Brandon Peoples

USD 383 to consider naming new school in honor of civil rights activist Oliver Brown

The USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden School Board will receive a recommendation at Wednesday’s meeting to name the new elementary school in Blue Township. The recommended name for the new school is Oliver Brown Elementary School. Oliver Brown is the namesake and plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Brown challenged [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-16T12:41:10-06:00November 16th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan, Pottawatomie County|Comments Off

Fire ravages east Manhattan home

The Riley County Fire Department says a home is a total loss following a fire late Friday evening, on the eastern edge of Manhattan. Fire officials from the Manhattan Fire Department were initially called out just after 6:30 p.m. to a house fire at 720 Knox Lane. Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed and [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-16T11:38:36-06:00November 16th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off

Area dam being assessed for seepage concerns

A recent Associated Press article indicated more than 1,600 dams nationwide are rated high-hazard due to aging infrastructure and the potential for loss of life if they failed. Among them is the Samuel Rogers Detention Dam, located about a half-mile north of Manhattan, nestled in a wooded area behind the Kansas State University Animal Sciences [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-15T07:55:37-06:00November 15th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Texas authorities arrest man on Riley County warrant for sex crimes

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Authorities in Texas have arrested a man on a Riley County, Kansas District Court warrant for a host of sex crimes. The Riley County Police Department indicated late Thursday that 41-year-old Sean Morgan was arrested Wednesday in New Braunfels, a suburb of San Antonio. Morgan is charged with two counts of [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-14T16:02:00-06:00November 14th, 2019|Local News, Riley County|Comments Off

Texas woman sentenced to probation for role in boyfriend’s death

A Manhattan woman originally from Texas has been given a three year probation sentence for her role in her boyfriend’s 2018 death. Riley County District Court Judge John Bosch on Tuesday handed down the 36-month sentence to 22-year-old Gregoria Baez. A jury found her guilty in September of involuntary manslaughter related to the death of [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-14T06:17:38-06:00November 14th, 2019|Local News, Riley County|Comments Off

Shooting victim released from hospital; RCPD continues search for shooter

The victim of a west Manhattan apartment complex shooting has been discharged from the hospital, according to the Riley County Police Department. The shooting took place Friday (Nov. 8) at The District Apartments in the 1400 block of Hartman Place near College Ave. and Claflin Road. The victim’s injuries were said to be non-life-threatening. RCPD [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-13T15:46:26-06:00November 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

New NBAF Director brings wealth of industry knowledge to Manhattan facility

The new director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is settling into his new role since starting almost a month ago. Dr. Alfonso Clavijo is leading efforts to ensure a smooth transition from the Department of Homeland Security to USDA once the 574,000 square foot facility becomes fully operational. He brings years of experience [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-13T15:28:52-06:00November 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

New NBAF Director brings wealth of industry knowledge to Manhattan facility

The new director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility is settling into his new role since starting almost a month ago. Dr. Alfonso Clavijo is leading efforts to ensure a smooth transition from the Department of Homeland Security to USDA once the 574,000 square foot facility becomes fully operational. He brings years of experience [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-13T15:28:52-06:00November 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Manhattan man accused of assault, burglary using copper pipe

A Manhattan man is jailed on charges of aggravated burglary and aggravated assault stemming from an incident Tuesday east of the K-State campus. Riley County Police say 30-year-old Ryan Calmes was arrested after a victim reported Calmes stole copper pipe and gained access to storage units in the 1400 block of Normandy Place, about three [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-13T15:00:43-06:00November 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

RCPD: Report of hostage situation claim at Lee Elementary a hoax

Riley County Police say a report of a possible hostage situation at Lee Elementary School early Wednesday turned out to be a hoax. Police received the initial call around 1 a.m. from a man stating he was inside the buidling with a hostage. Officers immediately arrived on scene, setting up a perimeter in the 700 [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2019-11-13T07:50:11-06:00November 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

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