Catholic churches have joined the long list of businesses and organizations to cancel events and halt certain operations in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Catholic Diocese of Salina, which includes the St. Isidore’s, St. Thomas More and Seven Dolors parishes in Manhattan, announced Tuesday that all masses have been canceled with [...]

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Pottawatomie County health officials say they do not have any confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county. The county is dismissing rumors after Dr. Dave Wichman, Chief of Psychiatry at Colmery O’Neial VA Medical Center criticized the county for a lack of response on COVID-19 from officials. He also mentioned in the open meeting a [...]

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All major Riley County facilities will be closed through the end of April to outside group gatherings. This decision was made by the Riley County commission on Monday. After a department head meeting, HR Manager Cindy Volanti brought the request to the commissioners. “We will be cancelling all access to county office space to outside [...]

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The Riley County District Court is taking additional measures to prevent against the spread of the COVID-19. Judge Grant Bannister issued an administrative order Monday for the courts which will remain open, but with limited services. All jury trials scheduled through April 20, 2020 are continued pending further order from the court. Any juror receiving [...]

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Ascension Via Christi announced Monday some added safety measures in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Hospital volunteers have been told not to come for their scheduled shifts until further notice. This is being done to limit patient exposure by limiting the number of people in the hospital. Additionally the hospital says it’s suspending hospital-based [...]

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Many organizations and departments in the area are making adjustments to operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the Riley County Police Department announced enhanced safety measures. Those that impact the public include the suspension of citizen ride-alongs, tours of the law enforcement center and speaking engagements with large groups. Patrol officers will [...]

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Bed space at Ascension Via Christi due to COVID-19 is not much of a concern, according to their president. President and CEO Bob Copple says most patients who contract the virus would not even need to be hospitalized.  Using data from other countries, not very many of the patients were hospitalized.  Most of the interaction [...]

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All children 1-18 needing a meal this week will be able to pick up a free to-go lunch at some select USD 383 schools beginning today. This will be offered to anyone regardless of income level. USD 383 Child Nutrition says curb side pick up of hot to-go lunches and a cold breakfast for the [...]

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A Manhattan man is jailed on alleged sexual abuse charges. The Riley County Police Department says 34-year-old Kristopher O’Brion Bailey was arrested around 7 a.m. Saturday on one count of unlawful sexual relations – “teacher with student under the age of 16.” Formal charges are pending from the Riley County Attorney’s office. Bailey was a [...]

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