Tag: Pottawatomie County

A 32-hour standoff in Wamego, KS concluded peacefully with the arrest of a wanted suspect. Law enforcement agencies, including the Wamego Police and U.S. Marshals, coordinated a high-caution response due to the suspect's history. The situation ended safely on April 21, with the suspect facing multiple charges.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has arrested a Manhattan man connected to his role in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 3, in Manhattan, Kansas.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KS — Health officials have issued a boil water advisory for rural residents in Pottawatomie and Jackson...

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. On...

The 2nd Judicial District Nominating Commission is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy for district magistrate judge in Pottawatomie County after the passing of Judge Erich Campbell. Nominations are due by December 16, with interviews scheduled for January 9. The appointed judge will serve a one-year term before a retention vote.

WESTMORELAND, KS – Pottawatomie County authorities are investigating a single-vehicle rollover accident that occurred early Thursday morning, resulting in injuries to a Frankfort man.

An Onaga woman, Dana Blume, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly running over Kara Murray in rural Wamego following an argument. Authorities responded to the scene early Sunday, finding Murray with serious injuries. Blume is in custody at Pottawatomie County Jail, while the investigation continues, and tips are being sought.

HAVENSVILLE, KS - A Marysville man sustained serious injuries in a semi-truck rollover crash Friday afternoon on K-63, approximately...

A domestic incident in Pottawatomie County led to the arrest of Jaron Anthony Taitano, 37, in the Wabaunsee County Courthouse parking lot. The woman he allegedly stalked reported him while fleeing in her vehicle. Taitano faces charges of assault, stalking, and reckless driving, remaining in custody with no reported injuries.

Kansas State University and Pottawatomie County are collaborating to repurpose an 8,000-square-foot agronomy building destroyed by a tornado. K-State is dismantling the structure for sustainable reuse, helping the county create a new public works hub. This partnership fosters community pride and resource stewardship, benefiting local taxpayers and minimizing landfill waste.

A Kansas City man was arrested following a motorcycle theft from a dealership near Manhattan, Kansas. The theft occurred on February 7, involving multiple individuals using a U-Haul. After a pursuit, the suspect was captured. Many stolen motorcycles were recovered, and further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

A 74-year-old woman from Oklahoma, Marsa Chandler, died following a single-vehicle rollover crash on K-99 highway near Westmoreland. The accident occurred when a Pontiac Solstice veered off the road. The driver, 66-year-old Shirley Riegel, sustained serious injuries and was also hospitalized. The sheriff's office is investigating the incident.