The Director of the Ogden Friendship House of Hope is retiring and a ceremony is planned in the community to send her off. For more than 30 years, the Friendship House has helped the at-risk community of Ogden by providing assistance and guidance to those in need. The Current Director Diana Chapel says it is [...]

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Officers responded to the report of an injury accident near K-82 and Timber Creek Rd in Riley County on June 5, 2019, at approximately 2:10 PM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a Red Ford F150 driven by Jennifer Hicks, 33, of Clay Center,  had crashed. Hicks and three passengers were transported for treatment [...]

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With Manhattan dealing with ongoing flood concerns from Tuttle Creek Reservoir, K-State Research and Extension Family Resource Management Specialist Elizabeth Kiss suggests for families to make a “grab-and-go” box for any documents and papers that are difficult to prepare. “Birth certificates, social security cards, marriage certificates and things that you might keep in a safety [...]

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Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on June 2, 2019. Officers listed a 20-year-old female as the victim and an unknown person as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 400 block of S [...]

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Westar Energy may have to shut off power to customers affected by potential flooding. Power can be disconnected if requested by emergency management, code services or the fire department. Westar employees are also authorized to shut off power if they determine that safety of homeowners, first responders or other employees is at risk. Power can [...]

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Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins called in to KMAN Thursday morning to give an update on conditions out at the lake. The full interview can be heard below.

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FORT RILEY – A Memorial Day ceremony honored fallen soldiers Monday at the Fort Riley post cemetery. The event was standing room only while Senator Pat Roberts addressed the crowd, sharing a family story of his father who served in the Marines. Roberts took time to address the sacrifices made by service men and women. [...]

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An 8-year member of the USD383 Board of Education has filed for re-election. Darell Edie has served two terms on the board and filed last Friday, joining current board President Curt Herrman in seeking to return for four more years. Edie says the recent bond issue definitely had an influence on his decision. He also [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 1200 block of S Manhattan Ave in Manhattan on May 23, 2019 at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed Jordan Mace, 20, of St. George as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect scammed him out of money. The estimated total loss associated with this case is [...]

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MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has selected Thomas Lane as the university’s new vice president for student life and dean of students. Kansas State University President Richard Myers announced the appointment of Lane, who currently serves as associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Missouri State University. “We are excited to [...]

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