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Jury deliberates after closing arguments made in attempted murder trial
The jury is deliberating after lawyers presented their closing arguments in the trial of Mark Harrison, the sixth day of what was...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Experts testify in trial of man charged with shooting RCPD officer
Multiple forensic crime scene investigators testified as expert witnesses on Tuesday, day 5 of the Mark Harrison Trial in Riley County ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Body camera footage, 911 calls played in Manhattan attempted murder trial opener
The trial for a Manhattan engineer charged with three counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and one count of criminal ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Highland apologizes for supporting bill that redefines same-sex marriage
Wamego Rep. Ron Highland apologizes for co-sponsoring a bill that would bar counties from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Area political, religious leaders criticize bill defining same-sex marriages as ‘parodies’
A Kansas bill co-sponsored by an area legislator that says homosexuality is intrinsically religious and would ban counties from issuing...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Globetrotter meets, helps residents with ball tricks during visit to Manhattan
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Bramlage Coliseum on February 11th, but one team member stopped by Manhattan early on Thursday....

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Snyder brought energy, contributed to growth around Manhattan and region
Bill Snyder left an indelible mark on the City of Manhattan. His record on the field is well known, but Snyder’s impact reaches further ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


RCPD to purchase armored vehicle with seizure funds
Riley County Police Department Director Brad Schoen said the department will be purchasing a Lenco Bearcat armored personnel carrier at...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


City estimates flood damage to be in the millions
The City of Manhattan has come out with estimates of the damage caused by the Labor Day Wildcat Creek flood — and the cost is in the ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Residents sound off on flooding to Manhattan Commission
Multiple residents spoke passionately about the flash flooding in Wildcat Creek during the public comment section of the Manhattan City...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


300 displaced by Labor Day flash flood of Wildcat Creek
Update Sunday 1 p.m. City of Manhattan officials estimate flooding caused damage to 93 properties which contained 106 buildings and 381...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20219 min read


Medal of Honor recipient, lieutenant governor speak at Vietnam Memorial opening
Wamego residents were out in force to honor veterans and remember those who died in the line of duty at the opening ceremony of “The Wall...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20215 min read


U.S. Ag Secretary voices support for Colyer, talks farm bill during area tour
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was in Manhattan Wednesday for a full day of tours and discussion panels. He began the day at...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Manhattan airport runway renovation designs to be complete early 2022
Design work on the Manhattan Regional Airport runway renovation project has passed 60 percent completion, says outgoing Director Jesse ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Kelly confident in bipartisan support for state food sales tax elimination
Gov. Laura Kelly Tuesday expressed optimism about the prospects of a proposed elimination of the state’s sales tax on food following a...

Nick McNamara
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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