The Riley County Law Board has named Brian Peete as the new director for the Riley County Police Department in a 7-0 vote at a special meeting Monday.  That was Riley County Law Board Vice Chair Robert Ward. Board Chair Linda Morse said that Monday’s special meeting served as a simply decision announcement, and [...]
The Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at K-State has some upcoming events that will promote conversations and the acceptance of varied perspectives. Director and Associate Professor of Communications, Dr. Colene Lind talks about an event on Wednesday. They’ve also collaborated with the Beach Museum in Manhattan to bring a new exhibit Do you see what [...]
The Flint Hills Discovery Center is among eight Kansas tourism projects to receive $2 million in state funding to boost the tourism industry. The Discovery Center specifically is receiving a $200,000 Tourism Attraction Sub-Grant for Kansas (TASK grant), which will be matched by its foundation to fund a new immersive virtual Flint Hills experience. The organization [...]
A brand-new and bright-orange butterfly now adorns the Butterfly Lane street sign on K-State’s campus. Butterfly Lane was renamed Friday to Wefald’s Butterfly Lane in honor of the late Jon Wefald, lover of Monarch Butterflies and former K-State University President. President Richard Linton hosted the dedication ceremony and shared more about Wefald’s admiration for the [...]
A Riley County Police Department Corrections Sergeant has been issued a notice to appear in Manhattan Municipal Court. Sergeant Justin Borge, 38, was issued the notice for an allegation of disorderly conduct occuring Sept. 26 in the 3000 block of Anderson Ave. Borge reportedly got into an argument with another man at a business, while [...]
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – The Kansas State Athletics Department will hold its 27th-annual Cats for Cans food drive during Saturday’s home football game against Oklahoma State. Fans are encouraged to help the K-State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) fight hunger in Manhattan by participating in the food drive by bringing canned foods or cash donations [...]
Geary County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were the target of vandalism early Thursday morning when 11 patrol units had their tires slashed, according to authorities. Those vehicles were parked in the lot at 9th and Franklin Streets in Junction City. Security video showed 36-year-old Justin Nienhaus, of Grandview Plaza, as the perpetrator. He was arrested by [...]
Each of the three finalists for the Riley County Police Department director position made their pitch to the public Thursday night. The Riley County Law Board held a three hour public forum at the Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters. Each presented on a central theme of how they intend to make the community and citizens safer, [...]
A Manhattan manufacturer has announced a $4 million investment as it looks to expand its operation in the area. Radiation Detection Technologies (RDT) plans to create 30 new jobs over the next five years and will spend $4 million to construct a new facility and purchase new semiconductor processing equipment. RDT’s announcement came in a [...]
Riley County residents looking to clean up their criminal record are invited to a free expungement clinic at the Manhattan Public Library Friday. Attorneys will be on hand to help individuals review if they have any convictions that can be expunged. Deputy Riley County Counselor Craig Cox says there will be a prosecutor available from [...]
