The U.S. Cavalry and 1st Infantry Division Museums at Fort Riley are set to reopen in June, after being closed more than five years for renovation. The museums have been closed since January 2018 for what initially was a planned two to three year phased project to include structural improvements, updated lighting and technology and [...]
As the June 1st filing deadline for the November general election fast approaches, the field for a seat on the Manhattan-Ogden School Board has gotten a bit more crowded. After three new candidates filed late last week, the race now features nine total candidates for the four vacant seats. They include two of the four [...]
Manhattan Mayor Mark Hatesohl has officially filed for re-election to the Manhattan City Commission. The three-term commissioner announced his intent in late April to seek re-election, with a continued focus on economic growth, community revitalization and fiscal responsibility. Hatesohl is a local businessman who owns and operates Chiropractic Family Health Center in Manhattan. Five candidates [...]
Riley County Commissioners recevied more 2024 budget requests Thursday. The County Clerk’s budget ask is over $13,000 higher than last year, attributed to printing and duplicating services for the mailing of the revenue neutral rate notices, which totaled over $18,000 last year. The state is reimbursing counties for that this year, but not in 2024. [...]
Also filing for the USD 383 school board Thursday was Katie Allen, of Manhattan. In an emailed statement to KMAN Friday morning, Allen wrote: “I am seeking a position on the USD 383 School Board because I want to support the success of our district, schools, staff, and students. As a mother of two children [...]
Memorial Day Services will take place across the area on Monday. Manhattan The Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley will hold its ceremony at 10 a.m. with guests to include Gov. Laura Kelly and the military presentation of honors from American Legion Post 45 in Junction City. Officials say the ceremony will last approximately one [...]
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday on a Riley County District Court warrant charging him with rape. Riley County Police say 24-year-old Chase Newberry remains jailed on a single count of rape and two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy. Bond is set at $50,000. Online court records show the incident is alleged from a March [...]
Riley County Police are investigating after a body was found outside of the Apartment Towers Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from RCPD, officers responded around 3 p.m. Wednesday to 300 N. 5th St. after the body of Rick Stradtner, 45, was found on the roof of the first floor. Stradtner lived on the [...]
Pottawatomie County officials on Wednesday made the decision to immediately close Louisville Road between Rockenham and Emile Road, due to the deteriorating bridge deck over Rock Creek. The detour for eastbound traffic will be south on Rockenham to Hanson Road, then north on Jenkins to Louisville Road. The detour for westbound traffic will be south [...]
Riley County Police filed a report for aggravated battery, aggravated assault and criminal damage to property Tuesday night at Northeast Community Park. Two men, aged 19 and 20, told police their vehicle was surrounded by a group of people in three cars at the park, just before 10 p.m., placing them in fear. A man [...]