Kansas State University is continuing work toward addressing close to half a billion dollars worth of deferred maintenance on campus. In an interview recently with KMAN, President Richard Linton spoke about plans for Ahearn Fieldhouse and the Natatorium. The university is also planning a major infrastructure project for the College of Agriculture, which includes construction [...]
The new Leonardville EMS station is set to be open 24/7 upon its completion in a few weeks. EMS/Ambulance Director David Adams is working to get staff ready to go for the opening, which is anticipated in early October. Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke addresses some of the ways the county is financing the new [...]
Local health officials are reminding the public that flu season is upon us. The health department is currently waiting for FDA and CDC approval of the new COVID booster, which will be available without appointment to everyone 6 months or older. The flu vaccine will be available at the health department beginning on Sept. 18. Riley [...]
The Kansas Court of Appeals will hear three pending appellate cases next week on the K-State campus in observance of Constitution Day. The first case involves a civil appeal involving a violation of zoning regulations from Riley County, between the Board of County Commissioners and local resident Gary Kilner, who contends his property is exempt [...]
Manhattan City Commissioners heard an update Tuesday regarding the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan, the first update on the plan since early May. The draft plan takes a broad look at the master plan for development of the downtown business district. Senior Planner for Community Development Ben Chmiel says a number of surveys were conducted among [...]
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Conference recognized local businesses at the fourth annual Business Awards. Business of the Year was awarded to the financial firm Sink Gorden and Associates. CPA James Gordon accepted the award. The Small Business of the Year award was given to Arthur-Green, LLP Attorneys at Law. KO Boxing and Fitness were [...]
Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee is coming under scrutiny for discrepancies noted in her expenses for trips she took to attend meetings for the Flint Hills Regional Council and other committees she serves on. McKee was initially questioned at the Aug. 28 Board of County Commission meeting by local resident and current planning commissioner Steve [...]
Riley County Police say a 58-year-old woman was scammed Monday out of thousands of dollars in an online scam. Officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 100 block of South Dartmouth Drive, when a woman said she was scammed into sending money to an unknown suspect she met online. The estimated total [...]
A Manhattan man is behind bars for allegedly driving drunk and striking house multiple times Monday afternoon. The Riley County Police Department says 60-year-old William Windle, of Independence, Missouri, was charged with single counts of driving under the influence and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident. Police say Windle was westbound on [...]
An 18-year-old from Olathe was arrested this past weekend for a past Riley County warrant alleging rape. The Riley County Police Department noted in its weekend arrest report that Kane Harris was jailed Sept. 7 on a warrant for rape and aggravated criminal sodomy, investigated by the K-State Police Department. Spokesperson Andrew Moeller tells KMAN [...]
