October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and community organizations are partnering to spread awareness and provide support for victims. The Crisis Center Inc. hosted a silent witness ceremony to honor Kansans that have been killed, and therefore silenced, by domestic violence. Silhouettes of eight women and two children were displayed in front of the Riley [...]
Our Hometown Hero Week 2 is: Nathaniel Kezer! Nathaniel was nominated by his wife, Nancy. Nathan has been our hero since 2004. He has been on multiple deployments. He just recently retired on Sept. 1 of this year, with 20-plus years. He has literally given the army everything. He looked up to his dad, who [...]
I'm going to call shenanigans on this one. Apparently, some people are claiming that they can remember saying their first words. Like from when they were one or two. SHENANIGANS. This is from a poll asking people how old they were in their oldest memory. Most people said they were 3, with a few claiming [...]
The internet can be a great place for discourse, with a free exchange of ideas and giving one the ability to see things from different perspectives. It can also be the worst. Just the worst. Some online users sometimes forget their posts on Facebook/Twitter/TikTok/ect. are a lot more widely seen than they realize. Which leads [...]
Doctor William Richter has been a member of the Manhattan Rotary Club for forty-one years. He is now recognized by the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from Rotary International. Rotary District 5710 Governor Vern Henricks reads the inscription on the crystal award. Richter offered a quick appreciation for the award, but was more pleased talking about [...]
The November 8th General Election is fast approaching, and there’s some important deadlines to consider before then. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says the registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11th. Vargo also reminds all that advanced voting starts October 19th, and it’s something to consider since November weather is unpredictable. Vargo says the time it [...]
Manhattan will receive nearly $2.4 million from the State of Kansas for a pair of infrastructure projects, included in a host of projects receiving funds through the Kansas 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program. “Manhattan Catholic School students and staff will soon find it much easier and safer to cross the street as they go between classes, [...]
Riley County Police have arrested a Manhattan man accused in a March shooting incident for a probation violation. According to Thursday’s activity report, 38-year-old Ryan Powell was arrested late Wednesday. The violation is in reference to a March 27 domestic altercation in which Powell is accused of shooting a 23-year-old man in the leg. The [...]
Members of the Geary County USD 475 school board appear to have two sites in mind for a proposed early childhood development center. The idea is being proposed to help make the district more appealing to service members at Fort Riley and help grow the district’s reach. Having narrowed its options from 11 potential sites, [...]
The Riley County Police Department has opened a Community Survey in an attempt to capture perceptions of RCPD’s performance in accomplishing our mission of reducing crime and improving the quality of life for the citizens we serve. The results of the survey will assist in plans for future law enforcement tactics in Riley County and best practices [...]
