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Wamego City Manager discusses 911 dispatch transition with Pottawatomie County Commission

Pottawatomie County Commissioners heard Monday from Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem regarding the process of the Sheriff’s Office transitioning 911 dispatch service from the Wamego Police Department. During the June 28 meeting, county commissioner Greg Riat proposed the city work a cost share agreement with the county to transition those services, with $120,000 to be [...]

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Pott. County officials put a temporary pause on developing solar regulations

Pottawatomie County officials appear to be pumping the brakes on developing solar regulations, at least temporarily. Members of both the county commission and planning commission agreed during a joint meeting Thursday, to pause the development of regulations. County Planner Stephan Metzger tells KMAN there are several components to the draft plan which have caused hesitation [...]

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Santa, American Legion Riders cruise in for Christmas in July

Riders from American Legion Post 17 took part in a Toys for Tots drive and motorcycle rally Saturday outside the Flint Hills Discovery Center. The event was held as the Discovery Center hosted Christmas in July and invited guests in to the Hands On Harley Davidson exhibit, on display through Sept. 12. Marri Krupco from [...]

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Riley County commission delays First Christian Church demolition bidding

Demolition of the former First Christian Church property has been delayed due to possible historic status. The county recently received a letter from the Kansas Historical Society of an inquiry into the historic status of the building. County Counselor Clancy Holeman says a hearing is set for August 7. Holeman says if the site is [...]

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Riley County commission reviews draft sales tax presentation

Riley County commissioners reviewed a draft presentation for the proposed 0.2 sales tax Thursday. The presentation served as an informational tool regarding what the tax would cover.  Included in the presentation was current projects using the current sales tax, what will be included in future projects, and why to use sales tax. The sales tax [...]

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Manhattan’s Department Recognized in Honor of National Parks and Recreation Month

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and the Manhattan City Commission recognized the city’s department at Tuesday night’s meeting. After the proclamation honoring the city’s Parks and Rec department, Director Eddie Eastes noted how the importance of activities in communities nationwide are perceived. The third of the city’s recreation centers to be built with [...]

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USD 383 to host Aug. 7 grand opening for Oliver Brown Elementary

USD 383 will host a grand opening for the new Oliver Brown Elementary School on August 7th. Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid made the announcement at Wednesday’s school board meeting. The new school is a key part of the district’s 2018 bond and is under construction in Blue Township. The 2021-22 school year begins Aug. 18.

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Authorities seek information following weekend shooting near Wamego

Authorities in Pottawatomie County are investigating after shots were fired early Sunday morning, west of Wamego. According to a release from Sheriff Shane Jager, a 911 call came in just after midnight referencing shots being fired into an occupied vehicle on Highway 24 near Bluebird Road. Upon investigation, deputies determined several individuals were in a [...]

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Flint Hills Discovery Center to host Christmas in July

The Flint Hills Discovery Center is celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, which will include an appearance from Santa Claus himself. Event Supervisor Jonathan Mertz spoke with KMAN about some of the activities surrounding festivities. Mertz says the event ties in with the center’s Hands On Harley exhibit and includes a motorcycle rally, which Santa [...]

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MFD official: Taco John’s repairs ongoing; permit issued for Stormont Vail project

Nearly 3 and a half months after it caught fire, Manhattan’s Taco John’s restaurant remains closed. Manhattan Fire Department Fire Marshal Jake Powell gave a brief update on In Focus this week about the status of repairs at the store. Fire investigators in late May determined the March 28 fire was accidental, caused by ignited [...]

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