Riley County Public Works announced Wednesday that the structure replacement project on Ober Road is scheduled to begin Monday, August 26, 2024. The project is located approximately 4/10ths mile West of the Ober Rd./Droll Rd. Intersection. Ober Rd. will be closed to through traffic during construction from the intersection of Ober Rd./Droll Rd. west to [...]

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The Riley County Appraisers office is conducting a survey of multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties where they are studying trends in the local real estate market regarding rent prices, occupancy, and operating expenses. Income and expense questionnaires will be mailed this Thursday, August 15th to Riley County properties in those categories. The forms are also [...]

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The Sunset Zoo announced via a press release Wednesday that red pandas Loofah and Simone gave birth to a female cub on July 14th. “The first 30 days of a red panda cub’s life are critical, and our staff are tending to the cub’s needs around the clock to ensure the best care possible,” said [...]

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The Kansas Department of Revenue announced on Tuesday that the Flint Hills will be featured on the 2025 personalized state license plates. More than 30,000 Kansans voted for the design, which will be available for purchase for $45.50 at county the treasurer’s offices starting in 2025. Kansas Department of Revenue spokesman Zach Denny said the [...]

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Manhattan city commissioners will meet today to discuss the 2025 budget. City staff provided an overview of 2023 actual revenues, and approaches to 2024 and 2025 operations. The city is facing a projected shortfall in the cash balance due to federal COVID funds running out, and much of Tuesday’s discussion centered around how departments may [...]

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A federal judge has sentenced a former Fort Riley soldier to 23 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of a child. While stationed at Fort Riley in 2020, Adrian Dale Tsinnijinnie, 37, used Facebook Messenger to groom and coerce a 13-year-old girl who lived in Shiprock, New Mexico, into producing sexually [...]

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August is national anti-terrorism month, and Ft. Riley officials are spreading awareness in order for citizens to be more prepared in spotting a possible attack. Anti-terrorism officer Shane Houle joined News Radio KMAN’s In-Focus on Thursday to discuss the Army’s “iWatch” awareness program. “I strongly encourage and empowers the army community and the local communities [...]

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The Manhattan Running Company hosted “Nike Spike Night” on Friday evening where Nike representatives and college athletes met with local youth ahead of cross county season. Kansas Wesleyan University seniors Julian Avila and Josie Koppes spoke to young runners about their own running journeys and experiences. Avila said his favorite part about being a student [...]

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A Nebraska man is currently behind bars in the Riley County Jail after being arrested Saturday evening. Joseph Michael Thomas Bruce, of Bennington, was arrested around 6:30 p.m. Saturday for failure to appear regarding a separate theft case. Last week, the 37-year-old Bruce was arrested for deceptive commercial practice and also attempted theft valued at [...]

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U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann is the only incumbent candidate in Riley County facing a primary challenger. Eric Bloom is looking to unseat Mann as the District 1 representative in the U.S. House. Bloom is a Lawrence property investor and farm owner who once ran for lieutenant governor alongside his father, Dan Bloom, in 2002. Mann [...]

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