Tag: RileyCountyKS
Kitchen Restore puts tools to healthy eating in families’ hands
By Jennifer Theurer Kitchen Restore collects new or gently used kitchen items so Riley County families can prepare and share healthy meals. Offered through Nourish
Multi-Property Online Auction To Be Held on February 26th
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Gene Francis & Associates On February 26th, Gene Francis & Associates and Gavel Roads will host a mutli-property online
Sunset Zoo Welcomes Dr. Kaleigh Rayes as New Director
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Sunset Zoo On January 26th, the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS announced on Facebook that Dr. Kaleigh Rayes will
Kansas geologist finds unique fault in Riley County
By Jennifer Theurer A recent post on the Kansas Geological Survey’s Facebook page showed a fault in the rock layers of Riley County. No, there
Ongoing RCPD Investigations Result in Significant Drug Seizures
RCPD Photo Courtesy of RCPD The Riley County Police Department seized significant quantities of illegal drugs during proactive investigations conducted throughout the last 30 days
Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting on January 26th
Lindsay Shorter, Riley County Extension Office Photo Courtesy of Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the annual Riley County Livestock Association Annual Meeting
Manhattan Carlos O’Kelly’s closes after 37 years
By Jennifer Theurer On January 6, 2026, Carlos O’Kelly’s permanently closed the doors of its Manhattan location after 37 years, according to a Manhattan Mercury
RCPD Assumes Animal Control Duties
Photo Courtey of RCPD As of January 1st, the Riley County Police Department (RCPD) assumed responsibility for Animal Control duties for Manhattan and the surrounding
Multiple Traffic Accidents Reported During Snow Squall in Riley County
Riley County, KS Photo Courtesy of RCFD #1 Riley County Fire District #1 (RCFD #1) responded to five traffic accidents during a snow squall on
RCPD Arrests Manhattan Man known as “MHK Batman”
By Payton Tholstrup Courtesy Photo A Manhattan man charged with sex crimes against a child has frequently appeared around Manhattan dressed as Batman. According to