Fort Riley is entering a busy period as soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade begin deploying, while the post prepares for leadership changes, Veterans Day activities and the Army’s 250th anniversary. Christian Bishop, director of military relations for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, provided an update to Riley County commissioners on Thursday, [...]

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Riley County commissioners unanimously approved a new agreement formalizing how the county will maintain roads for townships Thursday. Public works director John Ellerman said the county has provided maintenance for townships for years, but there has not been a clear written agreement outlining the work and associated costs. “We wanted to bring something to help [...]

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The Riley County Board of Health approved a proposed remodel of the county health department Thursday on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner John Ford voting against the measure. The project is planned to cost between $220,000 and $250,000 and would prepare space in the former council area for the health department as part of a [...]

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Riley County is moving forward with plans to reorganize its Health Department, with the goal of bringing services together rather than operating them as separate divisions. Elizabeth Ward, the county’s human resources director, told commissioners Wednesday that staff are working to create a more integrated system that allows residents to access multiple services in one [...]

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The Riley County Commission approved moving forward with the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application with a 2-0 vote Thursday. Commissioner John Ford was absent. Mark French, corrections major with the Riley County Police Department, asked county officials to approve the application. RCPD plans to use the federal grant funding to upgrade technology [...]

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A local fire district will get nearly $28,000 to help them fight wildfires. Riley County commissioners on Monday approved Riley County Fire District No. 1 accepting of a $27,815 Department of the Interior grant to purchase equipment for fighting grass and wildland fires with a 2-0 vote. Commissioner John Ford was absent. David Adams, Riley [...]

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The Riley County health department will discontinue its reaccreditation process as it undergoes a broader reorganization and works to direct staff time and resources toward public health services. The Riley County Commission voted unanimously Monday to discontinue the process after health department officials said completing reaccreditation would place additional demands on a department operating with [...]

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Riley County election officials announced they’re seeking additional poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 general election as preparations for the election enter a “critical phase.” County clerk Rich Vargo said election work begins well before Election Day, with federal service ballots required to be transmitted by Sept. 19. The deadline applies to ballots for [...]

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GRANDVIEW PLAZA — A lightning strike during severe thunderstorms Saturday evening sparked a fire at a 36-unit building at Geary Estates Apartments, displacing residents and prompting a multi-agency response. Grandview Plaza police and fire crews arrived at the apartment complex shortly before 6 p.m. after lightning struck the center portion of the building, Grandview Plaza [...]

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WESTMORELAND — County planning officials on Thursday said they plan to make additional changes to proposed regulations for large-scale data centers after reviewing public comments from a recent hearing. Planning commissioners said they appreciated the detailed feedback from residents, particularly suggestions addressing decommissioning, site restoration, financial assurances, stormwater management, water use and annual compliance reporting. [...]

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