2026 News Archive
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Sharp family recognized for rural business efforts
The Riley County commission recognized Jada and Lance Sharp Monday for their family’s efforts to grow a rural business and support other small businesses in Riley County.
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9 sentenced in local drug trafficking ring investigation
A joint investigation by the Riley County Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Manhattan and Salina area led to nine...
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New York man arrested for rape
Police arrested Giovani Gavaska Green, 26, of Jamaica, New York, at 5:03 p.m. on Friday in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for rape, aggravated sexual battery and three counts of lewd and...
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Lakin takes home Scott City Dig Pink Tournament title
Scott City, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–It was a competitive tournament on Saturday at the Scott Community Events Center, as eight teams took to the court in the annual Scott City Dig Pink...
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Anderson Avenue reconstruction expands
Drivers heading along Anderson Avenue must adjust their commutes after construction on the Anderson Avenue water, street and storm improvements project entered its next phase on Monday.
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Kobach Announces $10 Million Settlement with Roblox to Strengthen Online Child Safety
TOPEKA–Kansas Attorney General Kris W. Kobach has announced that Kansas has reached a substantial settlement with Roblox, the interactive gaming platform used by millions of children. The agreement...
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Crews to close ramp to K-10 in southern Lawrence
Starting Wednesday, the ramp to westbound Kansas Highway 10 from Iowa Street/U.S. 59 Highway in Lawrence will be closed until late November.
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KDOT announces approved September bids
The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on Sept. 16 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include...
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Riley County pauses alcohol exemptions at Cico Park
Riley County commissioners unanimously put a pause on alcohol exemptions at CiCo Park as they consider whether the county needs clearer rules for when alcohol should be allowed at events on county...
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