Riley County will still hold in-person polling this election season, but officials encourage residents to vote by mail in anticipation of congestion. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says he has no authority to run the 2020 primary and general elections entirely by mail amid public gathering concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the [...]

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USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools have announced the two principals for its early learning centers. Abbie Wedel will serve as principal at Eugene Field. Stephanie Kabriel will serve as principal at College Hill. The two will begin their new roles with the district on July 20. Wedel is currently a preschool teacher at College Hill, a [...]

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The Manhattan Fire Department is starting its annual fire hydrant maintenance program this week. Hydrants will be flowing and getting painted throughout the city from now until late fall. Flowing occurs every year to ensure proper operation and to flush out water lines. If you notice yellow or rust-colored water in your home after crews [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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