Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit May 1st-3rd by a team representing The Higher Learning The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis by evaluating an entire institution and accredititing it as a whole. The [...]
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Residential property values are up, according to Riley County appraiser Greg McHenry. McHenry told county commissioners Monday morning values are up at least 3 percent on average for 2017, with some up as high as 3.5 percent. Commercial properties have also increased in value on an average of 5 to 6 percent. McHenry said Change [...]
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The speed limit of Pottawottamie County’s gravel roads will remain at 55 miles per hour. That was the decision made Monday at the county’s Board of County Commissioner’s meeting. By a count of 2-1, the board rejected the proposal, which would reduce county speed limits on gravel roads to 40 miles per hour. Specifically, the [...]
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Have you put off finding the perfect gift for your Valentine this year? The Charades may be the answer to the procrastinator’s prayer. The quartet, made up of members of the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus, was on the KMAN Morning Show with Dave and Cathy on Monday. They will be busy from noon on Monday [...]
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Unity and opportunity was the theme of an address by a popular conservative speaker at Saturday’s luncheon during the State GOP convention in Manhattan. Retired Lt. Col. Allen West spoke in front of hundreds of members of the Kansas Republican party. With Republican majorities in both Kansas and Washington, D.C., West said it is time to spread [...]
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Friday night the Kansas GOP held its welcome reception inside the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan to kickoff its 2017 convention. But state Republicans weren’t just welcomed by a dinner and drinks. They were also welcomed by over 100 protesters across the street on Manhattan’s Blue Earth Plaza. “We’re really humbled by all the [...]
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Patrons of Aggieville have two fewer establishments to choose from. Rusty’s and Rusty’s Outback are closing their doors in Manhattan’s bar district after years of service to the community. A press release detailing the closures circulated on social media Friday morning.
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Unless you have been hibernating this winter, you have surely heard the booms and blasts emanating from Fort Riley. The live artillery exercises are slated to continue until the end of February, however, there may be a lull in action next week as the army switches training exercises. Kirk Hutchinson, Fort Riley Public Affairs Specialist, said [...]
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On Thursday, the City of Manhattan notified American Airlines that Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) would accept larger aircraft and make necessary airport security modifications to begin service with those larger planes on May 5. The issue was discussed at Tuesday’s Manhattan City Commission meeting, with commissioners expressing concern about the quick timeline and costs associated [...]
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Officers filed a report for theft in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Rd. on February 9, 2017 at approximately 10:50 AM. Officers listed Briggs Auto Group as the victim when they reported that they sent money to a suspect to purchase used vehicles in December, but they never received vehicles and have been unable [...]
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