Fort Riley soldiers were among those participating in Saturday’s parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the Army. More than 450 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division, based in Kansas, marched in the parade. They dressed in Gulf War-era uniforms to represent that part of the Army’s history. The nearly 90-minute parade cycled [...]

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The Manhattan Walmart reopened at 12:30 p.m. Monday, after closing Friday when someone reportedly started a fire in the store. An employee said in a phone interview Monday morning that the store had passed the required inspection and was preparing to open again after being closed for the entirety of Father’s Day weekend. The employee said [...]

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The Riley County Police Department says three business thefts from last Monday are believed to be connected and the case is under investigation. Energy Center Pool Manhattan, the Flint Hills Breadbasket and Prairiestone Inc. all were victims of theft, as previously reported by News Radio KMAN and The Mercury. A dump trailer taken from Energy [...]

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The Riley County Police Department says three business thefts from last Monday are believed to be connected and the case is under investigation. Energy Center Pool Manhattan, the Flint Hills Breadbasket and Prairiestone Inc. all were victims of theft, as previously reported by News Radio KMAN and The Mercury. A dump trailer taken from Energy [...]

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After a dry start to the day, storms are expected to return to the region late Monday night, primarily affecting north central Kansas, according to forecasters. Some of the overnight storms could become severe, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service says the greater risk for severe weather [...]

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After a dry start to the day, storms are expected to return to the region late Monday night, primarily affecting north central Kansas, according to forecasters. Some of the overnight storms could become severe, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service says the greater risk for severe weather [...]

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Saturday was No King’s Day, sponsored by Indivisible MHK. This was the third organized protest held by the organization in Manhattan, and attendees lined up on the edge of City Park across from City Hall. Approximately 1,200 residents turned out for the protest. The protesters represented the wide demographics that make up the city of [...]

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A three-vehicle crash along I-70 near the Junction City limits sent two Colorado residents to the hospital Friday afternoon, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred at approximately 3:17 p.m. on June 13, 2025, in the westbound lanes of I-70 at mile marker 297.9. Authorities say a 2004 Ford F-350 driven by [...]

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A thunderstorm system is continuing to move eastward across central and southern Kansas Saturday morning, bringing with it the potential for gusty winds and small hail. While the strongest storms are expected to stay south of I-35, areas along and south of I-70 may still experience some active weather. The current storm complex is expected [...]

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(Manhattan, Kan., June 13, 2025) — At 4:45 p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 101 Bluemont Ave., Walmart, for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found people evacuating and light smoke showing at the doors. Employees were extinguishing the fire as crews arrived at the middle of the store [...]

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