By WIBW TV's Sarah Motter
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley Co. inmates read for over 15,000 minutes during June and July.
The Riley County Police Department says the Summer Ready Program ended with a successful season on July 31.
According to RCPD, inmates read a total of 15,566 minutes. It said out of 22 inmates that signed up for the program, 11 men and 10 women successfully completed the reading and received a free book.
RCPD said it would like to thank the Manhattan Library for allowing the inmates to participate.