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Damage reported in Laramie Street break-in

Riley County Police are investigating after a Manhattan couple reported someone attempted to break into their home on Laramie Street. Officers filed a report for attempted burglary and criminal damage to property Wednesday in the 700 block of Laramie Street. The residents who reported the incident told police an unknown person damaged their door, causing [...]

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By |2025-07-17T15:16:10-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Damage reported in Laramie Street break-in

USD 383 offered free 24/7 therapy for students, staff and family

By Cole Bertelsen The Manhattan-Ogden school district may be granted free mental health services from a national over-the-phone therapy program. This service would extent to faculty, students and their families. Assistant superintendent Nathan Downs said during Wednesday’s school board meeting that the district’s health insurance provider approached him with the potential to partner with National [...]

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By |2025-07-17T11:45:14-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 offered free 24/7 therapy for students, staff and family

Manhattan officials to gauge community interest in CiCo Park additions

By Cole Bertelsen Manhattan residents may be surveyed this fall about their interest in improvements and additions to CiCo Park. Deputy city manager Jason Hilgers sought the USD 383 school board’s input Wednesday night on the city of Manhattan’s interest in making changes to the park. One potential addition to the park which received notable [...]

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By |2025-07-17T11:20:52-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan officials to gauge community interest in CiCo Park additions

Parks and Rec concessions takeover off to sluggish start

It’s been a rocky start for the Manhattan Parks and Rec Department after taking control of concessions earlier this year at its facilities. At Monday’s Parks and Rec advisory board meeting, Director Aaron Stewart noted the challenges the 41 staff members have faced as they navigate shifting sales and attendance trends at various events and [...]

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By |2025-07-17T10:12:10-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Parks and Rec concessions takeover off to sluggish start

Driver caught doing 100mph near Junction City

The Kansas Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and respect work zone signage after a high-speed traffic stop in a construction zone last week on I-70, near Junction City. According to a social media post from the agency, a KHP trooper was monitoring traffic in the area Friday morning when a driver sped [...]

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By |2025-07-16T15:04:41-05:00July 16th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Driver caught doing 100mph near Junction City

Pott County agrees to rezone 70 acres east of Oliver Brown Elementary for future housing

County officials approved a request from Luckey Holdings, LLC to rezone the area from A1 — Agricultural to R2 — Intermediate-density residential. The move paves the way for a future residential subdivision at the southeast corner of Junietta Road and Moody Road. “(An) R2 district allows all uses that are permitted in R1 and a [...]

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Pott County agrees to rezone 70 acres east of Oliver Brown Elementary for future housing

County officials approved a request from Luckey Holdings, LLC to rezone the area from A1 — Agricultural to R2 — Intermediate-density residential. The move paves the way for a future residential subdivision at the southeast corner of Junietta Road and Moody Road. “(An) R2 district allows all uses that are permitted in R1 and a [...]

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City approves incentives for Wareham Hall renovations

Wareham Hall’s $40 million renovation project got a major boost Tuesday night as the Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved a package of incentives. Commissioners authorized industrial revenue bonds and a 10-year, 100% property tax abatement for the project, which will also receive up to $6 million in federal historical tax credits to go along with [...]

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By |2025-07-16T09:41:53-05:00July 16th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on City approves incentives for Wareham Hall renovations

City approves resolution to exceed revenue-neutral rate

The Manhattan City Commission on Tuesday passed a resolution signaling its intention to collect more tax revenue in 2026. The measure, which passed 4-1, allows the city government to exceed what’s called the “revenue-neutral rate” (RNR) by up to 2 mills. That step is required by the state when a city wants to bring in [...]

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By |2025-07-16T08:37:03-05:00July 16th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on City approves resolution to exceed revenue-neutral rate

Downtown common consumption area to debut during Third Thursday

Manhattan residents can stroll around with an alchoholic beverage within a boundary downtown starting on Third Thursday. As previously reported, the Manhattan City Commission on June 17 voted 3-2 to establish the year-round common consumption area, referred to by downtown officials as the “outdoor refreshment area.” The CCA will be an established boundary that will [...]

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By |2025-07-15T13:48:09-05:00July 15th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Downtown common consumption area to debut during Third Thursday
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