The U.S. Army announced the closings of several museums on posts throughout the country, including Fort Riley. Fort Riley has three museums: the First Infantry Museum, the Cavalry Museum and General Custer’s House. It is not yet announced how many of its museums will close. The Center of Military History began a consolidation project to [...]
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BBQs and block parties are how the city celebrates Manhattan Day. Hotdogs and buns were donated by Hy-Vee, Dillons and Walmart and distributed by the Flint Hills Breadbasket to encourage neighborhood cookouts. President of the Eugene Field Neighborhood Association Tim Lindemuth said the day is more than just hotdogs. To view the full article visit [...]
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The Kansas Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in the case of a Manhattan man convicted of murder. Kamahl Bobian was convicted in November 2023 of murdering his estranged wife, Shanell, while she slept. He is serving a life sentence. Bobian is appealing the conviction on the basis of what his attorney describes as “prosecutorial [...]
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After 43 years at 905 Yuma Street, and a $3.1 million community campaign, the organization has moved into remodeled space at the former Furniture Warehouse, 2326 Skyvue Lane. “We’re ready to kick things off and to welcome guests into the space,” said executive director Karla Hagemeister. The Breadbasket hosted an open house Wednesday to unveil [...]
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The history and ecology of the Flint Hills region was on full display Saturday at the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan. “Flint Hills Festival is our one day of the year in which we bring everyone together to celebrate the Flint Hills Region,” said Stephen Bridenstine, director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. “The food, [...]
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A popular student food support program is likely coming to an end, its organizer said Wednesday. Konza Student Table, founded in 2021, has provided more than 100,000 meals to K-State students. Volunteers distribute the to-go meals weekly on campus, free of charge, to anyone who needs them. “Konza Student Table came to be because we [...]
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By Bernie Fancella and Brandon Peoples Donors raised more than $1.9 million during the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s annual Grow Green Match Day on Tuesday, organizers said. The event supported 100 local nonprofit organizations. “Volunteers have been great help and our trustees and and the nonprofits certainly are showing up and around to answer questions,” [...]
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Protestors gathered near the edge of City Park on Saturday, to push back against policy decisions made by the Trump administration. Indivisible MHK planned the protest, called “No Kings,” and organizers said they confirmed that 350 people had participated. The protest was called by 50501, a grassroots organization that set out to have “50 protests [...]
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Construction at the new location of the Flint Hills Breadbasket is nearing completion. The new location for the local food pantry, at 2326 Skyvue Lane, is weeks from opening after a year of remodeling. Organizers said the previous location of the Breadbasket on Yuma Street had become congested and impractical. The new location will be [...]
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The two-legged and four-legged members of a Fort Riley unit will make history in May when they perform at the Kentucky Derby. Fort Riley’s Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard is set to participate in the opening of the Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 3. The color guard performs mounted drill and weapons demonstrations for [...]
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