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🌱 What did RCPD report from this weekend’s calls in Manhattan and Ogden?

Manhattan, Kansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Manhattan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did RCPD report from this weekend’s calls in Manhattan and Ogden?
  • Which four K-State Wildcats just got the call from MLB?
  • Are late rains putting your Kansas herbicide plans at risk?

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Riley County Police Department releases summary of recent incidents and arrests (littleappletimes.com) — Riley County Police detailed several recent incidents in Manhattan and nearby Ogden, including an aggravated battery in Aggieville and an injury motorcycle crash. The report also highlights an anonymous tip line through Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers, where residents can share information for possible cash rewards while helping keep local neighborhoods safer.
   

2. Four Wildcats Selected in 2026 MLB Draft - Kansas State University Athletics (kstatesports.com) — Manhattan readers can celebrate four K-State baseball standouts being picked in the 2026 MLB Draft, extending the program’s streak of multi-player draft classes to six straight years. The story highlights each Wildcat’s season stats, draft round and team, and notes the program’s continued success under head coach Pete Hughes.
   

3. Late Rains, Tight Windows Challenge Weed Control In Kansas Row Crops (sunflowerstateradio.com) — From Manhattan, a K-State weed specialist warns Kansas growers that heavy rains and rapidly growing corn, sorghum, and cotton are shrinking the safe window for herbicide applications. She outlines which products still work on taller crops, stresses timing and nozzle choices, and offers practical strategies to manage weeds while protecting crop safety.
   

4. SHIC Announces New Board Appointment and Officer Elections (americanagnetwork.com) — Based in Manhattan, the Swine Health Information Center has added Iowa pork producer Trish Cook to its board and elected new officers to guide national swine-disease preparedness work. The piece explains how SHIC’s Manhattan-led team supports farmers with research, monitoring, and rapid information sharing on emerging animal health threats.
   

5. Riley County announces valuation figure lower than estimate (themercury.com) — Riley County has certified a lower-than-expected property valuation, which could influence how local governments, including those serving Manhattan residents, shape their upcoming budgets and tax rates. Property owners will receive revenue-neutral rate notices in August, outlining proposed tax rates and hearing dates, including a Sept. 10 county hearing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • STE[A]M: Exploring Science and Math through Art
    Kansas State University Community Events Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
    10:00 am
  • Rural America
    Kansas State University Community Events Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
    10:00 am
  • Story Explorers
    Kansas State University Community Events Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
    10:30 am
  • Crafts with Cara: Friendship Bracelets
    Kansas State University Community Events McPherson Public Library, Meeting Room
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone NEED 33” blinds?
    I have some extra ones from work to give away to whoever needs them! (Nextdoor Snyder Town)
  • He is so attentive to details, efficient, and completes the tasks in a timely manner.
    I'm 75, have a incapacitated roommate and work 6 days a week, so got way behind in my yard. I cannot say enough good things about their work. Yard is… (Nextdoor Riley Lane Garden)
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Manhattan. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate at Walmart in Manhattan, Kansas in Manhattan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.

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 letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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