Jury trials have largely been on hold during the pandemic as the 21st Judicial District Court seeks potential venues for spacing concerns. Chief Judge Grant Bannister informed Riley County commissioners Monday one option for jury selection and subsequent trials that follow, could be the nearby Wareham Opera House. “On our higher level criminal felonies, we [...]

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Kansas State University no longer will require face coverings for outdoor settings. The university says fully vaccinated individuals no longer have to wear masks at outdoor events. It has also eliminated physical distancing requirements. Mask requirements for indoor spaces will not change, pending clarification of CDC guidelines. The policy says faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors [...]

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Pottawatomie County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to allow a local group interested in preserving the courthouse in Westmoreland the opportunity to tour the building. Commission Vice Chair Pat Weixelman, who supported the measure, says he recently met with the group and suggested a walk-through might be beneficial to get to some resolution for the future [...]

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The Manhattan Fire Department made quick work of an apartment fire Saturday evening in south Manhattan. Firefighters were dispatched just after 8 p.m. to the 1200 Yuma Street where a two-story apartment was showing smoke from the second floor. The building, which was searched and found to be clear of occupants, was contained within 10 [...]

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As the school year draws to a close at USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools, some pandemic mitigation efforts are being relaxed, while some will remain in place. In a letter to parents and staff Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade thanked everyone for committing to mitigation efforts throughout the school year. The district got through a semester [...]

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An August trial is coming for a 19-year-old Ohio man accused of calling in a fake hostage threat at Lee Elementary in 2019. Allen Kenna faces federal charges of interstate communication of threats and attempted use of an explosive device. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has accused Kenna of calling [...]

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A new traveling exhibit opens this weekend at the Flint Hills Discovery Center aimed at motorcycle enthusiasts. Hands-On Harley-Davidson includes a kid-sized Harley-Davidson dealership with two customizable Road-King inspired motorcycles. Event Coordinator Jonathan Mertz says it’s geared toward children through three sections — Dream it, Build It and Ride It. For the bigger kids, the [...]

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A neighborhood meeting is planned early next week at Manhattan Christian College. Officials with the college are planning to purchase the 2-story Anderson Village retail center for future expansion. MCC sold the property in 1985 and is now looking to reclaim the property to replace student housing provided by the aging, 57-year-old Johnson Hall. The [...]

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For 19 years, Jim Armendariz has roamed the halls of Ogden Elementary. It’s the same place he scurried through the halls as a young boy. These days he gets around a little slower, with a cane by his side, but the mission toward young students remains unchanged. “Our belief is that this place is secure. [...]

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