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Derek Schmidt announces bid for 2nd Congressional District seat
Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is seeking a spot in Congress. Schmidt, who most recently ran as the Republican nominee for governor in 2022, announced on Friday his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Kansas’ Second Congressional District, which locally encompasses Junction City and Wabaunsee County. “My family and I are grateful for the [...]
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Separate reports of stolen truck, trailer reported east of Manhattan
Authorities are searching for clues after report of a stolen trailer and truck earlier this month, east of Manhattan. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says a report was filed April 17 in the 9000 block of U.S. Highway 24. The theft reportedly occurred sometime over the last few months. The trailer is described as a [...]
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Little apple to host 7th annual “Bayou GatorCraw Fest” this weekend
The culture and traditions of the bayou will be coming to downtown Manhattan this weekend for the 7th annual Bayou Gator Craw Fest at Blue Earth Plaza. Bayou Festival CEO Que Purdy previewed the event… Purdy is also the executive chef at Mamadeaux’s Creole Cafe, and says the Gator/Craw Fest started with people wanting to [...]
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RCPD increasing patrols near Bluemont Elementary following incident
Riley County Police are increasing patrols around Bluemont Elementary School after some students there were reportedly approached by an unknown individual asking kids to get into the vehicle. Bluemont Principal Beth Neitzel said in an emailed statement to parents that the incident in question occurred Wednesday but noted the children involved did the right thing [...]
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