City commissioners on Tuesday permitted parks and recreation to purchase additional robotic mowers, portable pitching mounds and a mobile digital screen. Steel and Pipe Supply Ballpark will be maintained by Husqvarna robotic mowers whose cutting widths range from 9.45 inches to 26.8 inches. These machines can mow day and night, perpetually keeping ballfield grass at [...]

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Matthew Dunaey Klingforth was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court to register as a sex offender and pay designated fees related to his December trial. Klingforth, 18, was convicted Dec. 19 of sexual battery, but a jury found him not guilty of rape and aggravated sexual battery. Judge John Bosch sentenced Klingforth to the [...]

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A familiar voice has filed for a seat on the Riley County Commission. Democrat Rob Voelker announced Monday his intent to seek the District 1 seat currently held by Republican John Ford. The 46-year-old former broadcaster says running for public office is a new challenge he wanted to take on. “I am deeply invested in [...]

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With the second month of 2026 underway, the Flint Hills Discovery Center released statistics recapping its past year of operations, including a 2025 economic impact of over $3 million. FHDC recorded a total of 86,015 served, a record 9,000-plus attendees at the Flint Hills Festival and 5,651 Sunflower Summer tickets redeemed in 28 days. The center’s [...]

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After the city of Manhattan sent surveys to its registered voters Nov. 3 to gauge support for an indoor aquatics facility, the results are in — and generally not in support of a facility in its proposed form. While the city initially sought a return of 400 surveys, it received 1,361 responses — a return [...]

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Riley County residents living near Hunters Island and Moehlman Bottoms are temporarily without water, due to a water main break in the area. The break is affecting about 200 people living in the area, while crews complete emergency repairs. This includes areas around South Manhattan Ave, Collins Lane, Henton Road, Moehlman Road and areas further [...]

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Police are investigating a burglary reported Monday afternoon in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at about 1:54 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 1500 block of Rosencutter Road. A 71-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect entered her barn and stole multiple items, primarily power tools. The estimated loss [...]

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By Emily Willi and Bella Zarate A shortage of bus drivers is the leading factor in the decision to change start times for schools in the Manhattan area, said USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid. The district has been struggling to keep consistent drivers — an issue Reid said has been persistent over his 11 years [...]

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Less than five weeks remain until the return of Fake Patty’s Day, the unofficial drinking holiday celebration for Kansas State University students in Manhattan. Riley County Police Department Captain Scott Hajek told Riley County commissioners Monday that he is “deeply involved” with planning for the day, which is scheduled for March 7. “The patrol division [...]

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Police in Manhattan are investigating two separate thefts reported Saturday. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a theft report at about 8:43 a.m. Feb. 1 in the 1100 block of Moro Street. A 23-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect took two rings. The estimated loss in that case is approximately $2,000. [...]

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