With two years remaining on her second term, the Gov. Laura Kelly is looking to accomplish several things. On KMAN’s Within Reason with Mike Matson on Monday, Kelly said her main focus is “continuing the progress her administration has made.” “We’ve been able to fully finance our schools for the last six years,” she said. [...]

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Someone reportedly stole campaign signs supporting Linda Morse — and those of other local and national Democratic candidates — from yards on Casement Road in the Northview area over the weekend. Morse, a former Manhattan mayor, is running for House District 51 against Republican Megan Steele. Morse said a neighbor who had a Ring doorbell [...]

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RCPD filed a report for criminal use of a financial card on Monday just before 1:30 p.m. Officers list The Manhattan Surgical Company as the victim when it was reported a known subject used a card unauthorized. The total loss with this report is appro...

Pawnee Mental Health has named a new Military Treatment Coordinator. Pawnee announced earlier in the week that Savannah Lee has been appointed to the position. In her new role, Lee will be responsible for creating tailored treatment plans for clients, facilitating clinical outreach and coordinating care to ensure comprehensive support for servicemembers. Lee holds a [...]

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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) began Phase 2 of its bridge replacement project on K-99 in Wabaunsee County this week. The structure, which is 2 miles south of Eskridge, will utilize the shoofly detour through the project area as construction continues on the bridge. Other surrounding work is expected to be completed by the [...]

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The Museum of Art and Light hosted its inaugural gala Saturday night for business leaders and members of the community, which served as the opening showcase for Manhattan’s new state-of-the-art space. Museum executive director Erin Dragotto said her mission was to combine 21st-century technology with the visual and performing arts. “We used the fine art [...]

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A Junction City man was arrested by Kansas Highway Patrol on Sunday on a slew of charges. Jermain Johnson, 48, was arrested just before 8 a.m. on K-18 on charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement agency by causing great bodily harm to a state, county, or city officer on duty, interference with law [...]

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Construction will begin today as Hostetler Drive will be closed in phases to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for full removal and replacement of asphalt pavement by Walmart. The first phase is from McCall Road south to the entrance to the American Legion parking lot and is expected to last for about two days. The second [...]

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Hutton Development is planning to buy the bank branch at 727 Poyntz Ave., tear it down and build a new building that includes retail space on the ground floor and residential space on the floors above. Hutton Development will present details of the project and financial requests to the commission. City officials said part of [...]

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Two were killed and three were seriously injured in a weekend accident on US-24 in Clay County. The accident occurred Saturday just before 4 p.m. on US-24 just 7 miles west of Clay Center. A 2001 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound before it unknowingly crossed over into the westbound lane striking a 2004 Toyota Sienna [...]

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