Riley County commissioners voted 2-1 to rescind its Public Building Commission Thursday morning. Commissioner Ron Wells — a Republican who is up for reelection in November against Democrat Levi Smith in District 3 — made the motion. After a lengthy debate, chairman Ben Wilson sided with Wells on the issue. Commissioner Robert Boyd, who lost […]
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On Saturday August 20 the Riley County Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol. Officers involved will be looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic violations. Motorists who show signs of alcohol and/or drug consumption will be evaluated and appropriate action will be taken. The purpose of this program is to place additional officers […]
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Four people have been arrested in connection with an aggravated kidnapping case in Geary County, following a month long investigation which also involved the United States Marshal’s Service. A news release Thursday from Geary county Sheriff Tony Wolf’s office indicates during the midday hours of July 19th the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old […]
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Junction City Police report an armed robbery at Subway in the 300 block of West Sixth at about 7:30 Wednesday night. A news release from JCPD Lt. Jeff Childs indicates upon arrival officers learned a lone black male approached one of the on duty employees, produced a handgun and demanded money from the register. It […]
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Manhattan-Ogden students are back in the classrooms, and administrators have taken the opportunity this week to take a look at enrollment numbers this school year. Besides an additional 50 students at enrolled at MHS, assistant superintendent Eric Reid told board members on Wednesday night the district enrollment might be flat – or even down – […]
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KMAN has received word that two K-State cheerleaders working out at Bill Snyder Family Stadium were reportedly treated for heat exhaustion early Wednesday afternoon. While specific information is not yet available, Via Christi Hospital Emergency Services Director Larry Couchman tells KMAN two patients were transported to the Emergency Department by Riley County EMS, with one […]
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The old Aggieville Arby’s was torn down recently. Coming soon in its place will be a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. The plans are set for the chain chicken restaurant to be built, and are now just awaiting a permit to be issued. Manhattan Building Manager, Brad Claussen says he expects this to be done soon.
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The Kansas Association of Broadcasters announced KMAN has won several 2016 KAB awards. 1st Place PSA – MARPC After Prom – Crowley, Heidi, Cate, and Swick 1st Place Complete Newscast – KMAN Morning News – Dave & Cathy 1st Place Special Program – Powercat Gameday – John, Corey & Matt 1st Place Sports Feature – […]
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The Wamego City Commission approved a multi-jurisdictional plan. At Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Merl Page said he was approached by a company to participate in the planning process for a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. He added that a consultant was brought on board and the plan is complete, with no time frame included. According to […]
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“I think it’s painful, and I don’t think we’re here to make anybody happy, but we do want to have a well run city.” – Mayor Usha Reddi Manhattan city commissioners listened to Manhattan’s Director of Finance, Bernie Hayen, present on Manhattan’s tax revenue streams and its past trends. This presentation provided background information and […]
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