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Tuesday’s edition of the In Focus Podcast featured Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee in the county government’s regular monthly conversation with KMAN. McKee discussed the ongoing Hwy 24 State construction project at Green Valley Road that’s been causing traffic back-ups in recent days. McKee also shared perspective on the possible formation of a consolidated extension [...]

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Back in an in-person format for the first time in three years, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation recognized local philanthropy Monday with its 8th annual Community Foundation Awards (CFA’s). In addition to the annual award ceremony, the event also is the board meeting where leadership changes take place. Jackie Hartman Borck was introduced as the [...]

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Riley County Law Board members Monday reviewed a proposed new pay scale for Riley County Police Department employees, the adoption of which RCPD leaders say is imperative to department recruitment and retention. “Just within the next five years, we have the potential of losing 30 employees due to retirements alone,” says Human Resources Manager Christine [...]

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Riley County commissioners and the appraisal office honored the late Greg McHenry during Monday’s meeting. Commission Chair Greg McKinley presented appraisal office staff a plaque to honor McKinley.  Appraisal Analyst Allen Todd then gave a few words in recognition of McHenry’s time in Riley County, including comments from several staff members. Todd says McHenry went [...]

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On Monday’s edition of In Focus, we were joined by Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood. She discussed the zoo’s change to Spring hours in April, the upcoming grand opening of Sunset Zoo’s new Expedition Asia, as well as a recent surgery to restore sight to 29-year-old Mangalisa — a Colobus monkey resident [...]

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An internationally recognized African American documentary photographer, videographer and photojournalist will be on hand March 31st for the Riley County Historical Society’s quarterly meeting. Doug Barrett, owner of 400 North Creative, based in Manhattan, will share insights about his photography on display in the UMB Theater inside the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at [...]

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No injuries were reported after a fire late Saturday night at a Manhattan apartment complex. The Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched shortly before 10:30 p.m. to the Evergreen Apartments, located at 1126 Garden Way. Upon arrival, flames could be seen from a second floor deck of the 3-story building. According to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan [...]

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Some shakeups to legislative districts in the Manhattan area could be on the horizon if the current map under consideration gets approval. The most notable change is that of 51st District Rep. Ron Highland (R-Wamego) who would absorb a portion of Manhattan, within 66th District Rep. Sydney Carlin’s district, which has grown by 8,000 people, [...]

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One of Manhattan’s oldest traditions returned Saturday with the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day road races and parade. The event included a 2 mile fun run and walk and the annual Marvin Hachmeister 10K road race through Aggieville. Among the participants was Joe Wagenblast, who says this event is one of his favorites. Max Steffensmeier, [...]

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The Manhattan Fire Department has determined a fire early Thursday morning at the Gramercy Apartments was incendiary. Fire investigators working with the Riley County Police Department filed a report for aggravated arson and criminal damage to property. One cat found dead in the fire, due to smoke inhalation. Police say a 35-year-old man is a [...]

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