The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between July 16 – 22. The Incidence Rate is 191.3 and Riley County remains in the HIGH incidence category with 100 or more cases per 100,000 people. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for two COVID-19 positive patients [...]
Multiple agencies assisted the Junction City Police Department in a 3-day special operation that was aimed at major criminals. The operation was executed in Wabaunsee County and multiple arrests were made. In addition to those arrests, over 120 pounds of Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $4,400,000 million were seized. The Junction City Police [...]
A teenager is on the run from police after making threats Monday at the Chapman swimming pool. The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation by it and the Chapman Police Department determined a 17-year-old white male allegedly made severe threats to harm and kill individuals at the pool as well as the Chapman ball [...]
A 19 year old is now in custody following a domestic related dispute. The Riley County Police Department filed a report for criminal damage to property involving a domestic dispute in Manhattan on Monday, around 10 pm. A 20 year old female is listed as the victim when it was reported that 19 year old [...]
Damage caused on McCain Lane now confirmed to be caused by a tornado from Saturday’s storms, says a new report from the National Weather Service. A brief low end EF-2 tornado was on the ground around McCain Lane near the Country Club. In addition to the widespread wind damage across Manhattan Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad [...]
One of Manhattan’s oldest traditions returned Saturday with the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day road races and parade. The event included a 2 mile fun run and walk and the annual Marvin Hachmeister 10K road race through Aggieville. Among the participants was Joe Wagenblast, who says this event is one of his favorites. Max Steffensmeier, [...]
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Sunset Zoo has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to promote local conservation efforts. The zoo announced the award is to promote conservation education efforts from the A-Z-A and the Disney Conservation Fund. This year, the association of Zoos and Aquariums has awarded Party for the Planet: Spring Into [...]
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Power will be out for a portion of St. Marys on Thursday. The St. Marys Police and Fire Department said in a Facebook post that there will be a scheduled power outage on Thursday (Sept. 30) beginning at around 7:30 am. Officials say that the outage will affect the area North of Mission Street to [...]
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PetPoolooza kicked off on Saturday for it’s 14th year in Manhattan after a year hiatus, as several pets and their owners went for a swim at the City Park pool. PetPoolooza is a well attended event, having the benefit of getting both owners and their dogs some quality swim time and exercise. It’s also the [...]
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After a year hiatus, Everybody Counts proceeded without a hitch. The ninth annual event was held at Manhattan’s Douglass Community Recreation Center. The event offered free health screenings, food assistance and COVID vaccinations. Douglass Center DIrector Dave Baker said an event like this is beneficial to the community. In addition to COVID vaccinations, other services [...]
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