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Suspect allegedly pours gas on car, starts fire in Ogden
OGDEN (KSNT) – On Thursday, Riley County Police Department (RCPD) officers responded to an incident where a suspect allegedly poured gas on a vehicle and set it on fire. At 9:33 p.m. on May 16, officers were called to the 100 block of Eighth Street in Ogden on a report of aggravated arson and arson […]
Man held on $85,000 bond in connection with drug crime in Riley County
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested early Thursday in connection with drug crime in Manhattan, authorities said. The arrested man was identified as Michael Curtis Skilllern Lewis, 29, of Manhattan. Officials said Lewis was arrested around 5:36 a.m. Thursday at 1324 Colorado St. in Manhattan. He was then...
Resources new moms in Riley County should know about
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs and Maternal & Child Health Services Supervisor Breva Spencer highlight the services available to new and expecting mothers; including pregnancy testing, new family classes, nursing visits and more. For new families and those expecting soon, the department is holding their 3rd annual community baby shower […]
Man apprehended Tuesday after escaping from custody in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he escaped from custody in Manhattan. According to Riley County Police officials, the report was filed around 3:36 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Officers listed Justin Brown, 34, of Manhattan, as the...
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