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A 33-year-old Manhattan woman was arrested Saturday on allegations of aggravated arson and theft following an incident at Burlington in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, Cheyenne Nicole Ely was arrested just after 8 a.m. on allegations of aggravated arson, attempted unlawful possession of a tool to remove a theft detection device and theft of property [...]

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Two people were injured Saturday afternoon in a rollover crash on K-18 in Riley County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:27 p.m. Saturday, about one-tenth of a mile east of 12th Street. Troopers say an unknown vehicle entered the lane of an eastbound 2005 Chevrolet Suburban, causing the driver to [...]

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The annual fundraiser at Colbert Hills supporting USD 383’s fit closet raised $5,600 this year. Fifty-six players each paid $100 to participate in the match-play golf fundraiser Nov. 1 to help the district buy clothing for students. Head golf professional Steve Gotsche said the inspiration to raise money for the fit closet came from his [...]

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The annual fundraiser at Colbert Hills supporting USD 383’s fit closet raised $5,600 this year. Fifty-six players each paid $100 to participate in the match-play golf fundraiser Nov. 1 to help the district buy clothing for students. Head golf professional Steve Gotsche said the inspiration to raise money for the fit closet came from his [...]

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The Kansas Young Professionals Summit on Oct. 26 brought more than 250 young professionals from across Kansas to Manhattan for a day dedicated to professional development, networking and leadership. The summit, themed, “Built for What’s Next,” featured a lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections and [...]

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The Kansas Young Professionals Summit on Oct. 26 brought more than 250 young professionals from across Kansas to Manhattan for a day dedicated to professional development, networking and leadership. The summit, themed, “Built for What’s Next,” featured a lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections and [...]

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Tuesday’s work session will feature consideration by Manhattan city commissioners on dissolving the current iteration of the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. Talks will focus on whether commissioners wish to end the 1976 interlocal agreement that created the board. City officials said Manhattan’s city boundaries growing further into Pottawatomie County present an issue because the [...]

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Riley County has about $33,000 available to help eligible property owners repair or replace failing wastewater systems, but officials are struggling to get residents to apply for the assistance. Amanda Webb, Riley County planning director, told county commissioners Thursday that the local environmental protection program has helped several property owners this funding cycle, including one [...]

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Riley County commissioners Thursday unanimously approved applying for nearly $970,000 in federal funding to support and expand the county’s recovery court program. Megan Lewis, director of Riley County Community Corrections, presented the application for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Treatment Court Program grant. The county is requesting $969,667 through a [...]

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Manhattan Brewing Company is rushing to sell its stock of THC-infused drinks in the next month before a new law hits the books. Federal restrictions take effect Dec. 11 targeting specific hemp-derived products over 0.4 milligrams of total Tetrahydrocannabinol per container. Co-owner Jacob Voegeli said the company is on track to sell all remaining products [...]

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