In what is being described as a big boost for arts and cultural preservation, Wareham Hall has secured $1 million in state funding which will help advance fundraising efforts for an extensive renovation of the historic building. Executive director Blade Mages says this is an exciting opportunity. Wareham Hall needs to raise $2 million in [...]

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The longtime director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center was recognized at a Thursday retirement reception. Susan Adams took on that title in 2016, but her history with the Discovery Center dates back to October 2011, first working in a temporary construction trailer prior to the opening of the facility in April 2012. Adams says [...]

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Riley County Police have made an arrest in connection to an inmate’s alleged overdose at the jail earlier this year. In a Friday release, RCPD noted 30-year-old Joseph Keehn, of Junction City had been arrested Thursday at the jail on a warrant charging him with trafficking of contraband and distribution of a controlled substance, causing [...]

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Authorities are investigating a report of a missing firearm. According to the Riley County Police Department, an 87-year-old woman reported Thursday that a Holland & Holland Rifle was taken by from the vault where it was stored. The alleged theft was reported in the 800 block of Poyntz Ave. The total estimated loss is $32,000. [...]

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After receiving five submittals for consulting on an upcoming Comprehensive Plan, Riley County commissioners have narrowed that list to two potential firms and are targeting early next month to have a selection in place. The county opted to interview Olsson and Stantec, based on the selection committee’s evaluation scores and discussion. Commission Chair John Ford [...]

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A local nonprofit organization has outgrown its facilities and announced Tuesday a move is coming later this year. Flint Hills Breadbasket Executive Director Karla Hagemeister didn’t say where the new location will be when speaking at Tuesday’s city commission meeting, but noted how many more families have been receiving help in the past two years. [...]

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Ten Kansas Gold Star military families are being hosted in Washington, D.C. to honor Memorial Day weekend. The project is being done in conjunction with Sen. Roger Marshall’s office and the Gold Star Family Support Fund of Kansas (a fund of the Armed Forces Community Foundation). Christine Benne, Military Relations Coordinator for the Greater Manhattan [...]

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If you’re staying in Manhattan for Memorial Day weekend there are plenty of activities in the area. Saturday events include: * The Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon and 5K, starting at 7 a.m. at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. That’s followed by the Manhattan Farmer’s Market from 8 am until 1 pm at 3rd at Leavenworth [...]

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AAA is estimating that 43.8 million people will be traveling over Memorial Day Weekend, which is the second highest total ever estimated by the company and a record 38.4 million people will be taking to the roads. In their estimate, more than 488,000 Kansans are estimated to travel 50 or more miles this weekend with [...]

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