RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating social media rumors of planned shooting in Aggieville.

On Thursday night, Riley County Police responded to the rumors. “Our 911 call center and K-State’s are getting back to back calls with third party information about a planned “shooting in the Ville” this weekend. At this point, nothing credible has been found.

Information on social media posts going around concerning Aggieville: pic.twitter.com/JuByxOHcZi

— RCPD (@RileyCountyPD) November 3, 2017

The RCPD said all information they received is third party. They received the first report on social media Wednesday. Officers have filed a report and are investigating the statement but “there in nothing credible at this time,” according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Riley County Police.

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue their investigation of racist graffiti in Manhattan.

Just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Riley County Police Department received a report of a vehicle  defaced with graffiti in the 2200 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan, just a few blocks south of the Kansas State University campus.

Officers have since filed a report for criminal threat. Officers listed Dauntarius Williams, 21, of Manhattan as the victim. The case is being investigated as a hate crime.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is now the lead agency on the case. The Riley County Police Department will continue to assist the FBI in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD, the FBI or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

The Riley County Police Department has announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now the lead agency on the case involving a vehicle that was defaced with graffiti in the 2220 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan early Wednesday morning, and contained racial slurs and a threat.

The RCPD reported that their officers immediately began investigating and have since filed a report for criminal threat. Officers listed Dauntarius Williams, 21, Manhattan as the victim. The case is being investigated as a hate crime.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be the lead agency on the case, and the RCPD will continue to assist the FBI in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD, the FBI or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 70 mile marker 311 westbound. Daniel Springer was driving his 2004 Dodge 3500 eastbound when the vehicle caught fire.

No injuries were reported.  The fire call was received at 4:24 p.m. Wednesday.

Deputies responded to a non-injury car – deer accident at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Kimberly Wagner, Blue Rapids, was driving her 2011 Ford Explorer southbound on U.S. 77 at mile marker 157 when a deer ran out in front of her car.

There was minor damage to the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Deputies responded at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday to Interstate 70 mile marker 294 for a car – deer non-injury accident.

Kim Dukich, Junction City, was driving her 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse westbound when she struck a deer.

There was damage to the front of the car. No injuries were reported.

Geary County Treasurer Kathy Tremont has announced that the 2017 tax statements will go out approximately Nov. 10th. Taxpayers that have their mortgage company escrow their tax will be sent a copy of the bill for informational purposes.

The first half taxes are due Dec. 20th. Taxpayers are encouraged to avoid waiting in line by mailing their taxes. If you are mailing your payment they should be postmarked no later than the 20th. Anyone wishing to receive a receipt will need to indicate this by marking the appropriate box on the payment stub.

Once you receive your bill and you have questions regarding the assessment of property you can call the appraiser’s office at 785-238-4407. The treasurer’s office is responsible for the mailing and collection of the statements but does not assess properties for valuation purposes.

Real estate taxes may be paid in full or half by Dec. 20. Second half taxes are due by May 10th, 2018. Postmark accepted on current payments.

Statutorily, at least half of the personal property tax is due Dec. 20th. If you fail to pay the first half, the full amount plus interest becomes due. Once you pay the first half, the second half is due by May 10th, the same as real estate. No motor vehicle transactions can be processed for people having delinquent personal property taxes.

Participants in the neighborhood revitalization program must have their taxes paid in full before a rebate check will be issued.

If a taxpayer does not receive a tax bill, call 238-6021. Owners can also pay online by going to the Kansas County Treasurers website at https://www.kansastreasurers.org/ or you can use the drop slot located at the entrance of the south door to the building at 200 East 8th Street.

Taxpayers can use the following methods to pay for their taxes: cash, check, money order or credit and debit cards ( those choosing to use the latter option are subject to a convenience fee charged by the company providing the service. Also, taxpayers will be given the opportunity to make monthly payments.  You can contact the Treasurer’s office and ask for the Payment Program.

Also…..vehicle owners are reminded that they have until Dec. 31st to renew auto tags U,X,Y, Z.

WASHINGTON  — After years of public controversy and debate, work is finally beginning on a massive memorial to President Dwight Eisenhower.

Watch a replay of the  groundbreaking ceremony here 

The ceremony marks the start of the project, plagued for years by a bitter fight over the memorial’s design and aesthetics.

Famed architect Frank Gehry was commissioned to design the memorial, but Gehry’s original plan was strongly opposed by three of Eisenhower’s grandchildren. Eventually, after Gehry made changes to his proposal, the Eisenhower family announced their support last year, enabling the project to go forward.

Gehry’s vision would transform a four-acre space on Independence Avenue in front of the Lyndon B. Johnson Department of Education Building.

Organizers still hope to have the Eisenhower memorial ready by June 2019, the month that includes the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported the arrest of two suspects from Fort Riley in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

According to the Captain of Investigations for the Sheriff’s Department, Brian Hornaday, the Sheriff’s Office responded to K-57 Highway just west of U.S. 77 Highway on October 22nd at 2:44 a.m. After an extensive investigation, on November 1st Geary County Sheriff’s detectives with assistance from the Fort Riley Criminal Investigations Division located two suspects and the suspect vehicle on Fort Riley.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Wayne Harry Harris, 20, and Corey Lee Horman, 20, both of Fort Riley. Both suspects were booked into the Geary County Detention Center where they were held without bond pending a first court appearance on suspicion of Rape, Kidnapping and Conspiracy to Commit Rape.

The investigation is ongoing.