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🌱 What’s behind this week’s arrests and major cases in Manhattan?

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  • What’s behind this week’s arrests and major cases in Manhattan?
  • Why a $300,000 bond was set after a Manhattan arrest
  • How Manhattan High rallied late to keep its win streak alive

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  • Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 55, low: 38.
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📰 News we're reading

1. RCPD Report: 12/15/25 (1350kman.com) — Riley County police report several recent incidents in Manhattan, including a vehicle theft of clothing and jewelry, drug-related arrests, and a reported rape with limited details released. Multiple suspects remain jailed on bonds ranging from $5,000 to $300,000, and residents are urged to share tips anonymously through Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Man held on $300,000 bond in Riley County Jail after indecent liberties arrest (wibw.com) — A man was arrested in Manhattan on Seth Child Road and is being held in the Riley County Jail on a $300,000 bond in connection with aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Police say the charges stem from a July report, and due to the nature of the case, they aren’t releasing further details.
   

3. MHS boys outlast Shawnee Heights to extend win streak (themercury.com) — Manhattan High’s boys basketball team heads into winter break on a five-game winning streak after edging Shawnee Heights 56–54, powered by a 27-point night from guard Will Carpenter. The Indians erased an eight-point deficit late, leaned on key defensive stops, and now look to carry that momentum into their Jan. 6 road game at Hays.
   

4. 17 students named Chancellor's Scholars (unl.edu) — A University of Nebraska–Lincoln student from Manhattan Avery Koeneke, is among 17 seniors being honored as Chancellor’s Scholars for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. The recognition will take place at the Dec. 20 undergraduate commencement, highlighting top academic achievers from Nebraska and several other states.
   

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