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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) began Phase 2 of its bridge replacement project on K-99 in Wabaunsee County this week. The structure, which is 2 miles south of Eskridge, will utilize the shoofly detour through the project area as construction continues on the bridge. Other surrounding work is expected to be completed by the [...]

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The Museum of Art and Light hosted its inaugural gala Saturday night for business leaders and members of the community, which served as the opening showcase for Manhattan’s new state-of-the-art space. Museum executive director Erin Dragotto said her mission was to combine 21st-century technology with the visual and performing arts. “We used the fine art [...]

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A Junction City man was arrested by Kansas Highway Patrol on Sunday on a slew of charges. Jermain Johnson, 48, was arrested just before 8 a.m. on K-18 on charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement agency by causing great bodily harm to a state, county, or city officer on duty, interference with law [...]

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Construction will begin today as Hostetler Drive will be closed in phases to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for full removal and replacement of asphalt pavement by Walmart. The first phase is from McCall Road south to the entrance to the American Legion parking lot and is expected to last for about two days. The second [...]

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Hutton Development is planning to buy the bank branch at 727 Poyntz Ave., tear it down and build a new building that includes retail space on the ground floor and residential space on the floors above. Hutton Development will present details of the project and financial requests to the commission. City officials said part of [...]

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Two were killed and three were seriously injured in a weekend accident on US-24 in Clay County. The accident occurred Saturday just before 4 p.m. on US-24 just 7 miles west of Clay Center. A 2001 Ford Ranger was traveling eastbound before it unknowingly crossed over into the westbound lane striking a 2004 Toyota Sienna [...]

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K-State and Fort Riley officials celebrated the renewal of the long-standing partnership between the two entities Thursday. President Richard Linton, Garrison Commander Gerald Nunziato and Major Gen. Monté Rone signed an intergovernmental support agreement to make it official. The new agreement will extend over 10 years, and will focus on research, training and education, in [...]

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Both candidates for the Kansas Senate District 22 seat see abortion as a top priority, but they differ greatly in their approaches to the issue. That — as well as their contrasting views on healthcare and the economy — was on full display Wednesday as Democratic incumbent Usha Reddi and Republican challenger Brad Starnes squared [...]

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By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Local officials are seeking a grant that provides resources to help communities protect against wildfires. Together with the Kansas Forest Service, the Riley County Emergency Management and Fire Department applied for a Community Fire Defense Grant. “That protection plan is a guide for public entities and citizens on practices, techniques, things [...]

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By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Local officials are seeking a grant that provides resources to help communities protect against wildfires. Together with the Kansas Forest Service, the Riley County Emergency Management and Fire Department applied for a Community Fire Defense Grant. “That protection plan is a guide for public entities and citizens on practices, techniques, things [...]

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