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The USD 475 Geary County School Board recently voted to allow the district to enter a lease-purchase agreement to acquire the funds necessary to build the new Early Childhood Center on the site of the former Junction City High School. The vote occurred at the school board’s Dec. 4 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston joined [...]

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With Christmas just around the corner, Manhattan Fire Department has tips to help the Manhattan community stay safe with Christmas trees and festive ornaments for the season. Manhattan Fire Department Fire Marshall, Jake Powell, provides tips on decorations that will reduce fire hazards: Powell discusses how Christmas lights are clearly marked depending on their indoor [...]

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At their final meeting of 2023 Tuesday night, the Manhattan City Commission approved a development agreement with Back 9 Development for the Midtown Aggieville Project. The plan consists of the city issuing $80 million in industrial revenue bonds to Back 9 as well and extending their timeline to construct the two projects to January 2026. The [...]

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Details remain scarce into an ongoing federal investigation in Clay Center. An FBI spokesperson from the Kansas City office confirmed to KMAN Wednesday morning that FBI agents were in the small town Tuesday, but noted that no additional details could be provided, only saying the investigation is ongoing. Further information could be released at a [...]

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A Manhattan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of murdering his wife. 29-year-old Kamahl Bobian was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for first degree murder of his estranged wife Shannell back in 2021. Bobian was also sentenced to 52 months in prison for aggravated burglary and [...]

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Geary County officials are responding to an ongoing disagreement with Junction City over billing of EMS services. The county commission issued a statement Monday in reaction to Junction City’s recent decision to suspend EMS services outside of the city limits if a bill totaling over $800,000 isn’t paid by this month. Geary County says they [...]

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Alma, KS – A Wabaunsee High School wrestling coach is under investigation and was arrested following multiple claims of crimes against children. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office says that on Monday, Dec. 18, they were made aware of multiple allegations of offenses against minors and called to the USD 329 district office. It was there [...]

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Two Kansas State University biologists have received more than $1.8 million to fund wild turkey research. David Haukos and Dan Sullins, both assistant professors in the biology department at Kansas State, are researching the decline of turkey populations throughout the state of Kansas. According to the press release from the university: “Their research team will [...]

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The Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s Office has issued a statement following a technical issue today that has taken a number of state-wide information systems offline: “The Kansas Department of Revenue is having technical issues with their system which is affecting all counties statewide. The Pottawatomie County Treasurer’s Office is not able to process any motor vehicle [...]

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The Jingle Bell Rock has been found by a Junction City families. Christina and Jeramy Brown, who are former military members, found the rock on Monday near Bishop Stadium and CiCo Park. Christina explained her family’s strategy on how she was able to find the rock. Christina said she was humbled by the opportunity and [...]

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