As more people have been staying indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Riley County Police Department has seen a drastic reduction in calls for service, crime, arrests and accidents. That may not be surprising since most people are heeding the caution from local, state and federal health officials to stay at home as much [...]
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Kansas State University journalism professor and COVID-19 patient Andrew Smith remains in intensive care, but says that “things are looking up.” “We’re not to the finish line yet,” Andrew Smith said in Facebook video from his bed at Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Hospital. “But they’re getting better.” Smith, an educator, actor and Common Table president, [...]
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More than $100,000 has been raised by the community to support grocery assistance to those experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MHK Together, a collaboration between the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, 502 Media Group, Konza United way, and Shepherds Crossing began raising money Friday with a goal of matching the $150,000 donations supporting [...]
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Reduced capacity The Manhattan Emergency Shelter recently had to reduce its capacity in order to comply with quarantine and social distancing guidelines meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite these changes, Emily Wagner, Executive Director for the shelter, says they are still taking in clients. According to Wagner, the moratorium on home evictions has [...]
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The combination of an upcoming severe weather season and mandates preventing people from gathering in groups greater than 10 could make things difficult for those who don’t have their own storm shelter. Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director Jennifer Merrow says if it comes down to it, immediate safety will take priority. She also says if [...]
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The American Red Cross surpassed its goal by 19 pints at the Manhattan Community Blood Drive Tuesday. The blood drive took place over two days at Pottorf Hall in Cico Park and brought in much needed donations during a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is causing thousands of drives across the country to be canceled. [...]
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The Sunset Zoo in Manhattan remains closed to the public until at least April 6. Only essential staff are working at the zoo, making sure animals are taken care of and fed. Speaking on KMAN’s In Focus Monday, Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood said there would be no shortage of food or supplies for [...]
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Bid-opening delay Due to increasing inspection costs and construction worker wage rates, the Pottawatomie County Commission decided to delay the bid opening for the US-24 Highway and Green Valley Rd. intersection improvement project by three weeks during their meeting Monday. Commissioner Pat Weixelman says he is considering abandoning the project all together. Public Works Director [...]
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Several airlines have been cancelling flights due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, and the impact is reaching Manhattan Regional Airport. Director Jesse Romo says they are learning about the situation with airlines and COVID-19 at the same time as the public. He and his staff are having to constantly check with the airlines on a [...]
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The Geary County Sheriff’s Office is implementing a “Helping Hands” initiative to help elderly, limited mobility and/or high risk in the community to help them retrieve essential needs during the virus outbreak. The agency says it will offer food, prescription and medical supply delivery to those individuals in their jurisdiction. Items have to be within [...]
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