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In recent weeks there has been a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country. A new variant, from a previously thought to be uncommon strain, now accounts for about one-tenth of circulating viruses according to the Centers for Disease Control. Locally, Ascension Via Christi has also seen some rise in new cases presenting to [...]

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Earlier this month, Manhattan city officials approved a professional services agreement with Anderson Knight Architects for design of Sunset Zoo’s next big conservation project. The Sunset Zoo’s Trust also agreed to sign a reimbursement agreement to donate the funds to cover the design, totaling just over $111,000. Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood explains some [...]

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A pair of Manhattan Town Center retail stores were targeted by shoplifters this week. The Riley County Police Department says JCPenney was victimized Tuesday by two suspects who took multiple items from the store. The estimated total loss is close to $2,200. Ulta Beauty was also victimized by five female suspects who reportedly took mutliple [...]

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Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr has announced his retirement after more than two decades in the position. Fehr spent seven weeks in Houston, Texas earlier this fall undergoing treatment for cancer, something that factored into his decision. He says the cancer was caught early and so far the prognosis is good and he hopes to [...]

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Manhattan Emergency Shelter is celebrating the holidays with a long-running program to serve their residents Volunteer and Donations Coordinator Adrina Beltran visited with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation on Monday and explains their annual Adopt an Ornament program. The staff then takes the lists made by the shelter residents, wraps the presents, and distribute them [...]

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The 21st Judicial Nominating Commission will convene by conference call Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the nomination process to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy. The vacancy is a result of the Oct. 15 death of Judge Bill Malcolm, who had served Riley and Clay counties since 2007. Nominees must be a resident [...]

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Authorities are investigating an alleged report of criminal damage to property at Manhattan’s Bluemont Elementary School. According to the Riley County Police Department, the report was filed Monday afternoon after an unknown suspect trespassed into the school and broke a window screen and blinds. Damage was estimated at approximately $700. Anyone with information is urged [...]

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Pottawatomie County officials voted Monday to extend a moratorium, set to expire at the end of the year on commercial solar farms, for three more years. Uncertainty over the financial benefits of such operations and property rights have been at the center of discussion since the county began writing regulations for solar in early 2021. [...]

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Charges have been announced against a Galena man arrested Friday following an incident on Fort Riley. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office 24-year-old Jordan Thompson is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly assaulting two people Friday on the federal military installation. Thompson made his initial appearance Monday before U.S. [...]

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The Riley County Police Department is set to undergo re-accreditation and will begin that process next week. For 32 years, the department has been recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for high standards in law enforcement. On-site assessments will be held Monday through Thursday of next week, examining all aspects [...]

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