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Crews contain grass fire near structure in Geary County
The Geary County Rural Fire Department responded Sunday morning to a grass fire that was initially reported as possibly threatening a nearby structure with animals inside. The call came in around 8:18 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to contain the blaze to two wood piles and prevent it from spreading to any buildings. No [...]
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Light wintry mix possible as temperatures fall
A fast-moving weather system is expected to bring small chances for light precipitation through the day, with temperatures gradually falling and allowing for a mix of wintry precipitation types. Forecasters say the timing and intensity of the system remain limited, but even light precipitation could create slick spots as temperatures drop. Residents should be alert [...]
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Matta reflects on 8-year stint as Manhattan city commissioner
Newly elected city officials will take their seats in January, but for some, the new year will mean the end of the road. John Matta is retiring from local politics after 15 years of service overall. Matta was elected to the city commission twice, serving from 2011 to 2015 and again in 2021 and 2023. [...]
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Five suspects face distribution charges after I-70 traffic stop
Five people were arrested late Friday night on I-70 near mile marker 298 following a traffic stop that led to a drug investigation. According to the report, the first arrest occurred around 11:41 p.m. when troopers stopped a vehicle in the eastbound lanes for defective headlamps. During the stop, Austyn Nikolus Gallagher, 19, of Manhattan, [...]
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