By Rose Gruenbacher

A special committee formed to address discord between RCPD and the Aggieville Business Association met earlier this month, but at September’s meeting of the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board, tensions ran high as no understanding was reached between the two sides.

Board member Craig Beardsley volunteered last month to form a small committee and serve as a representative of the board alongside members of the Riley County Police Department and the Aggieville Business Association.

The goal of the committee is to address concerns from district business owners and the public about RCPD road closures in the area and the perception it’s created regarding safety and access in the district.

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Riley County law board approves $30.3M police budget, with dissent over funding priorities

Manhattan Walmart resumes operations after fire causes weekend closure

+ more local headlines and a look at sports.

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Riley County commissioners on Monday approved three new members to the body overseeing police.

Gary Olds and county commissioners Greg McKinley and Kathryn Focke will serve on the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board beginning Jan. 1.

McKinley will fill the spot reserved for a county commissioner, currently held by John Ford, whose term is expiring. Focke will be the city-county alternate, taking over for Manhattan city commissioner Karen McCullough.

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