K-State announced Friday it must cease operation of its two Feed the Future Innovation Labs, following sweeping cuts by the federal government that have suspended a number of research projects and required cutting nine positions at the university. The move comes amid federal budget cuts and stop-work orders issued in late January by the U.S. [...]

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Former Manhattan High principal Terry McCarty this week resigned from a new superintendent job after the district learned his last employer was suing him for stealing money. McCarty, who left Manhattan in 2013, was hired in January as superintendent at USD 457 Garden City. He was to start July 1. However, district officials became aware [...]

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A red flag warning is in place across the area Friday as a strong storm system approaches. K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond says a “bomb cyclone” will elevate the risk for fires developing throughout the region. “That combination of 60 plus mile per hour winds and that low humidity can result in significant fire activity,” he [...]

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High school basketball’s ultimate prize is up for grabs this week as state tournaments get underway across Kansas. After a one year hiatus, due to scheduling conflicts with Kansas State University, the Class 2A tournament has returned to Bramlage Coliseum. Visit Manhattan Executive Director Marcia Rozell said her office is excited to host the tournament [...]

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By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man appeared for a status hearing Tuesday, as he faces charges of attempted murder. Clayson Joyce, 22, is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of criminal discharge of a firearm, three counts of aggravated battery, seven counts of aggravated child endangerment, unlawful discharge of a firearm [...]

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The Manhattan city government is considering changing its policy to publish legal notices on its own website, taking advantage of a loophole in state law. The change was part of a discussion at Tuesday’s city commission work session about streamlining the ordinance adoption process for developers. City governments are required to notify the public about [...]

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Manhattan city staff are proposing a change to the city’s ordinance adoption process. City code (Sec. 2-18 a) requires two readings of an ordinance at city commission legislative meetings before official adoption. At Tuesday’s city work session, City Manager Danielle Dulin said the current process puts developers at a disadvantage. “We understand the importance of [...]

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The Class 2A state basketball returns to Manhattan this week after a one year hiatus. Visit Manhattan Executive Director Marcia Rozell joined KMAN’s Morning News Wednesday to discuss the economic impact of the tournament, what fans can expect and what’s ahead as the Kansas State High School Athletics Association (KSHSAA) considers some changes to the [...]

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By Emma Loura The county adopted short-term rental criteria in January 2022, when land development regulations came into effect. Because it can be difficult to enforce short-term rental regulations when someone doesn’t have a license, a county can use help from the state’s authority to set rules in place. Amanda Webb, the county’s planning director, [...]

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