The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]
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Riley County Health Department held a mass vaccination clinic for those aged 12-17 at Pottorf Hall on Thursday. The vaccination event encouraged those in that age group to get vaccinated with free goodies available at their carnival. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says it’s important to get as many vaccinated as possible, as demand for [...]
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Kansas State University is aiming to simplify its tuition and fee payment structure. While the university notes a $57 per semester increase in tuition beginning in 2022, it’s offset by a $67 decrease in overall fees for a net savings of $10 per semester for in-state undergraduates at the Manhattan campus taking courses in-person and [...]
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More than 180 businesses and organizations in the state have sent a letter to Governor Laura Kelly asking she opt the state out of the extra federal unemployment benefits program. The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce signed on to the letter, and President Jason Smith said on KMAN’s In Focus Thursday that the Little Apple isn’t [...]
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A Manhattan man accused of multiple felony sexual crimes against a 15-year old girl appears to be headed to an October trial. District Court Judge Grant Bannister ruled this morning (THU) that statements made by Alan Ingwersen before his arrest will be admissible when the case goes in front of a jury starting October 4th. [...]
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The Manhattan-Ogden school board has approved a partnership with Manhattan Area Technical College and area businesses to explore the possibility of creating a college and career academy. Superintendent Marvin Wade says the goal is to help students become informed consumers and use real world applications. “We want to continue the discussions and that’s going to [...]
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Manhattan Christian College is closing in on the purchase of the Anderson Village property adjacent to it, with plans to turn the upper level apartments into housing for male students by the 2022-23 school year. President Kevin Ingram on KMAN’s In Focus Wednesday said buying the mixed-use property would allow the college to replace the [...]
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Manhattan-Ogden board members responded to comments received about their recent approval of culturally responsive teaching and learning training. The approval was given last month, but a recent email chain from the Riley County Republicans urged members of the public to voice their opinion and concerns. The email claimed that the school district “votes to teach [...]
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So, you're in the market for a new job. What should you aim for: money or happiness? As the little girl in the commercial asks, "Why not both?" Zippia has a list of the best-paying jobs that also make people happy, meaning they have good pay, offer a great work-life balance, and rank high in [...]
A Manhattan man faces a number of federal charges, after being accused of defrauding a Wichita bank out of more than $127,000 in COVID-19 aid. Clifford Townsend has been charged with two counts of bank fraud, two counts of making a false statement and two counts of money laundering. Prosecutors allege Townsend claimed on an [...]
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