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Riley County Proposes Address Changes to Improve Emergency Response
Four homes on a private road in west Manhattan may get new addresses to match the county's addressing system.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:04pm
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Proposed address changes aim to streamline emergency response in a quiet Manhattan, Kansas neighborhood.Manhattan TodayRiley County officials are considering changing the addresses of four homes located on a private road in west Manhattan in order to reduce confusion and improve emergency response times. The currently unnamed private road has caused some issues for emergency crews, prompting the county to propose renaming it Anderson Lane and updating the addresses to match the county's addressing system.
Why it matters
Proper addressing is crucial for ensuring quick emergency response times, as mismatched addresses can lead to delays and mistakes. By aligning these four homes with the county's standard addressing system, the changes aim to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness in the local community.
The details
The Riley County Emergency Services department first proposed the address changes around four years ago, but city commissioners did not move forward with it at the time. Now the county is revisiting the issue, noting that changing someone's address impacts many aspects of their life, such as driver's licenses, tax information, and mail delivery. If approved, the four homes on the private road would be renamed to match the new Anderson Lane address.
- The address change proposal was first made around four years ago.
- A public hearing on the proposal has not yet been scheduled.
The players
Russell Stukey
The Riley County Emergency Services Director, who said the address change is important for improving quick emergency response times.
Riley County
The local government entity proposing the address changes on a private road in west Manhattan.
What they’re saying
“'You know, when you change somebody's address, you change a lot of aspects of things such as driver's license, tax information, insurance policies, pretty much anything you get in the mail.'”
— Russell Stukey, Riley County Emergency Services Director
“'We feel like it's important and worthwhile to do it because of the quick emergency response so that the addressing matches the county system.'”
— Russell Stukey, Riley County Emergency Services Director
What’s next
A public hearing on the proposal has not yet been scheduled, but will take place before the county makes a final decision on the address changes.
The takeaway
Proper addressing is a critical component of public safety, and this proposal by Riley County highlights the importance of aligning private roads and homes with the standard county addressing system in order to improve emergency response times and reduce confusion for first responders.
