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Following a national search, Kansas State University announced its appointment of Ashfaq Khokhar as dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective Aug. 2. “Dr. Khokhar brings exceptional leadership experience, growth-minded vision and high-quality teaching, research and engagement to K-State in the role of dean for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering,” [...]

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Police are investigating a reported fraud case involving an online vehicle sale in Manhattan. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers filed a report at approximately 7:33 p.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road. A 21-year-old man told officers he made a down payment to a known suspect for [...]

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A Manhattan woman was arrested Wednesday following a series of reported incidents that led to multiple charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 8:17 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road for three counts of criminal threat and one count of violating [...]

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Manhattan Regional Airport’s long-planned Taxiway Alpha reconstruction continues moving forward, with engineers outlining construction phases and a projected timeline during Monday’s Airport Advisory Board meeting. Olsson engineer Brian Coomes, the project manager for the Taxiway Alpha project, said early design work revealed challenging soil conditions. “Testing results showed some expansive soil and some weaker soil [...]

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The city has no plans to retain parallel parking in Aggieville. City commissioners on Tuesday provided further feedback on proposals for Moro Street’s reconstruction, and all designs showed angled parking only. The commission first considered Moro Street designs during its Jan. 13 meeting. Olsson engineering firm provided four options relative to the 60 feet of [...]

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Authorities are investigating the report of a vehicle theft Tuesday evening in northern Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department, a 59-year-old man told officers an unknown suspect illegally entered his camper, stole the keys to his Toyota Tacoma and stole the truck. The theft was reported in the 16000 block of Otter [...]

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Riley County commissioners are eager to move back in to their offices downtown, but public works director John Ellermann said Monday they may need a bit more patience. During his update on county projects, Ellermann said the Courthouse Plaza East window replacement project — which began in July — is completed, but renovations inside the [...]

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An Aggieville shop announced it plans to close this month. The Core Collective, a small business locally owned by K-State alumni, said it will close its doors on Feb. 26. The business at 1120 Moro St., Suite A initially opened Aug. 31, 2025, and offers products from numerous local vendors, including 14 Hands Ranch, DeDi [...]

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Three people were honored by the chamber of commerce for their contributions to the community. The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce gave the awards Friday during its annual meeting. Lindsay Lowe was named Young Professional of the Year; Mike Dodson is the C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year; and Russ Briggs is the Lud [...]

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Riley County property valuations are going up an average of 3% to 10%, according to current market data, officials said Monday. “That’s the most common increase that we’re seeing on the residential properties,” said Anna Burson, Riley County appraiser. “That’s just reflecting the market, high demand, low supply. It’s driving those price points up again.” [...]

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