By Bryan Richardson

Local brewing companies are able to fully realize their vision for a new CiCo Park event after the Riley County Commission on Thursday approved alcohol sales for the festivities.

Manhattan Brewing Company and Aggieville Brewing Company are planning to hold Little Apple Mayfest from 4 to 10 p.m. May 16.

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Aaron Estabrook is suspending his campaign for the Kansas House of Representatives.

The former Manhattan city commissioner and school board member posted on social media Thursday morning his decision comes after “reflecting on several important factors,” — most notably underlying health concerns and ensuring that he takes necessary time to fully recover and regain his strength.

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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online scam in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 10:44 a.m. April 22nd in the 1500 block of Harry Road for theft by deception and identity theft. A 69-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect he met online defrauded him of money and personal information.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $5,500.

No additional information was immediately released.

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Police are investigating a reported theft case involving a vehicle loan in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department.

Officers filed a report at approximately 11:38 a.m. April 22nd, 2026, in the 2600 block of Anderson Avenue. K-State Federal Credit Union was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 34-year-old man was given a loan for a 2017 Ford truck and then sold the vehicle without paying off the loan.

The total estimated loss associated with the case is $25,000.

No arrests had been reported as of the time of the report.

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The local branch of the NAACP this week called on K-State to take action after an unidentified person appeared on campus reportedly wearing blackface and holding a sign with a racial slur.

A photo sent by the group showed a person sitting on Bosco Student Plaza next to a sign that said, “Say (n-word) win candy.” (The sign used the full slur.) It was not clear from the photo who the person was or whether the person was a student.

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The local branch of the NAACP this week called on K-State to take action after an unidentified person appeared on campus reportedly wearing blackface and holding a sign with a racial slur.

A photo sent by the group showed a person sitting on Bosco Student Plaza next to a sign that said, “Say (n-word) win candy.” (The sign used the full slur.) It was not clear from the photo who the person was or whether the person was a student.

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Kansas State University on Wednesday announced Annette O’Connor’s hiring as the next College of Veterinary Medicine dean effective Aug. 2.

O’Connor will serve as the college’s chief academic and administrative officer, leading its academic work, research efforts and service to the state. K-State officials said she will work closely with the campus community and partners across Kansas to keep the college moving forward while continuing to build on the university’s Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.

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Kansas State University on Wednesday announced Annette O’Connor’s hiring as the next College of Veterinary Medicine dean effective Aug. 2.

O’Connor will serve as the college’s chief academic and administrative officer, leading its academic work, research efforts and service to the state. K-State officials said she will work closely with the campus community and partners across Kansas to keep the college moving forward while continuing to build on the university’s Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.

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City commissioners on Tuesday approved accepting $781,185 in federal funds for use in local street maintenance.

City engineer Brian Johnson said the city will again utilize the federal fund exchange program, calling it “federal gas tax reimbursement that comes back from the federal government to the states,” which can then be passed on to cities.

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Manhattan city commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday to eliminate all fees from the Aggieville parking garage to compensate for the loss of parking spaces during Moro Street’s 2027 reconstruction.

The city will remove parking fees, suspend use of the ParkMobile system and no longer require vehicles to park nose-in. A 48-hour maximum limit will be added for cars left in the garage. The changes are set to take effect June 1 and are intended to encourage increased use of the garage before Moro Street construction begins.

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