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K-State names new dean for college of engineering
Following a national search, Kansas State University announced its appointment of Ashfaq Khokhar as dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective Aug. 2. “Dr. Khokhar brings exceptional leadership experience, growth-minded vision and high-quality teaching, research and engagement to K-State in the role of dean for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering,” [...]
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Man reports $1k loss in Facebook Marketplace vehicle scam
Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online vehicle sale in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at approximately 7:33 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. A 21-year-old man told officers he made a down payment to a known suspect for [...]
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34-year-old woman arrested on multiple charges after series of incidents
A Manhattan woman was arrested Wednesday following a series of reported incidents that led to multiple charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 8:17 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for three counts of criminal threat and one count of violating [...]
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Engineers outline phasing, timeline for upcoming airport taxiway reconstruction project
Manhattan Regional Airport’s long-planned Taxiway Alpha reconstruction continues moving forward, with engineers outlining construction phases and a projected timeline during Monday’s Airport Advisory Board meeting. Olsson engineer Brian Coomes, the project manager for the Taxiway Alpha project, said early design work revealed challenging soil conditions. “Testing results showed some expansive soil and some weaker soil [...]
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