Kansas State University Police are investigating a hit and run crash on campus this week that left one person injured. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of College Ave. and Kimball. K-State Police say a black GM SUV with traverse body style struck a 19-year-old woman on a bicycle. She sustained [...]

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Manhattan Regional Airport held a celebratory cake cutting ceremony Friday morning to commemorate 10 years of jet service with American Airlines. The event kicked off a 10 month campaign and contest, put on by the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau which includes giveaways to passengers who fly in and out of the airport. Airport Director [...]

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Crestwood Dr. in Manhattan on August 22, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM. Officers listed a 26-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known suspect stole electronics and other miscellaneous items from his residence. The estimated total loss associated with this case is [...]

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A local developer wants to move forward on a proposed $50 million six-story project that would include 315 apartments, 125 hotel rooms and a 378-stall parking garage. The site for the project would be built on the current Anderson Village shopping center site, located across from Kansas State University and directly west of Manhattan Christian [...]

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A Riley County commissioner was able to meet with Governor Laura Kelly’s staff on issues facing Kansas counties. Chairman Ron Wells met with staff on Wednesday to discuss the impact of the county not receiving revenue sharing money from the state.  Wells says they were not having an impact with the local legislators, which is [...]

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A new flag will be waving over Manhattan as the City Commission approved the winner of the recent contest by 4 to 1 Tuesday. The “Little Apple on the Prairie” design received the most votes out of seven finalists drawn from 120 submissions. The idea arose in 2018 after Commissioner Jerred McKee shared a TED [...]

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No arrests have been made after Riley County Police were alerted Wednesday to a Snapchat post depicting two Manhattan High West Campus students holding what appeared to be a gun and making threatening statements. A preliminary investigation indicates the video posted by a 15-year-old male and 15-year-old female, was directed at two other Manhattan High students, a [...]

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Gov. Laura Kelly announced Wednesday more than $6.4 million in grants were being distributed to domestic violence and sexual assault programs statewide as well as children’s advocacy centers. The grants are part of the 2020 state general fund grant programs. Locally, the Crisis Center in Riley County is slated to receive more than $391,000. Sunflower [...]

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A week into the new school year, transportation concerns have been aplenty for parents of students in Manhattan/Ogden Schools. Road construction has caused significant challenges for some getting to and from school. Most recently for students at Marlatt Elementary, a temporary crosswalk had to be installed at Kimball Ave. and Kenmar, due to the closure [...]

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The Manhattan Regional Airport is currently fond of the number 10. The airport is celebrating 10 years of American Airlines regional jet service with a cake cutting ceremony, conveniently set for 10 a.m. Friday in the terminal lobby. It’s also launching a 10-month-long campaign and contest for prizes. The public is welcome to attend. Since [...]

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