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Be Able plans upgrades to improve accessibility and services
By Nathan Gaddie A local nonprofit will begin work in early 2027 improvements to its facility. Be Able officials say the changes will create a more welcoming environment and better serve the community. Be Able opened in September 2020 and serves 65 to 80 people every day, organizers said. Located on the corner of Fifth [...]
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Riley County commissioners delay action on police traffic safety grant
Riley County commissioners delayed action on a grant application that would fund traffic enforcement activities by the Riley County Police Department after questions arose about which government entity should receive the award. Scott Hajek, the department’s patrol major division commander, asked commissioners to approve applying for and accepting funding through the 2027 federal highway safety [...]
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Riley County community corrections to lose $67K in grant funding for juvenile services
Riley County Community Corrections will lose $67,230 in grant funding for juvenile services after June 30, prompting staff to review how the department will maintain services and meet required quality assurance standards, Megan Lewis, community corrections director, told Riley County commissioners during a staff update Monday. “We were informed last week that our reinvestment grant [...]
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Riley County reports more than 4,300 advance voters ahead of Nov. 3 election
More than 4,300 people cast advance ballots in Riley County as of Saturday, county clerk Rich Vargo told county commissioners Monday. “We’ve had 4,312 people,” Vargo said. “Been a great turnout this week.” Riley County received a total of 6,831 ballots throughout its full advance voting period in the 2022 general election, which was also [...]
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