Youth football program wants to use Bishop Stadium; USD 383 says no By KROCK Staff|2024-12-14T09:29:09-06:00December 14th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Bishop Stadium access, CiCo Park, Community sports fields, Football field maintenance, High school field usage policies, Local youth football, Manhattan High athletic facilities, Manhattan Youth Football Association, Taxpayer-funded stadium, USD 383, USD 383 school board, Youth sports programs|Comments Off on Youth football program wants to use Bishop Stadium; USD 383 says no Read More
Historical museum’s old exhibits getting a new look By KROCK Staff|2024-12-14T09:21:41-06:00December 14th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Community heritage, Exhibit updates, Goodnow House State Historic Site, Historical exhibits, Local history preservation, Manhattan Kansas attractions, Museum closure and reopening, Museum renovations, Riley County Historical Museum, riley county historical society|Comments Off on Historical museum’s old exhibits getting a new look Read More
City to vote on tax incentives for Commerce Bank building redevelopment By KROCK Staff|2024-12-14T09:17:07-06:00December 14th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: 2024 city budget amendment, Carlson Plaza demolition, CiCo Park improvements, Commerce Bank building redevelopment, Downtown Manhattan revitalization, Eighth Street and Poyntz Avenue, Employee benefits funding, Fire pension, Hartfield LLC project, HUD payment, Industrial revenue bonds, Manhattan City Commission, manhattan housing authority, Property tax abatement, Public hearing Manhattan Kansas, Retail and residential development, sales tax, Transient guest tax|Comments Off on City to vote on tax incentives for Commerce Bank building redevelopment Read More
Sunset Zoo’s 20-year-old Amur leopard, Vlad, dies By KROCK Staff|2024-12-13T13:25:21-06:00December 13th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Amur leopard conservation, Amur leopard longevity, Amur leopard population recovery, Animal husbandry, AZA breeding program, Big cat care, Critically endangered species, Endangered big cats, Expedition Asia habitat, Manhattan Kansas zoo, Poaching and habitat loss, Vlad memorial, Vlad the Amur leopard, Wildlife conservation|Comments Off on Sunset Zoo’s 20-year-old Amur leopard, Vlad, dies Read More
Two arrested in connection with three shoplifting incidents By KROCK Staff|2024-12-12T10:26:11-06:00December 12th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Christopher Stapleton arrest, drug paraphernalia possession, Kansas crime news, Manhattan Kansas theft, Nicole Hall arrest, Opiate possession Kansas, RCPD arrests, Shoplifting incidents Manhattan, Topeka residents arrested, Ulta Beauty Best Buy theft, Water's True Value theft|Comments Off on Two arrested in connection with three shoplifting incidents Read More
RCPD arrests teen for role in vehicle burglaries By KROCK Staff|2024-12-11T09:36:21-06:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: 19-year-old arrested, Alexander Darnell arrest, Crime Stoppers Riley County, drug paraphernalia possession, Manhattan crime update, Manhattan motor vehicle theft, motor vehicle theft Kansas, opiate possession arrest, RCPD arrests, Recent arrests Manhattan, Riley County crime news, riley county jail, Riley County law enforcement, Riley County motor vehicle theft, Riley County police, Riley County suspect arrest, Riley County theft charges, Riley County vehicle burglaries, vehicle burglary arrest, vehicle theft investigation|Comments Off on RCPD arrests teen for role in vehicle burglaries Read More
Via Christi Manhattan recognized among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care By KROCK Staff|2024-12-10T09:46:44-06:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: 2025 hospital rankings, Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, birthing-friendly practices, healthcare excellence, healthcare recognition, healthcare transparency, High Performing Hospital, hospital quality measures, Manhattan healthcare news, Manhattan Kansas hospitals, Maternity Care, maternity care excellence, newborn complication rates, racial disparities in healthcare, top maternity hospitals, U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News hospital rankings 2025, Via Christi awards, Via Christi Manhattan|Comments Off on Via Christi Manhattan recognized among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Read More
Police file report after teen hit another teen with beer bottle By KROCK Staff|2024-12-10T09:31:16-06:00December 10th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: 14-year-old fight, Beer bottle attack, Kansas youth crime, Manhattan aggravated battery, Manhattan law enforcement, Manhattan police report, Pebblebrook Circle incident, RCPD crime report, Shattered beer bottle assault, Teen assault Manhattan, Teen brawl, Teen injury incident, Youth violence Manhattan|Comments Off on Police file report after teen hit another teen with beer bottle Read More
Jingle Bell Rock found in record time By KROCK Staff|2024-12-09T14:08:42-06:00December 9th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off on Jingle Bell Rock found in record time Read More
RCPD investigating after man reports that military gear was stolen from car By KROCK Staff|2024-12-05T09:58:29-06:00December 5th, 2024|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Beechwood Terrace vehicle burglary, Crime Stoppers Manhattan KS, Manhattan KS crime news, Manhattan KS public safety updates, military gear theft Manhattan KS, overnight vehicle theft Manhattan KS, Riley County Police motor vehicle theft, stolen military equipment, vehicle break-in investigation Kansas|Comments Off on RCPD investigating after man reports that military gear was stolen from car Read More
