Tag: Riley 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.

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place at Fort Riley, supporting Special Olympics. The torch arrives at Ogden Gate and is carried by local law enforcement along Huebner Road, where motorists may experience delays. This event raises awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes, highlighting community support.

A 54-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured when a Chevrolet Trax drifted onto the shoulder of K113 in Riley County, striking him. The crash, occurring at 12:59 p.m., involved a 19-year-old driver. The bicyclist, without safety equipment, was hospitalized, while the Trax occupants were uninjured. The incident is under investigation.

A high-speed chase ensued early this morning after a Marshall County deputy pursued an armed and dangerous suspect from...

A school bus crash occurred in Riley County when a semi-truck rear-ended a Buick Regal, which was stopped for the bus's red stop signs. The bus was parked on the highway shoulder, and although there were 26 students on board, no injuries were reported. The incident involved drivers aged 61 and 69.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a boil water advisory for Riverchase Mobile Home Park due to a power outage causing low water pressure. Customers are advised to boil water, dispose of ice, and disinfect dishes. The advisory will remain in effect until the risk of bacterial contamination is resolved. For more information, contact KDHE at 785-296-5514.

Two wildfires near Manhattan, Kansas are mostly contained after burning thousands of acres, prompting evacuations and road closures. One home has been destroyed, but no fatalities reported. High winds and dry air intensified the fires, as crews work to manage the situation. Dry conditions and moderate drought exacerbate the situation in the affected counties.

Multiple agencies are actively battling the Axelton Hill Road fire, which is rapidly spreading north near Tuttle Creek Lake in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties. Evacuations have been ordered to protect residents in the area. Firefighters and state air assets are combating the fire, while Riley County Fire District #1 plays a crucial role in emergency response and risk reduction.

The Pottawatomie County Fire Supervisor issued an evacuation notice for a wildfire on April 7th at around 2:00 p.m. Residents in the northwest area, north of Highway 16, west of Shannon Creek Road, and north to the Marshall County line, are urged to evacuate south due to the rapidly spreading fire caused by strong winds. Stay updated for more information.

Multiple large fires are raging in Kansas, with the Axelton Hill Road Fire spreading from Pottawatomie to Riley County and the Big Blue 2 Fire burning in Marshall County. Efforts include Tanker 95 cooling hot spots and National Guard Black Hawks joining when safe. A flight restriction is in place from Randolph to Blue Rapids.

Residents north and west of Randolph in Riley County should prepare for potential evacuation due to the spreading Axelton Hill Road fire. With strong winds propelling the wildfire in a northwestern direction, those living between Green-Randolph Road and Rose Hill Road, west to the Riley County/Clay County border, must stay alert and be ready to evacuate quickly. US Highway 77 is closed for safety.

Riley County's P25 public safety agency radio system experienced a cybersecurity incident, causing a loss of connection. Emergency responders are using a backup state system. However, this does not affect the public or 911 systems. The County Commissioners declared a disaster emergency, enabling a request for additional resources. The incident is under active investigation.