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Riley County approves lease agreement for Fairmont Park; proceeds with IT/GIS project update

Riley County commissioners approved two items presented by public works at Thursday’s meeting. The first involved a lease agreement allowing Manhattan CHIEF Sports to utilize the football and soccer fields at Fairmont Park this spring. CHIEF — Christian Homes In Educational Fellowship — is a non-profit, private organization in Manhattan designed to support homeschooling families [...]

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Soldiers represent Fort Riley in St. Louis’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The sound of marches and rhythm of hoofbeats echoed through downtown St. Louis on March 14 as the 1st Infantry Division Band and the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard of Fort Riley took part in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Thousands of spectators lined the parade route, waving flags and cheering for soldiers [...]

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EPA confirms recovery of leaking fuel tank from Tuttle Creek Lake

Federal officials have recovered the fuel tank that broke loose from a barge in a section of Tuttle Creek Reservoir Sunday. The EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinator reported via social media Thursday morning that the tank was recovered at 9:42 p.m. on Wednesday. The EPA Region 7 On-Scene Coordinator has reported that the fuel tank [...]

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67-year-old man arrested on aggravated assault charge

A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a reported aggravated assault, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:36 p.m. March 18, 2026, in the 2100 block of Green Avenue. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 67-year-old man was identified as the [...]

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