Two Manhattan Residents Arrested on Fentanyl, Drug Distribution Charges
RCPD executed a search warrant that led to numerous drug-related charges against LaShenna Dye and DeShell Patterson.
Kansas State Fires Basketball Coach After Dismal Season
One Injured in Pickup, SUV Crash Near Casement Road
Lifestyle
Riley County Approves New Art and Craft Festival at CiCo Park
Two local breweries team up to bring German-inspired food and beverage celebration to Manhattan

Gas Leak Near Manhattan High School Deemed Not Risky
School remained in 'Secure Campus' protocol as fire department monitored situation.
K-State Student Government Holds Elections for 2026-27 Term
Candidates Peña/Bastian and Wolter/Hendricks compete for president and vice president roles
Politics
Riley County Considers Relaxing Residency Rules for Rural Advisory Board
Proposal would allow more residents to serve on the Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board.

Kansas Invalidates Hundreds of Transgender Residents' IDs
New law forces transgender Kansans to replace driver's licenses and birth certificates that don't match sex assigned at birth
Manhattan City Commissioner Pushes for Early RCPD Budget Discussions
Jim Morrison raises concerns about repeated over- and under-spending in police department budget
Crime
34-Year-Old Manhattan Man Arrested After Domestic Disturbance
Suspect charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to property

Manhattan Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
22-year-old Stephen Blair faces multiple counts related to drug distribution and possession of illegal weapons.
23-Year-Old Arrested on Assault, Theft-Related Warrants
Derrick Barbour Jr. faces charges stemming from December incident and failure to appear
Business
Veteran Advisor Releases Book on Business Exits and Generational Transfers
Pat Keating's "The Business Exit Playbook" aims to help founders and family businesses navigate high-stakes decisions around selling, transferring ownership, or passing the company to the next generation.

Bigger Cattle Require More Animal Welfare Considerations
K-State researcher says producers need to adjust management as cattle get larger and more efficient.
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Hires New VP
Shane Shivley brings over 20 years of philanthropy leadership experience to the role.
Sports
Wichita State Shockers Face In-State Rival Kansas State Wildcats
Shockers look to improve on last season's midweek struggles against the Wildcats

BYU Cougars Surge Into Big 12 Tournament With Momentum
Cougars rally from 13-point deficit to defeat No. 10 Texas Tech, boosting NCAA Tournament hopes
Oklahoma State Cowgirls face Kansas State in Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals
Fourth-seeded OSU takes on 12th-seeded K-State in Friday morning matchup at T-Mobile Center