by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

Flint Hills Praisefest returned to Cico Park to celebrate the 10th year of the area's largest, free Christian music festival.

The three day long festival kicked off on Friday, with volunteer packaging more than 101,000 meals.

On Saturday, crowds gathered throughout the afternoon to listen to local and regional Christian musicians perform, along with exploring vendor booths.

Saturday evening, Cory Asbury took the main stage and entertained the crowd with his songs and engaged the crowd in multiple 'repeat after me' songs.

On Sunday, Praisefest welcomed the crowd back to the festival grounds for a worship service to wrap up with weekend.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostFlint Hills Praisefest returned to Cico Park to celebrate the 10th year of the area's largest, free Christian music festival.The three day long festival kicked off on Friday, with volunteer packaging more than 101,000 meals.On Saturday, crowds gathered throughout the afternoon to listen to local and regional Christian musicians perform, along with exploring vendor booths.Saturday evening, Cory Asbury took the main stage and entertained the crowd with his songs and engaged the crowd in multiple 'repeat after me' songs.On Sunday, Praisefest welcomed the crowd back to the festival grounds for a worship service to wrap up with weekend.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/RaYZvOXG-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Flint Hills Praisefest" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>

🎥: Hundreds gather for 10th annual Praisefest in Manhattan

Fort Riley's Fall Apple Day Festival is the largest annual, free festival on Fort Riley which is open to the public.

Helicopters, tanks, and other equipment were on display for exploration.

Demonstrations were put on throughout the day by the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard and with the military working dogs, to showcase what the groups do.

"We just figured if we targeted that younger generation, right, cause this...that's what we want, we're afraid that the heritage and the traditions are gonna go away, that if we target that, one: we are satisfying our older generation, because they don't want it to go away either. We've entertained the kids, so mom and dad are happy and we've just hit the whole spectrum, and it's just an honor to get to do what we do." Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, 1SGT Roy Walters says.

Apple pies, made using Libby Custer's 'secret recipe' were available for purchase, and were used in a pie eating competition during the festival.

Volunteers dressed up and performed as historical reenactors, including the Pie Queens, who oversee the pie making and assist with the event.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostFort Riley's Fall Apple Day Festival is the largest annual, free festival on Fort Riley which is open to the public.Helicopters, tanks, and other equipment were on display for exploration.Demonstrations were put on throughout the day by the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard and with the military working dogs, to showcase what the groups do."We just figured if we targeted that younger generation, right, cause this...that's what we want, we're afraid that the heritage and the traditions are gonna go away, that if we target that, one: we are satisfying our older generation, because they don't want it to go away either. We've entertained the kids, so mom and dad are happy and we've just hit the whole spectrum, and it's just an honor to get to do what we do." Fort Riley's Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, 1SGT Roy Walters says.Apple pies, made using Libby Custer's 'secret recipe' were available for purchase, and were used in a pie eating competition during the festival.Volunteers dressed up and performed as historical reenactors, including the Pie Queens, who oversee the pie making and assist with the event.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/yYDPewAh-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Apple Days" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>

🎥: Fort Riley's Fall Apple Day Festival showcases Army heritage, traditions

The Third Thursday events in Downtown Manhattan came to a close with a street festival filled with entertainment.

Live music, vendors and artists lined the 300 and 400 blocks of Poyntz Avenue, to bring the Third Thursday season to a close.

The final Third Thursday brought crowd out to watch the stein hoisting competition. Competitors had to hold stein full of water at shoulder height with the arm extended in front of them.

Children of all ages finished painting the last mural in front of the Downtown Manhattan office space.

The Box Turtles performed on stage in the middle of Poyntz Avenue for the crowd before moving inside Finn's to close out the night.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostThe Third Thursday events in Downtown Manhattan came to a close with a street festival filled with entertainment.Live music, vendors and artists lined the 300 and 400 blocks of Poyntz Avenue, to bring the Third Thursday season to a close.The final Third Thursday brought crowd out to watch the stein hoisting competition. Competitors had to hold stein full of water at shoulder height with the arm extended in front of them.Children of all ages finished painting the last mural in front of the Downtown Manhattan office space.The Box Turtles performed on stage in the middle of Poyntz Avenue for the crowd before moving inside Finn's to close out the night.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/SFyDaVrd-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Third Thursday" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>

"Third Thursday" wrapped up the season with street festival

GEARY COUNTY —A Kansas fire department ambulance as involved in an accident just 8a.m. Friday in Geary County.

The crew from the Junction City Fire department were returning from responding to a traffic accident when Medic 2(563) left the roadway and rolled onto its side, according to a social media report.

 The conditions were moderate to heavy rain at the time of the incident. 

 The Kansas Highway Patrol conducted the accident investigation, while Junction City, Kansas Police Department provided traffic units to the scene.  No patients were on board the unit, and both technicians wore their seatbelts.  This just proves that any vehicle can hydroplane given the current conditions and that seat belts save lives.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —A Kansas fire department ambulance as involved in an accident just 8a.m. Friday in Geary County.The crew from the Junction City Fire department were returning from responding to a traffic accident when Medic 2(563) left the roadway and rolled onto its side, according to a social media report. The conditions were moderate to heavy rain at the time of the incident. The Kansas Highway Patrol conducted the accident investigation, while Junction City, Kansas Police Department provided traffic units to the scene. No patients were on board the unit, and both technicians wore their seatbelts. This just proves that any vehicle can hydroplane given the current conditions and that seat belts save lives.

No injuries after ambulance accident in Geary County

<a href="https://www.charlsonandwilson.com/">Charlson &amp; Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc</a>. celebrated their newly remodeled space with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday afternoon.

The remodel started in 2020, and was completed earlier in 2022.

The company was founded in 1927, and moved into their downtown office in 1955, when the building was completed.

Charlson &amp; Wilson re-invested in it's downtown location to help with the revitalization of downtown.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post<a href="https://www.charlsonandwilson.com/">Charlson &amp; Wilson Bonded Abstracters, Inc</a>. celebrated their newly remodeled space with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday afternoon.The remodel started in 2020, and was completed earlier in 2022.The company was founded in 1927, and moved into their downtown office in 1955, when the building was completed.Charlson &amp; Wilson re-invested in it's downtown location to help with the revitalization of downtown.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/qAIXZEoH-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Charlson Wilson Ribbon Cutting" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>

Charlson & Wilson hosted open house, ribbon cutting to celebrate remodeled building

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a northeast Kansas man after an incident in Salina.

Earlier this month, the Salina Police Department had received complaints from the City of Salina that someone was driving on the flood control dike on the north side of the city. Motorized vehicles driven by private citizens are not allowed on the dike.

The complaints also included specific vehicle and license plate information. From that, police determined that the 2022 Toyota Tacoma pickup, valued at $34,000, was being rented from Hertz, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus.

 The pickup originally had been rented Aug. 24 and was supposed to have been returned on Aug. 31.

Hanus said an officer then called Hertz on Sept. 15 and was told that the pickup return date had been changed to Sept. 16. When an officer contacted Hertz on Wednesday, a company representative said that the pickup had not yet been returned and that the man who was renting the pickup had turned off his credit card. At that point, Hertz reported the pickup as being stolen.

Later on Wednesday, a patrol officer saw the now stolen pickup in the parking lot at Pilot Travel Center, 1944 N. Ninth Street, and made contact with the occupant, who was identified as Michael A. Flanagan, 76, of Axtell, Kansas. Flanagan also was the person who had rented the pickup.

Flanagan was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of Theft and Two counts of criminal trespass

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 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSALINA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a northeast Kansas man after an incident in Salina.Earlier this month, the Salina Police Department had received complaints from the City of Salina that someone was driving on the flood control dike on the north side of the city. Motorized vehicles driven by private citizens are not allowed on the dike.The complaints also included specific vehicle and license plate information. From that, police determined that the 2022 Toyota Tacoma pickup, valued at $34,000, was being rented from Hertz, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus. The pickup originally had been rented Aug. 24 and was supposed to have been returned on Aug. 31.Hanus said an officer then called Hertz on Sept. 15 and was told that the pickup return date had been changed to Sept. 16. When an officer contacted Hertz on Wednesday, a company representative said that the pickup had not yet been returned and that the man who was renting the pickup had turned off his credit card. At that point, Hertz reported the pickup as being stolen.Later on Wednesday, a patrol officer saw the now stolen pickup in the parking lot at Pilot Travel Center, 1944 N. Ninth Street, and made contact with the occupant, who was identified as Michael A. Flanagan, 76, of Axtell, Kansas. Flanagan also was the person who had rented the pickup.Flanagan was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges of Theft and Two counts of criminal trespass

Police: NE Kansas man jailed for driving stolen rental pickup

MANHATTAN - A representative from La Fiesta restaurant in Manhattan reached out to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/littleapplepost">Little Apple Post</a>&nbsp;on Thursday morning.

The representative stated <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lafiestamhk">La Fiesta</a>&nbsp;will be reopening for business at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

La Fiesta&nbsp;restaurant in Manhattan was <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/930f301e-3ce3-4485-8e35-2900b86b6588">seized by the State of Kansas</a> on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 for non-payment of taxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - A representative from La Fiesta restaurant in Manhattan reached out to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/littleapplepost">Little Apple Post</a>&nbsp;on Thursday morning.The representative stated <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lafiestamhk">La Fiesta</a>&nbsp;will be reopening for business at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flafiestamhk%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0erMuqZqj2vpraZ4itHEwsVGBQbV3a2e6xSghZfQq7LtgqZCQpTfKEqkwKCYaK4byl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="419" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>La Fiesta&nbsp;restaurant in Manhattan was <a href="https://littleapplepost.com/posts/930f301e-3ce3-4485-8e35-2900b86b6588">seized by the State of Kansas</a> on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 for non-payment of taxes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UPDATE: La Fiesta to reopen on Thursday

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged forgery in Manhattan.

Just before 2p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for forgery and theft by deception in the 1200 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;The Alms Group reported a 33-year-old male suspect stole a check sent through the mail, altered it, and cashed it. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,750.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged forgery in Manhattan.Just before 2p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for forgery and theft by deception in the 1200 block of Moro St. in Aggieville, Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;The Alms Group reported a 33-year-old male suspect stole a check sent through the mail, altered it, and cashed it. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,750.

RCPD: Suspect stole check sent in the mail, altered and cashed it

WASHINGTON COUNTY—A Manhattan woman died in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Washington County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle driven by&nbsp; Anne S.&nbsp;Nielsen, 71, Manhattan, was southbound on Kansas 148 three miles south of Hanover.

The driver failed to stop at a stop sign at U.S. 36.&nbsp; A westbound 2005 Ford F350 driven by Jeffry S. Clark, 60,&nbsp;Thermopolis, Wyoming, struck the Volkswagen.&nbsp;Both vehicles came to rest in the center median.

Nielsen was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Marysville Funeral Home. EMS transported Clark to the Hanover Hospital. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WASHINGTON COUNTY—A Manhattan woman died in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Washington County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle driven by&nbsp; Anne S.&nbsp;Nielsen, 71, Manhattan, was southbound on Kansas 148 three miles south of Hanover.The driver failed to stop at a stop sign at U.S. 36.&nbsp; A westbound 2005 Ford F350 driven by Jeffry S. Clark, 60,&nbsp;Thermopolis, Wyoming, struck the Volkswagen.&nbsp;Both vehicles came to rest in the center median.Nielsen was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Marysville Funeral Home. EMS transported Clark to the Hanover Hospital. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Manhattan woman dies after 2-vehicle crash

EL DORADO– El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Cody James Torbol died Tuesday, September 20. He was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. Torbol was pronounced deceased by medical staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. A preliminary assessment indicates the death was not related to COVID-19.

Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Torbol, 29, was serving a 221-month sentence, based on convictions in Riley County of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy of a child.

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 </figure>EL DORADO– El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF) resident Cody James Torbol died Tuesday, September 20. He was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to a statement from the Kansas Department of Corrections.Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. Torbol was pronounced deceased by medical staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy. A preliminary assessment indicates the death was not related to COVID-19.Per protocol, when a resident dies in the custody of the KDOC, the death is under investigation by the KDOC and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is currently ongoing.Torbol, 29, was serving a 221-month sentence, based on convictions in Riley County of Aggravated Criminal Sodomy of a child.

Man serving time for child sex crimes in Riley Co. dies in prison

MANHATTAN - Firefighters in Manhattan got the opportunity to train in the late evening hours this week at a house scheduled for demolition in the coming months.

The property owners, who plan to remove structures from their property, offered the house to be used for training purposes for the Manhattan Fire Department.

Training in existing structures provides the firefighters with more realistic obstacles to overcome when training to improve response time, and communication skills while fighting fires.

During this training the crews were also tasked with finding two 'victims' within the residence, and getting them to safety.

Training took place on multiple nights to give firefighters from each shift the opportunity to participate in the training exercise.

MANHATTAN - Firefighters in Manhattan got the opportunity to train in the late evening hours this week at a house scheduled for demolition in the coming months.The property owners, who plan to remove structures from their property, offered the house to be used for training purposes for the Manhattan Fire Department.Training in existing structures provides the firefighters with more realistic obstacles to overcome when training to improve response time, and communication skills while fighting fires.During this training the crews were also tasked with finding two 'victims' within the residence, and getting them to safety.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/g3yXmPtU-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Nighttime Mfd Training" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Training took place on multiple nights to give firefighters from each shift the opportunity to participate in the training exercise.

Manhattan firefighters train for nighttime fire fights

By BECKY GOFF&nbsp; Little Apple Post&nbsp;

MANHATTAN - For more than 50 years, a Manhattan man has been adding to his collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia, which now totals more than 1,300 pieces.&nbsp;

More than two years ago, Curt Herrman applied to the Guinness World Records hoping to be named the owner of the 'Largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia,' a designation that did not exist, prior to him being notified<a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/704424-largest-collection-of-kanas-city-chiefs-memorabilia"> he is now a 'Guinness World Record' holder</a>.&nbsp;

"It was obviously elation, actually I got the notice at 5:37 a.m. a week ago last Friday...because, well, because they are based out of England, and so they're way ahead of me...but you know, they kept coming back every time I would send them something they would come back and say, 'ok, we need to have this; well, can you send us a close up of this.' and I had to make a video of everything, of me counting everything, and so when I got that email that morning, I thought, 'oh, here we go again, what else do you need?' and it was like 'Congratulations, You've now been awarded the World Record,' so it was a very happy moment." Curt Herrman says.&nbsp;

Curt received his first Chiefs item, a football, following the Chiefs' Super Bowl 4 victory.&nbsp;

"When I was 9 years old in 1970, the Chiefs won Super Bowl 4, and that year for my birthday I got a football for my birthday, and then ever since then, every year, Christmas, holidays, birthdays everybody just gave me Chiefs stuff. And over the years, I collected quite a bit and...but at one point a lot of it was in storage, but when my kids went to college, we became empty-nesters, and my wife told me 'Stop buying more stuff, you have...you don't even know what all you have.' And so, I got everything and started taking pictures and started hanging stuff up on the walls and next thing you know I had realized I had about 650, almost 700 items." Curt says.&nbsp;

Curt's collection contains no duplicates, any duplicates he receives he gives to friends who are working to build their own collections.&nbsp;

As of September 19th, Herrman's collection contains 1,312 Kansas City Chiefs items.&nbsp;

Herrman's collection keeps growing thanks to gifts, donations and things he finds while he's out and about.&nbsp;

Curt watches the Kansas City Chiefs games from the couch in his basement surrounded by his 'Chiefseum' collection, which include a life-size cardboard cut-out of his son.&nbsp;

Curt says as a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan, he would love to meet someone from the team and have them visit his collection.&nbsp;

You can view his entire collection at <a href="https://www.chiefseum.com/">Chiefseum.com</a>.

By BECKY GOFF&nbsp; Little Apple Post&nbsp;MANHATTAN - For more than 50 years, a Manhattan man has been adding to his collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia, which now totals more than 1,300 pieces.&nbsp;More than two years ago, Curt Herrman applied to the Guinness World Records hoping to be named the owner of the 'Largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia,' a designation that did not exist, prior to him being notified<a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/704424-largest-collection-of-kanas-city-chiefs-memorabilia"> he is now a 'Guinness World Record' holder</a>.&nbsp;"It was obviously elation, actually I got the notice at 5:37 a.m. a week ago last Friday...because, well, because they are based out of England, and so they're way ahead of me...but you know, they kept coming back every time I would send them something they would come back and say, 'ok, we need to have this; well, can you send us a close up of this.' and I had to make a video of everything, of me counting everything, and so when I got that email that morning, I thought, 'oh, here we go again, what else do you need?' and it was like 'Congratulations, You've now been awarded the World Record,' so it was a very happy moment." Curt Herrman says.&nbsp;Curt received his first Chiefs item, a football, following the Chiefs' Super Bowl 4 victory.&nbsp;"When I was 9 years old in 1970, the Chiefs won Super Bowl 4, and that year for my birthday I got a football for my birthday, and then ever since then, every year, Christmas, holidays, birthdays everybody just gave me Chiefs stuff. And over the years, I collected quite a bit and...but at one point a lot of it was in storage, but when my kids went to college, we became empty-nesters, and my wife told me 'Stop buying more stuff, you have...you don't even know what all you have.' And so, I got everything and started taking pictures and started hanging stuff up on the walls and next thing you know I had realized I had about 650, almost 700 items." Curt says.&nbsp;Curt's collection contains no duplicates, any duplicates he receives he gives to friends who are working to build their own collections.&nbsp;As of September 19th, Herrman's collection contains 1,312 Kansas City Chiefs items.&nbsp;<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/Vv0uTAXk-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Chiefseum" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Herrman's collection keeps growing thanks to gifts, donations and things he finds while he's out and about.&nbsp;Curt watches the Kansas City Chiefs games from the couch in his basement surrounded by his 'Chiefseum' collection, which include a life-size cardboard cut-out of his son.&nbsp;Curt says as a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan, he would love to meet someone from the team and have them visit his collection.&nbsp;You can view his entire collection at <a href="https://www.chiefseum.com/">Chiefseum.com</a>.

🎥: MHK man owns world's largest KC Chiefs memorabilia collection

DICKINSON COUNTY —Three died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Tuesday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Kenworth semi driven by Dwight E. Morey, 63, Fairmont, Oklahoma, was southbound on Kansas 15 at 1500 Avenue.&nbsp;

The semi struck a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Joel C. Hynes, 54, Junction City, who was southbound on Kansas 15 and had made a u-turn at 1500 Avenue. 

After impact the pickup&nbsp; entered the east ditch and flipped onto its roof. The semi entered the east ditch and came to rest in a field.

Hynes and passengers in the pickup Mary L. Hynes, 64,&nbsp; and John L. Hynes, 78, Coal Valley, Illinois, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to&nbsp; Martin Becker Funeral Home. Morey was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. John Hynes was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY —Three died in an accident just before 3:30p.m. Tuesday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Kenworth semi driven by Dwight E. Morey, 63, Fairmont, Oklahoma, was southbound on Kansas 15 at 1500 Avenue.&nbsp;The semi struck a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Joel C. Hynes, 54, Junction City, who was southbound on Kansas 15 and had made a u-turn at 1500 Avenue. After impact the pickup&nbsp; entered the east ditch and flipped onto its roof. The semi entered the east ditch and came to rest in a field.Hynes and passengers in the pickup Mary L. Hynes, 64,&nbsp; and John L. Hynes, 78, Coal Valley, Illinois, were pronounced dead at the scene and transported to&nbsp; Martin Becker Funeral Home. Morey was not transported for treatment of a minor injury. John Hynes was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

2 from Junction City among 3 dead in semi, pickup crash

GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects from Milford in connection to an alleged rape.

&nbsp;Just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday deputies responded to the Junction City High School in reference to a possible rape that occurred at a residence on Old Highway 77 in the early morning hours, according to a media release from the Sheriff's Department.

Following their investigation, deputies arrested 45-year-old Christopher James Beem on requested rape charges and 40-year-old Melissa Sue Beem on charges of aiding, abetting rape.&nbsp;

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

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 </figure>GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects from Milford in connection to an alleged rape.&nbsp;Just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday deputies responded to the Junction City High School in reference to a possible rape that occurred at a residence on Old Highway 77 in the early morning hours, according to a media release from the Sheriff's Department.Following their investigation, deputies arrested 45-year-old Christopher James Beem on requested rape charges and 40-year-old Melissa Sue Beem on charges of aiding, abetting rape.&nbsp;Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

Sheriff: 2 from Milford arrested for alleged rape

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La Fiesta&nbsp;restaurant in Manhattan was seized by the State of Kansas on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 for non-payment of taxes.

Officials at the restaurant stated they do not know how long the restaurant will be closed or if it will be reopened.

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'La Fiesta' seized by State of Kansas for non-payment of taxes

CLAY COUNTY—A Clay Center man died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Tuesday in Clay Center.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Blue Bird school bus driven by Brenda G. Peterson, 71, Clay Center, was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue approaching Sixth Street.

The driver failed to see a pedestrian identified as Harold R. Mugler, 69, Clay Center, who was walking southbound across Lincoln Avenue in the crosswalk.&nbsp; The bus hit Mugler.&nbsp; &nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to USD 379.

Mugler was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported Neill Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and officials with USD 379 are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a school bus in Clay Center.&nbsp;

Just after 7a.m. Tuesday, officials notified the Kansas Highway Patrol of the accident at 6th and Lincoln in Clay Center.&nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to the school district.

The pedestrian crossing the road southbound at the time of being hit. This did not occur within a school zone, according to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner.

CLAY COUNTY—A Clay Center man died in an accident just after 6:30a.m. Tuesday in Clay Center.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Blue Bird school bus driven by Brenda G. Peterson, 71, Clay Center, was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue approaching Sixth Street.The driver failed to see a pedestrian identified as Harold R. Mugler, 69, Clay Center, who was walking southbound across Lincoln Avenue in the crosswalk.&nbsp; The bus hit Mugler.&nbsp; &nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to USD 379.Mugler was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported Neill Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.---------------CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities and officials with USD 379 are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident involving a school bus in Clay Center.&nbsp;Just after 7a.m. Tuesday, officials notified the Kansas Highway Patrol of the accident at 6th and Lincoln in Clay Center.&nbsp;No students were on the bus when the accident occurred, according to the school district.The pedestrian crossing the road southbound at the time of being hit. This did not occur within a school zone, according to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

KHP IDs man struck and killed by school bus in Clay Center

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage involving a home improvement contractor in Manhattan.

Just after 9a.m. Monday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1800 block of Fair Lane in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 Weisbender Contracting reported a drill was used to puncture nine trailer tires and two dump truck tires. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.&nbsp;

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage involving a home improvement contractor in Manhattan.Just after 9a.m. Monday, officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1800 block of Fair Lane in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Weisbender Contracting reported a drill was used to puncture nine trailer tires and two dump truck tires. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Suspect damaged tires of home improvement contractor

Congratulations to Brodie Seely of Marquette, the Week 2 winner&nbsp; in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

Brodie, who scored 13 of 16 points, wins $100!

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Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Brodie Seely!

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Walter Glen Chapman, 52, Guthrie, Oklahoma, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just west of Snokomo Road.

The pickup entered the center median and the driver overcorrected back into the eastbound lane. The pickup then left the roadway into the south ditch and rolled.

EMS transported Chapman to Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Dodge Ram driven by Walter Glen Chapman, 52, Guthrie, Oklahoma, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just west of Snokomo Road.The pickup entered the center median and the driver overcorrected back into the eastbound lane. The pickup then left the roadway into the south ditch and rolled.EMS transported Chapman to Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Man hospitalized after pickup rolls on I-70

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent incident involving a knife and have made an arrest.

Just after 10p.m. Sept. 16, officers filed a report for aggravated assault, domestic battery, and intimidation of a witness or victim in Manhattan,&nbsp;

 A 34-year-old man reported a 33-year-old woman slapped him and threw a knife at him. No injuries were reported. Kelsey Fenner, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of aggravated assault, domestic battery, and intimidation of a witness or victim. Fenner was issued a total bond of $$9,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent incident involving a knife and have made an arrest.Just after 10p.m. Sept. 16, officers filed a report for aggravated assault, domestic battery, and intimidation of a witness or victim in Manhattan,&nbsp; A 34-year-old man reported a 33-year-old woman slapped him and threw a knife at him. No injuries were reported. Kelsey Fenner, 33, of Manhattan was arrested on requested charges of aggravated assault, domestic battery, and intimidation of a witness or victim. Fenner was issued a total bond of $$9,000 and is no longer in custody, according to the RCPD.

RCPD: Woman accused of throwing knife at 34-year-old man

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Sunday in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2007&nbsp;a 2007 Saturn Vue driven by Kiara Islam, 18, of Manhattan turned onto Old Claflin Road and struck a 2021 Genuine moped driven by Hunter Chambers, 19, of Round Rock, Texas who was southbound on N. Manhattan Avenue.

EMS transported Chambers to Via Christi and later to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment of severe injuries.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Sunday in Manhattan.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2007&nbsp;a 2007 Saturn Vue driven by Kiara Islam, 18, of Manhattan turned onto Old Claflin Road and struck a 2021 Genuine moped driven by Hunter Chambers, 19, of Round Rock, Texas who was southbound on N. Manhattan Avenue.EMS transported Chambers to Via Christi and later to Stormont Vail in Topeka for treatment of severe injuries.

Man hospitalized after SUV strikes a moped in Manhattan

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.

Just before 1p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 5000 block of Murray Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Two 24-year-old men reported a storage unit was broken into and an MK18 AR-15 rifle, a Century Arms AK Draco, two CZ 9mm handguns, an antique black powder revolver and ammunition were stolen.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $7,900.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.Just before 1p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 5000 block of Murray Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Two 24-year-old men reported a storage unit was broken into and an MK18 AR-15 rifle, a Century Arms AK Draco, two CZ 9mm handguns, an antique black powder revolver and ammunition were stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $7,900.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Multiple guns taken in Manhattan burglary

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Sunday in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity reported a 2013 Honda Civic driven by Shelby Innes, 23, Manhattan, struck an embankment in near the intersection of Pillsbury Drive and Garibay Lane in Manhattan

The car went airborne and landed on its side. EMS transported Innes to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Sunday in Manhattan.According to the Riley County Police Department activity reported a 2013 Honda Civic driven by Shelby Innes, 23, Manhattan, struck an embankment in near the intersection of Pillsbury Drive and Garibay Lane in ManhattanThe car went airborne and landed on its side. EMS transported Innes to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

Manhattan woman injured after car goes airborne, lands on its side

MANHATTAN - Flint Hills Praisefest has provided a free, family-friendly music festival to Manhattan for over a decade.

For the fourth year, Praisefest will be held in Cico Park, in the grass lot between the Fair barns and the Manhattan High football stadium.

Praisefest is a three-day Christian music festival that has brought more than ten thousand people, and more than a dozen local, regional and national performance artists to Manhattan.

Praisfest is <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/about-praisefest">founded on three pillars</a>: community, worship and generosity.

For 2022, Praisefest is partnering with <a href="https://beablecommunity.com/">Be Able</a> and <a href="https://manhattan.younglife.org/">Young Life MHK</a>, these two organizations will be the recipients of the monetary donations received during the event.&nbsp;

The schedule for Praisefest can be <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/become-a-partner">found here</a>.

For volunteer opportunities, <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/global-impact-event">click here</a>.

To make a donation, <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/donate">click here</a>.

MANHATTAN - Flint Hills Praisefest has provided a free, family-friendly music festival to Manhattan for over a decade.For the fourth year, Praisefest will be held in Cico Park, in the grass lot between the Fair barns and the Manhattan High football stadium.Praisefest is a three-day Christian music festival that has brought more than ten thousand people, and more than a dozen local, regional and national performance artists to Manhattan.<div><div style="position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/3bybceVh-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Praisefest Promo" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>Praisfest is <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/about-praisefest">founded on three pillars</a>: community, worship and generosity.For 2022, Praisefest is partnering with <a href="https://beablecommunity.com/">Be Able</a> and <a href="https://manhattan.younglife.org/">Young Life MHK</a>, these two organizations will be the recipients of the monetary donations received during the event.&nbsp;The schedule for Praisefest can be <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/become-a-partner">found here</a>.For volunteer opportunities, <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/global-impact-event">click here</a>.To make a donation, <a href="https://www.praisefest.org/donate">click here</a>.

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