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In today's newsletter:

  • What do this week’s RCPD reports reveal about crime near you?
  • What Manhattan incidents and arrests filled Thursday’s police blotter?
  • How a Manhattan-hosted award is reshaping ag education across Kansas.

Also on today's calendar: Radium Girls and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Strong winds developing; warm, with a high of 84 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 63, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RCPD Report: 4/16/26 (1350kman.com) — Riley County police documented an aggravated assault and a separate burglary in Manhattan-area neighborhoods on April 15, along with an arrest on a probation violation warrant tied to a prior criminal threat case. Residents are encouraged to share tips anonymously with Crime Stoppers, which may offer cash rewards for helpful information.
   

• Police report for Friday, April 17, 2026 (themercury.com) — Manhattan residents are named in several recent arrests, including alleged DUI, probation violation, and failures to appear, alongside a Junction City disorderly conduct case. Police also report an aggravated assault involving a gun and a separate burglary where items were taken from an Osage Street apartment, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns.
   

• Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Wins Environmental Education Award (adastraradio.com) — An education nonprofit based in Kansas was honored in Manhattan for its statewide work connecting classrooms with agriculture and conservation. The Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom received a major environmental education award, recognizing curriculum, classroom kits, and digital tools that now reach teachers and students in all 105 Kansas counties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi All,
    Any recommendations on sprinkler system backflow pressure testing and regular maintenance of sprinkler system. (Nextdoor Cico Park)
  • Looking for someone who can come by our house and take a look at my son's ebike.
    Its damaged on the front tire..Anytime after 5pm. Or anytime on the weekend. (Nextdoor Wildcat Woods)
  • Dillons Food Stores posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Manhattan. Apply here.
  • Coleman Worldwide Moving, LLC posted a job opening for Helper / Packer / Mover in Manhattan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wamego

Junction City

  • Law Enforcement Summer Camp (jcpost.com)
  • Geary County Rural Fire Department: Tuesday Fire burns over 1,300 Acres (jcpost.com)

Clay Center

  • Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard McPherson-4/14/26 - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com)

Ok Manhattan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manhattan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manhattan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.