Friday marked the end of the MLK Observance Week at Kansas State University with the annual laying of wreaths at the MLK bust outside of Ahearn Fieldhouse. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr has a deep connection to K-State, as it was the last university he spoke at before his assassination in April 1968. Each year, [...]
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Kansas Day was celebrated early Saturday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. The official date for Kansas Day is January 29, the date Kansas became the 34th state admitted to the union in 1861. Event Supervisor Jonathan Mertz brought out the state reptile, the ornate box turtle as well as the center’s bar tiger salamander. [...]
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The Flint Hills Regional Council has announced a new Executive Director. Michael (Mike) Couch has been named the Director of the organization. Couch had previously been a Superintendant for USD 364, 109, and 474, as well as teacher and principal. He has attained a Masters Degree in School Administration, and a Bachelors Degree in Eduction. [...]
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The conflict between Junction City and Geary County over EMS and Fire service continues. Geary County Commissioners heard a presentation Tuesday by Finance Director Tami Robison making the case for the City asking for an overpayment to continue services. Last week, the City Commission gave an ultimatum to the county to pay the requested bill [...]
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The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is hosting a kickoff event for Dementia Friendly Manhattan. Director Debbie Nuss says the initiative was created to make the community more aware of people living with memory loss, noting 10% of the national population. This year’s event will feature guest speaker Susan McFadden, author of Dementia Friendly Communities. After [...]
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A week delay didn’t stop the Manhattan MLK Community Festival from celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Among the presentations Saturday at the Manhattan Arts Center was an awards ceremony for the students who submitted art and writing for the yearly contest. Manhattan MLK Memorial Committee Chair Kevin Bryant explains how the [...]
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The Riley County Law Board completed the first performance evaluation of RCPD Director Brian Peete Tuesday. Peete, who was hired in December 2022 at a salary of just over $160,000, recently completed his first year of a five year contract. Salary details weren’t immediately provided from the Law Board Secretary Tuesday, but after an executive [...]
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The area is expected to see another winter storm Thursday night into Friday, and some bitterly cold temperatures will follow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Thursday evening through noon Friday, while a Wind Chill Watch takes effect Friday night through noon Tuesday. Kansas Mesonet Manager Chip Redmond says the track of storms is [...]
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Daytime warming centers are available across the community, for those needing relief from extreme cold temperatures. Among them is the Be Able Community Center at 431 South 5th Street. Executive Director Scott Voos says this time of year tends to be one of the busiest times for the organization. The organization came about during another [...]
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Manhattan City officials hosted area legislators for a luncheon Friday to discuss some of the key issues the city is prioritizing in 2024 Dark Store Theory The Dark Store Theory is complex, but at it’s root level, is a tactic used by corporations to have their properties assessed as if the store were closed and [...]
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