The annual fundraiser at Colbert Hills supporting USD 383’s fit closet raised $5,600 this year.

Fifty-six players each paid $100 to participate in the match-play golf fundraiser Nov. 1 to help the district buy clothing for students.

Head golf professional Steve Gotsche said the inspiration to raise money for the fit closet came from his wife — who is an elementary school teacher — and other members at Colbert Hills.

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The Kansas Young Professionals Summit on Oct. 26 brought more than 250 young professionals from across Kansas to Manhattan for a day dedicated to professional development, networking and leadership.

The summit, themed, “Built for What’s Next,” featured a lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections and confidence to take the next steps in their careers and communities.

Attendees selected from 16 breakout sessions on a range of topics covering leadership, financial planning, entrepreneurship, technology, personal branding, civic engagement and career development. Sessions explored everything from navigating artificial intelligence in the workplace and advocating for yourself to building a meaningful career, finding balance and making an impact in your community.

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Tuesday’s work session will feature consideration by Manhattan city commissioners on dissolving the current iteration of the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board.

Talks will focus on whether commissioners wish to end the 1976 interlocal agreement that created the board. City officials said Manhattan’s city boundaries growing further into Pottawatomie County present an issue because the board has no Pott County representation.

The seven-member board contains three members appointed by the city, three by Riley County, and the seventh seat alternates between the city or county. That means that every two years a majority of the city’s planning board members are appointed by the county.

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Riley County has about $33,000 available to help eligible property owners repair or replace failing wastewater systems, but officials are struggling to get residents to apply for the assistance.

Amanda Webb, Riley County planning director, told county commissioners Thursday that the local environmental protection program has helped several property owners this funding cycle, including one who needed a system connection and another who needed a tank replacement.

The purpose of the grant program is to assist low- to moderate-income Riley County residents with repair or replacement of their failed residential private wastewater systems or components.

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Riley County commissioners Thursday unanimously approved applying for nearly $970,000 in federal funding to support and expand the county’s recovery court program.

Megan Lewis, director of Riley County Community Corrections, presented the application for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Treatment Court Program grant.

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Manhattan Brewing Company is rushing to sell its stock of THC-infused drinks in the next month before a new law hits the books.

Federal restrictions take effect Dec. 11 targeting specific hemp-derived products over 0.4 milligrams of total Tetrahydrocannabinol per container.

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A 36-year-old St. George man was arrested Wednesday on multiple allegations, including drug possession, theft and probation violation.

According to the RCPD, Colton Brian Magnuson was arrested just before 6 p.m. in the 600 block of South Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation stemming from an original charge of interference with a law enforcement officer.

During the arrest, officers filed additional reports for theft of property or services, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of an opiate, narcotic or certain stimulant.

Magnuson was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.

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The RCPD is investigating a vandalism case involving 41 damaged headstones at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.

According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for criminal desecration just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery in the 2000 block of Leavenworth Street.

The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly knocked down and damaged 41 headstones.

The total estimated loss is approximately $16,400.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.

Reid announced his plans during Wednesday night’s Manhattan-Ogden board of education meeting, asking board members to accept his resignation effective at the end of the fiscal year.

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Manhattan voters on Election Day approved a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase dedicated to funding street maintenance over the next 10 years.

The votes totaled 8,291 in favor and 7,279 against, according to unofficial final results.

City officials estimate the sales tax increase will generate $8 million annually compared to the $5 million generated annually with the current 0.2% street maintenance sales tax, which expires March 31, 2027.

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