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Kansas Mesonet meteorologist Chip Redmond gave an update on how recent weather conditions contributed to the Burklund / Axelton fire, which burned over 8,000 acres in Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Redmond encourages citizens to constantly check the weather and local burn recommendations because high temperatures and wind make burning dangerous and difficult to contain. He [...]

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By Beth Day, The Times of Pottawatomie County One of Wamego’s favorite events — the annual Tulip Festival — is coming this weekend. Centered around the city park and extending into the downtown area, the Tulip Festival offers hand made crafts, foods and fun for thousands of visitors. City of Wamego Communications Specialist Gabby Jensen [...]

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A new Kansas law takes effect this year requiring K-12 schools to declare how many students it can accept from outside its boundaries. In the case of Rock Creek USD 323 Schools, which have doubled in size over the past decade, Superintendent Joan Simoneau says no out-of-district students will be accepted in the 2024-25 school [...]

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By Megan Moser, The Mercury A Manhattan chiropractor has been convicted of committing sexual battery against a patient. The Manhattan Mercury reports that the conviction came during a one-day bench trial Tuesday  for Kenyon Erickson, owner of Erickson Chiropractic. Erickson was charged in connection to an April 2022 incident against a then 46-year-old victim, according [...]

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Preliminary estimates show the Burklund/Axelton fire burned at least 8,200 acres in Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Deputy Riley County Fire Chief Doug Russell told county commissioners Thursday that the fire is still estimated to be 90% contained. Russell says about 60% of the burned area is within the Riley County boundaries. Officials previously stated that [...]

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The Midwest Dream Car Collection held their fifth anniversary celebration in Manhattan on Wednesday night and unveiled a new car to their collection, a 1948 Tucker 48, which is one of the rarest cars to find on the planet. The ’48 Tucker is just one of 51 Tuckers created and one of just 46 remaining [...]

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A man arrested last summer as part of a police investigation into Fentanyl distribution in the Manhattan area was recently sentenced to more than 15 years in prison. Caziah Self, 22, entered a plea agreement with Riley County prosecutors in February to five total counts including unlawful distribution of Fentanyl, and four separate possession charges. [...]

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A Topeka man is jailed in Riley County in connection to a drug-related overdose death. The Riley County Police Department says 35-year-old Robert Boyles, Jr. was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for distribution of a controlled substance causing death. He’s additionally charged with distributing an opiate and use of a communication facility in the commission [...]

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More street maintenance can be expected over the summer as city officials enter a more active construction season. Casement Road, Anderson Ave. between Sunset and 11th, Denison between Anderson and Claflin, and Hudson Avenue from Dickens to Claflin all will have active maintenance done over the summer. There’s also a major intersection improvement at Kimball [...]

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County officials announced on Tuesday afternoon that the ongoing Burklund/Axtelton wildfire is now considered 90% contained. According to a press release from Riley County public information officer Vivienne Leyva, Pottawatomie County has released all mutual aid crews although local volunteers remain on scene on Tuesday to lend any assistance. On the Riley County side, crews [...]

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