USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools have announced the two principals for its early learning centers. Abbie Wedel will serve as principal at Eugene Field. Stephanie Kabriel will serve as principal at College Hill. The two will begin their new roles with the district on July 20. Wedel is currently a preschool teacher at College Hill, a [...]

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The Manhattan Fire Department is starting its annual fire hydrant maintenance program this week. Hydrants will be flowing and getting painted throughout the city from now until late fall. Flowing occurs every year to ensure proper operation and to flush out water lines. If you notice yellow or rust-colored water in your home after crews [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday including child abuse and domestic battery. The Riley County Police Department lists nine total counts against 33-year-old Aaron Finch, who was arrested at his home in south Manhattan. Finch is charged with child abuse, battery, domestic battery and aggravated child endangerment. He also faces two counts [...]

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Since the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department has canceled summer activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunset Zoo is conducting a survey to figure out what programs it can offer to the public in a virtual format. Sunset Zoo Education Curator Jared Bixby says one aspect of the survey is figuring out what kinds [...]

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The Riley County Health Department is conducting a survey in an attempt to better track the spread of COVID-19 locally and make a more informed decision on reopening the community. While the survey is confidential, the health department will ask for contact information so they can follow up with those who have COVID-19 symptoms. RCHD [...]

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The Pottawatomie County Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of a 79-acre tract of land from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential Monday, but not without some opposition. The zoning change will allow the entity applying for the rezoning to develop houses at a higher density. The tract of land discussed is located about 3.5 miles north of [...]

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Kansas State University is now able to test K-State students, faculty and staff for coronavirus. It’s not all inclusive though, and is only for those needing testing because they are ill and have COVID-19 symptoms or because they have been exposed to someone with the virus. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has asked [...]

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As businesses and local governments navigate a path toward recovery, counties are still challenged with financial hurdles that may create some challenges. In Pottawatomie County, Commission Chair Dee McKee says they are concerned about the significant financial hit the county will take as a result in loss of local sales taxes. She joined KMAN’s In [...]

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Riley County commissioners were presented a restructuring plan for the county’s fire district. Current fire chief and emergency management director Pat Collins will be retiring at the end of the year.  The restructuring plan includes hiring a new fire chief, and two part time positions.  HR Manager Cindy Volanti says the new positions will include [...]

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Riley County clerk’s office is taking additional measures this election year due to coronavirus. County Clerk Rich Vargo says they expect fewer polling places due to fewer volunteers this year.  So far, 51 of their 190 volunteers have said they will not be helping this year due to coronavirus concerns.  He doesn’t anticipate that number [...]

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