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Diesel fuel leak confirmed at Tuttle Creek; dredging project delayed

Federal officials have confirmed some diesel fuel has leaked into Tuttle Creek Reservoir after a fuel cell broke loose from a dredging barge at Tuttle Creek Cove Sunday due to high winds. Tuttle Creek Cove is located near the southwest edge of the reservoir, approximately two and a half miles north of the dam in [...]

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The Big Biscuit announces expansion to Manhattan

By Emily Willi The Big Biscuit, a family owned chain known for the popular line “Don’t Mess With Breakfast” is making its way to Manhattan. CEO Chad Offerdahl said the expansion to Manhattan has been years in the making, but the biggest hurdle for the brand was finding the right spot. “We love the community, [...]

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Police board votes to renew grant application for jail’s reintegration coordinator

The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board on Monday voted unanimously to renew RCPD’s application for a special alcohol fund grant to cover the salary and benefits of the jail’s reintegration coordinator position. Members Barry Wilkerson and Wes Maupin were not present. The special alcohol fund is created by a portion of the state liquor [...]

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Response underway after diesel barge carrying 1,800 gallons of fuel sinks at Tuttle Creek Reservoir

Strong winds and wave action Sunday caused a fuel barge carrying approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel to sink into 20 feet of water at Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Federal officials with the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a press release that the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. No [...]

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