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A local organization is proposing utilizing a Community Land Trust to help a failed housing development south of Ogden. Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills Director Josh Brewer spoke to Riley County commissioners Thursday about the concept. He says the organization recently formed its own Good Steward Community Land Trust, selling its first [...]

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Manhattan city officials say the Browning and Dickens Ave. intersection that was supposed to reopen Friday is now delayed, likely until Monday after someone drove around a barricade and through freshly poured concrete that was still curing. A pedestrian crossing through also damaged the concrete. City workers now have to tear out that portion and [...]

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The National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that touched down between Alta Vista and Alma Wednesday was an EF-2 rated storm. Preliminary damage survey results say the twister formed around 7:45 p.m. and was on the ground for about 30 minutes. It had estimated wind speeds of up to 115 miles per hour, with [...]

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Over 800 athletes and coaches from across the state will be pouring into Manhattan for the upcoming Special Olympics state basketball tournament. It’s the second consecutive year Manhattan has hosted the two-day event. Special Olympics Kansas Senior Program Director Krystin Guggisberg gave a rundown of Friday’s events. “We’re starting at Anthony at 10 with our [...]

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Homeowners living in Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are advised to use caution and avoid falling into scams from fly-by-night contractors following Wednesday night’s damaging storms. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says roofers should be registered with the Attorney General’s Office, with few exceptions. The requirement to register is in addition to any other local [...]

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A new political party has emerged in Kansas. The United Kansas Party filed more than 35,000 petition signatures Tuesday to qualify for the November 2024 general election ballot. According to a release, the party promises “a new era of collaborative politics that will transcend traditional party lines.” Party treasurer and former Manhattan City Commissioner Aaron [...]

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Severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night. According to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, at least six tornadoes were reported during the evening, though no injuries were reported with any of the storms. Up to baseball sized hail was confirmed by trained spotters and sheriff’s office personnel. Some damage was reported to structures in [...]

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Lake levels are about where they should be for this time of year at Tuttle Creek Lake. After falling to about 9 feet below normal pool in January, the lake has rebounded to about 3.5 feet below normal pool as of this week. US Army Corps of Engineers Operations Manager Brian McNulty was on KMAN’s [...]

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The Flint Hills Woodturners demonstrated the art of wood turning Wednesday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. They were formed in 2013 and are the longest recurring group to attend the event at five years straight. The Manhattan area club is a Part of the Discovery Center’s “Meet the Makers” art event that lasts March [...]

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Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley has filed for re-election to his District 2 seat. McKinley, a resident of Riley, campaigned on bringing a new EMS station to the north county four years ago. That project was completed last fall. The county is now working on a project for a new EMS headquarters in Manhattan that [...]

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