The City of Manhattan says Hayes Drive will remain closed to through traffic longer than initially expected, as crews work to finish construction of a major storm water drainage structure and special sanitary sewer structures. That’s Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers on KMAN earlier this week. Hayes Drive was originally to reopen in November, but [...]

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Riley County and the City of Manhattan are at odds over whether a parking lot within CiCo Park should be paved. Staff from both government entities along with engineers and architects met earlier this week as the city moves forward on upgrades to the ball fields on its parcel within CiCo park. Part of those [...]

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The former Royal Towers apartments were purchased earlier this month by Back 9 Development. Back 9 acquired the property from Nevada-based TD Invest LLC for $2 million, according to a sale contract provided to KMAN, which is shared below. (*An earlier version of this article inaccurately stated the property was acquired for $1. All general [...]

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Authorities are investigating a Tuesday night injury crash in northern Riley County that was apparently caused by a drunk driver. According to the Riley County Police Department, 34-year-old Faye Evans, of Blue Rapids, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and two counts of aggravated battery. Officers say Evans crashed her vehicle shortly [...]

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Manhattan city officials are moving forward on a request from the group renovating the Wareham Opera House. City commissioners agreed Tuesday that a sales tax exemption on construction materials and labor for nonprofit Wareham Hall could be explored further. City staff would do the exemption through the issuance of industrial revenue bonds. Wareham Hall Executive [...]

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The Manhattan-Ogden School Board will meet this evening at the Robinson Education Center. The board will  look into the purchase of a new activity bus totaling over $248,000 and a new Ford Expedition totaling $65,000, along with the disposal of two buses. The district has $500,000 budgeted for this in its capital outlay fund. Additional [...]

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The Manhattan City Commission met Tuesday to discuss the sale of the Manhattan Town Center to Rockstep Capital, LLC. It’s the fifth time the mall has been for sale since 2015. Rockstep President Andy Weiner spoke about why he thinks the area is great for future development. Commissioners unanimously approved the sale. John Matta says [...]

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Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a rezoning request for the former Ag Press site, near 15th and Yuma Street, Tuesday. The decision clears the way for the development of a proposed dining, recreation and entertainment venue. Community Development director Stephanie Peterson explains where the rezoning will take place. Commissioner Linda Morse. [...]

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Riley County Police are investigating a pair of thefts reported this week at a few Manhattan retailers. According to Tuesday’s activity report, officers were called out to Menards Monday morning after store officials reported two known male suspects replaced UPC codes on security camera systems for a lesser price. The estimated total loss was around [...]

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The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved a request by County Clerk Rich Vargo to hire an architect to develop remodeling plans to expand office space for election staff. Vargo asked for the board to approve an architect to redesign the 4th floor of the Courthouse Plaza East (CPE) building to accommodate the extra needed [...]

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