WESTMORELAND, Kan. — Road and bridge damage, some of which is due to an August that saw about 10 inches of rain, was one of the main topics of discussion during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting Monday morning. Public Works Director Peter Clark displayed a map showing sites of storm damage that occurred between April [...]

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 4200 block of Spook Rock Way in Manhattan on September 6, 2019, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed a 25-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged the paint on his vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case [...]

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Saturday rescinded the boil water advisory for Ogden in Riley County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the system late Thursday. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. Original story – Thursday, Sept. [...]

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All lanes of Kimball Avenue from Seth Child to Kenmar are expected to reopen Thursday afternoon, just in time for Saturday’s season opener for Kansas State University football. The City of Manhattan announced Wednesday that Ebert Construction has finished their work on Kimball. This project included new storm sewer, new pedestrian beacons, and a turn [...]

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Officers filed a report for aggravated criminal threat in the 1900 block of Lincoln Dr. in Manhattan on August 26, 2019, at approximately 7:20 AM. Officers listed a 15-year-old male as the victim and a 15-year-old female as the suspect when it was reported the suspect threatened the victim on social media while displaying a [...]

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The nation’s number one booked school speaker will be at Manhattan High West Campus Wednesday. Nathan Harmon of Your Life Speaks will talk about bullying prevention, peaceful communications, and personal accountability. Greater Manhattan Community Foundation President and CEO Vern Henricks discussed the event on the GMCF Community Hour Monday , saying it’s presented by the [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft of a motor vehicle in the 700 block of 3rd Pl. in Manhattan on August 23, 2019, at approximately 10:45 AM. Officers listed a 42-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his white extended cab Chevy truck. The estimated total loss associated with this [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Crestwood Dr. in Manhattan on August 22, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed a 26-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known suspect stole electronics and other miscellaneous items from his residence. The estimated total loss associated with this case is [...]

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Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday more than $6.4 million in grants were being distributed to domestic violence and sexual assault programs statewide as well as children’s advocacy centers. The grants are part of the 2020 state general fund grant programs. Locally, the Crisis Center in Riley County is slated to receive more than $391,000. Sunflower [...]

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After an entire academic year without access to Hale Library on campus, steps have been made to open up a portion of the building for students, starting next week as students arrive back for class. Dr. Lori Goetsch spoke with KMAN recently about the updates and the opening. One of the biggest changes, for those [...]

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