific history of the Wildcats football program. Newman was one of 78 players and nine coaches from the FBS to be named to the ballot.

Manhattan, Kan. - Officers filed a report for burglary in the 20 block of Waterway Pl. in Manhattan on June 2, 2023, around 11:15 a.m. A 35-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported her unlocked car was entered and approximately $550 in cash was stolen from inside. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

“The best defense is a great offense,” Chavonda Jacobs-Young, undersecretary of agriculture for research, education and economics, said during the May 24 ribbon-cutting of the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. This facility located in Manhattan, Kan., will help protect the nation’s agriculture, farmers and citizens against the threat...

Get access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. Daily Delivery: SEC backs away from rivalry games in favor of November patsies. GoPOWERCAT's DAILY DELIVERY: 06.07.23. GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald delivers his thoughts on the day's notable headlines from Kansas...

RILEY COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Manhattan man is behind bars for aggravated kidnapping in Riley County. Riley County Police Department (RCPD) said on their Daily News Report officers arrested Edwin Gonzalez, 28, of Manhattan, around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 on his Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery and kidnapping.

GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald delivers his thoughts on the day's notable headlines from Kansas State athletics and the sports world. Here is what is on today's agenda:. The Southeastern Conference can claim the elite football programs in college football, but when the SEC had a chance last week to begin playing nine conference football games once the conference adds OU and Texas — meaning more high-quality rivalry games — the league instead stuck with eight so schools can play another non-conference patsy, often in November when games should be meaningful.

The 600 block of Poyntz Ave. has been reopened to through traffic, including the Juliette Ave intersection, which is temporarily functioning as a 2-way stop. City officials say traffic on Poyntz has the right-of-way, with left turns onto Juliette occurring in a yield condition as gaps in the opposing lanes of traffic allow. All traffic on Juliette must come to a full stop at Poyntz and proceed only when there is no cross traffic. Drivers must use caution, as Poyntz traffic will not stop.

A star linebacker from Junction City is nearing his college decision, with the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats among the finalists. Michael Boganowski is considered by many to be the top high school football prospect in the state of Kansas for the class of 2024. Boganowski recently finished a...