To reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve. RCPD - (785) 537-2112
Manhattan, Kansas
Joined September 2009
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SCAM ALERT!
If you receive a text message like the graphic, DO NOT CLICK THE LINK! This isn't a valid KDOT website. KDOT does not collect tolls or traffic ticket payments and will not send unsolicited texts.
Report scam here: ic3.gov or reportfraud.ftc.gov
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Humidity values have been on the increase Saturday afternoon, and the heat index values have been climbing. Sunday and Monday are shaping up to be very hot with temperatures up to 104 and
Heat index values to 110. A heat advisory is in effect through Monday.
ALT Map of northeast Kansas and wording to the right of that.
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Anyone in the manhattan area please join myself and other @KStateFB players tomorrow as we donate school supplies to our local schools! @WildcatNIL
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Strong to severe storms are expected to develop in central KS after 4 PM today and move east into the early evening hours. Large hail, damaging wind and a few tornadoes could occur. Stay weather aware today! Another round is possible Wednesday. #kswx
ALT Strong to severe storms expected this afternoon and evening.
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🔶Resurfacing work in Riley Co.-
🗓️Starts Mon, Sept. 25, thru November.
📍US 77: south K82 junction to US24 in Riley. Once complete-
📍US 24: County Line Rd. to US77 in Riley.
⚠️PILOT CAR OPERATION.
➡️Details: bit.ly/3Ps8iPP
KanDrive.gov for updates!
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⛔️K-18 RAMP CLOSURE in Manhattan:
📍Miller Pkwy./Davis Dr. ramp to SB K-18
🗓️Monday, Sept. 18, 7a-4p., weather permitting.
⚠️No posted detours. Please plan ahead!
➡️KanDrive.gov for updates.
bit.ly/3LppeW0
@cityofmhk @RileyCountyPD @RileyCountyKS
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Fatal drug overdoses have increased steadily for decades in the U.S. & Kansas. In 2020, 408 fatal drug overdoses occurred in Kansas.
Learn more about statewide efforts to reduce drug overdose deaths, including those caused by prescription opioids: kdhe.ks.gov/civicalerts.aspx….
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8/29/2023 No outdoor burning is allowed in Riley County until conditions improve. Fire danger remains high and any outdoor fires could get out of control quickly.
If you see or suspect a wildfire call 911 immediately!
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Hot car deaths are 100% preventable. Never leave kids or pets unattended for any length of time and make it a habit to check your entire vehicle before walking away.
#HeatStrokeKills #CheckForBaby #LookBeforeYouLock #HeatSafety #kswx
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Heat indices today will once again approach 120 across parts of the area, continuing around or above 105 through Friday. Continue to make smart heat safety decisions, and if you know someone without access to good air-conditioning, give them a quick text, call, or visit! #kswx
ALT Highs 100° to 110° each day. Heat indices 110° - 120° Today, 105° - 115° Wed/Thu, Around 105° Fri IMPACTS. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration can occur quickly!
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Did you know that heat is consistently the top weather related killer? Heat illnesses can sneak up fast and sometimes hydrating isn't enough. Please stay safe. The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Thursday. #kswx
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🌞🚨Heat Safety 🚨🌞
🥵Extreme heat is expected to start this weekend and last for several days. The risk for heat-related illness is HIGH! Stay indoors as much as possible and drink plenty of water.
Here are some tips to stay safe: ready.gov/heat#illness
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🔥🚨EXCESSIVE HEAT + NO OUTDOOR BURNING🚨🔥
The @NWSTopeka issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect Sat at noon until at least 10PM Wed. Dangerous heat and humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illness.
Find heat safety info at ready.gov/heat#illness
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🔶US24 overnight work to resume Monday, Aug. 21, in PT Co.
📍K177/Ft. Riley Blvd. in Manhattan to Excel Rd.
⌚️6PM-6AM, MON.-SAT., for approx. 2 weeks.
🚧Alternating lane closures overnight, removed during daytime hours.
➡️Release: bit.ly/3E1TmCR
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🔶MANHATTAN: The US24 & S. Port Dr. intersection median will be closed TOMORROW (Wed. 8/16) from 7a-5p.
🛑US24 EB & WB: NO LEFT TURNS at S. Port Dr., work zone lane reduction.
🛑S. Port Dr. NB & SB: RIGHT TURNS ONLY.
⚠️No posted detours – plan ahead!
@cityofmhk @RileyCountyPD
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A reminder about safety for the school year!
🚸Always follow the posted speed limits in school zones.
🚸Watch for students biking or walking - make sure crosswalks are clear.
🚸You must stop when approaching a bus from either direction that has flashing red lights & the stop arm
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska until 8 PM CDT – at Kansas, USA
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 625 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a couple tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to softball size likely and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 3,297,400 people in the watch along with 1333 schools and 117 hospitals.
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There remains a chance for strong to severe storms late this evening and tonight. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats of concern. Storms should move out of the area by tomorrow morning, and the daytime hours of Sunday look dry. #kswx
