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Ground broken on Therapeutic Learning Center in Manhattan

                  Friday marks the start of the 15th Annual Wildcats for No Stone Unturned Gold and Gala Weekend. The weekend of Golf Tournaments, a live auction, a silent auction, and raffle starts the day after No Stone Unturned broke ground on their new facility on Tuttle Creek. [...]

By |2023-07-20T15:33:42-05:00July 20th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Ground broken on Therapeutic Learning Center in Manhattan

Motions hearing held for suspect accused in 2022 Aggieville homicide

A motions hearing was held Tuesday morning for a Fort Riley soldier at the center of the February 2022 murder of Joshua Wardi outside an Aggieville bar. District Judge John Bosch heard pre-trial motions Tuesday from Tremelle Montgomery, who is charged with a single count of 1st degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault, [...]

By |2023-07-18T12:31:10-05:00July 18th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Motions hearing held for suspect accused in 2022 Aggieville homicide

Riley County Commission approves intent to exceed revenue neutral rate

The Riley County Commission voted Monday to exceed the revenue neutral rate when setting the property tax level for the 2024 budget. The county’s 2024 mill levy will be 42.128, down from last year’s rate of 42.221. Commissioner John Ford spoke Monday about the increased budget, and what should happen next. The commission moved to [...]

By |2023-07-17T11:51:52-05:00July 17th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County Commission approves intent to exceed revenue neutral rate

Riley County Commission approves 5% COLA raise for 2024

Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo presented the newest version of the 2024 budget at Thursday’s meeting. Included were new dollar amounts for the adjusted cost of living adjustment for employees. The new payroll amount adjusted by the approved 5% COLA is $1.22 million. The total amount in COLA was increased due to new positions that [...]

By |2023-07-13T12:25:05-05:00July 13th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County Commission approves 5% COLA raise for 2024

Kayak enthusiasts paddle from Manhattan to St. George

Under overcast skies, nearly 150 participants launched their boats to start a day long excursion on the Kansas River from Manhattan to Saint George. Park Ranger Angelia Lentz explained the event.   Many of the participants were new this year to the Little Apple Paddle. Sports and Leisure Sales Manager Marcia Rozell gave a rundown [...]

By |2023-07-08T10:03:40-05:00July 8th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Kayak enthusiasts paddle from Manhattan to St. George

First Responders set to Battle for Badges

Manhattan First Responders will compete in the 20th Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive. RCPD, Riley County EMS, and the Riley County Fire Department will compete to receive votes from donors. The current trophy holders are the Fire Department, who are looking for their 3rd straight win. RCPD Lieutenant Dan Bortnick revealed their secret [...]

By |2023-07-07T10:55:44-05:00July 7th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on First Responders set to Battle for Badges

Riley County approves amended contract for Public Safety HQ design; University Park Lagoon

Riley County Commissioners approved an amendment to the contract for its $14 million Public Safety Headquarters project Monday. Public Works Director John Ellerman presented amended costs to be paid to architectural firm Archimages to finalize designs for the station 1 for EMS and remodel of the old station for emergency management. Ellerman requested $135,860.00 more for [...]

By |2023-06-26T12:39:21-05:00June 26th, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County approves amended contract for Public Safety HQ design; University Park Lagoon

Model-T enthusiasts descend on Manhattan

  Manhattan City Park hosted a Model-T car show Friday, the final event of the 2023 Model-T Ford Club of America (MTFCA) National Tour. Nearly 90 Model-T cars were on display for the public to view and, in some lucky cases, even tour around the area. Great Bend’s John Vsetecka (John She-tet-shka) spoke about touring [...]

By |2023-06-23T14:12:32-05:00June 23rd, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Model-T enthusiasts descend on Manhattan

Riley County Planner discusses comp plan; Extension presents budget request at Thursday meeting

Riley County Planner Amanda Webb detailed the Comprehensive Plan update Thursday to the Riley County Commission. Webb released the Comprehensive Plan Committee member list, outlining the goals of the committee and discussed the various categories they are focused on. The Commission approved the plan, while Commissioner John Ford requested mental health be added, and Webb [...]

By |2023-06-22T14:55:53-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County Planner discusses comp plan; Extension presents budget request at Thursday meeting

K-State and Manhattan Chamber officials discuss how new NSF grant will benefit region

Kansas State University recently received a $1 million NSF Engines Development Award aimed at creating a biotech hub in the animal health corridor. The NSF Engines Grant is designed to fund projects in areas that previously have had little federal attention. The grant that has been approved is a Type I grant, intended to allow [...]

By |2023-06-22T14:43:11-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Local News|Comments Off on K-State and Manhattan Chamber officials discuss how new NSF grant will benefit region
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