Riley County approves 2026 budget certificates

By KROCK Staff|2025-09-04T14:00:07-05:00September 4th, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: Brittany Phillips Riley County, John Ford Riley County, Kathryn Focke Riley County, Riley County, Riley County budget 2026, Riley County COLA increase, Riley County Commission, Riley County cost of living adjustment, Riley County local government news, Riley County Police Department budget, Riley County property tax increase, Riley County special district funds, Riley County tax exceptions|Comments Off on Riley County approves 2026 budget certificates

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Petersen taken into custody, could face more severe sentence

By Paul Parker|2025-08-29T12:53:33-05:00August 29th, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: aggravated sentencing factors, Clark Petersen trial, Kansas high-profile trial, Manhattan Kansas chiropractor, Manhattan KS crime news, Petersen bond revoked, Petersen sentencing Nov 18, Petersen sex crimes conviction, Riley County, Riley County District Court, Riley County jury decision, Riley County prosecutor, upward departure sentencing Kansas|Comments Off on Petersen taken into custody, could face more severe sentence

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Petersen convicted of 51 counts of sex crimes against former patients

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-29T08:52:28-05:00August 29th, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: aggravated battery Kansas, attempted rape kansas, Clark Petersen conviction, Kansas high-profile trial, Kansas rape conviction, Manhattan Kansas chiropractor, Petersen bond hearing, Petersen sex crimes trial, Riley County, Riley County District Court, Riley County jury verdict, Riley County sentencing, sexual battery Kansas|Comments Off on Petersen convicted of 51 counts of sex crimes against former patients

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Character witnesses called to testify for Petersen

By Paul Parker|2025-08-27T14:06:15-05:00August 27th, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: Riley County|Comments Off on Character witnesses called to testify for Petersen

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Petersen denies claims, says he used ‘palpation’ techniques not standard to chiropractics

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-26T16:03:49-05:00August 26th, 2025|Categories: Local News, Manhattan|Tags: Riley County|Comments Off on Petersen denies claims, says he used ‘palpation’ techniques not standard to chiropractics

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Alleged victims of former local chiropractor knew him personally

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-22T14:01:40-05:00August 22nd, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: chiropractor abuse allegations, Clark Petersen trial, Kansas sex crimes trial, Manhattan KS chiropractor case, Manhattan KS crime news, Petersen alleged victims testimony, Petersen energy work treatment, Petersen patient testimony, Riley County, Riley County District Court, Riley County prosecution|Comments Off on Alleged victims of former local chiropractor knew him personally

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County officials approve final plat of University Park subdivision

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-21T13:54:03-05:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: Bob Isaac Riley County planner, Manhattan KS planning news, Redbud Drive Sherman Township, Riley County, riley county commissioners, Riley County Fire District No. 1, Riley County land development regulations, Riley County planning, Riley County zoning, University Park subdivision, University Park Unit 15|Comments Off on County officials approve final plat of University Park subdivision

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RCPD announces multi-disciplinary assessment team

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-21T13:53:49-05:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: behavioral threat assessment Kansas, Brian Peete RCPD director, community mental health Riley County, Manhattan KS law enforcement news, multi-disciplinary public safety team, police use of artificial intelligence Kansas, RCPD intelligence efforts, RCPD threat assessment team, Riley County, Riley County commissioners meeting, Riley County Police Department|Comments Off on RCPD announces multi-disciplinary assessment team

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Petersen gave alleged victim “invitation only” card

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-21T13:40:57-05:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: chiropractor sex crimes Kansas, Clark Petersen trial, Kansas sexual abuse trial, Manhattan KS chiropractor case, Manhattan KS crime news, Petersen alleged victims, Petersen inappropriate conduct, Petersen invitation card, Riley County, Riley County court proceedings, Riley County District Court testimony|Comments Off on Petersen gave alleged victim “invitation only” card

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Victim describes Petersen’s actions when he heard noise outside treatment room

By KROCK Staff|2025-08-19T13:10:14-05:00August 19th, 2025|Categories: Local News|Tags: aggravated criminal sodomy Kansas, aggravated sexual battery Kansas, chiropractor abuse allegations, Clark Petersen rape charges, Clark Petersen trial, Kansas sex crimes trial, Manhattan chiropractor accused, Manhattan KS chiropractor trial, Riley County, Riley County court testimony, Riley County District Court sex crimes|Comments Off on Victim describes Petersen’s actions when he heard noise outside treatment room

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