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League of Women Voters Forum – USD 383 candidates

The six USD 383 school board candidates participated in the League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County candidate forum Sunday, heard on News Radio KMAN. Below are the questions and responses from each candidate, along with opening and closing statements. Opening Statements             1. What actions will you take to [...]

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K-State Veterinary Medicine to create hotline for diagnosing toxic animal emergencies

Rapid response to animal health emergencies has prompted the creation of a new veterinary toxicology training program at Kansas State University. Dr. Bob Larson, professor of livestock medicine, Dr. Bob Larson, tells KMAN the program is building upon existing strengths that K-State already has in its diagnostic lab and toxicology experts. He says toxic emergency [...]

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Wamego man killed in Sunday crash on Military Trail Road

Authorities say a Wamego man was killed early Sunday in a rollover accident on Military Road near Bluebird Road, west of Wamego. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Shane Jager, an investigation into the crash determined 34-year-old Joshua Higdon was traveling eastbound in his truck at a high rate of speed, when he lost control and [...]

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Residents displaced following Manhattan apartment fire

The Manhattan Fire Department was called out to an apartment fire in Manhattan Monday afternoon in the 1300 block of Marlatt Ave. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story, eight unit apartment building with fire on the first floor. The fire was extinguished within five minutes. Residents were not home at the time and no injuries [...]

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Two arrested following burglary of Manhattan Dairy Queen

Two Manhattan reportedly forced entry and battered two victims at the Manhattan east Dairy Queen Friday night. According to the Riley County Police Department, 37-year-old Cornelius Lee Sisson and 38-year-old Kenneth Dotson were charged after a male and female victim reported the two men forced entry into the store, shortly before 8 p.m. while holding [...]

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USD 378 showcases updated facilities during annual Riley Fall Festival

USD 378 Riley County school officials welcomed patrons to the newly renovated grade school and high school during Saturday’s Riley Fall Festival. Doors to the newly renovated grade school and high school opened during the event to showcase the recently completed work. High school principal Harold Oliver says being part of the town celebration was [...]

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Update: Elevated charges brought against suspect who allegedly fired at woman in car

Charges have been upgraded for a Manhattan man who allegedly fired shots into another car Sunday on K-18 in a domestic incident. Formal charges were filed Tuesday showing 37-year-old Torrey Lindsay is now charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a weapon into an occupied vehicle. The incident is alleged from [...]

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Junction City High School ribbon cutting ushers in new era at USD 475

Members of the public got the chance to see the impressive new Junction City High School Saturday. Geary County Schools USD 475 hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the 437,000 square foot facility. Principal Merrier Jackson says it’s the largest public school building in the state of Kansas, and by her estimation, the third [...]

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NBAF aim for quality assurance

Quality assurance in both products created as well as quality assurance of safety are high priorities for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Veronica Fris, Quality Assurance Manager, tells KMAN through continual improvements, their mission is to always provide a safe operation without mistakes. She talks more about what quality assurance actually is. “Maintaining a [...]

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KSU Ag Dean Highlights Need for Facilities Funding Included in “Build Back Better” Package

As Congress continues to look at a reconcilliation measure, one area that could impact Kansas State University would be funding for new or renovated agricultural research facilities at the nation’s land grant schools. Dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture Dr. Ernie Minton tells KMAN the needs are a result of what was a building boom [...]

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