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The Kansas legislative corrections and juvenile justice oversight committee is looking to propose several bills for the 2022 session. 66th District Representative Sydney Carlin, who is on the committee, says they are working to improve a compassionate bill policy. Carlin says the committee is also working to improve outcomes for those being released from prison. [...]

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If you’re not sure what to do with your live Christmas tree now that the holiday is over, the City of Manhattan has an opportunity for residents to recycle them. The Manhattan Parks & Rec Department accepts trees at Long’s Park (16th & Colorado) until Jan. 31. Officials ask that all ornaments and tinsel are [...]

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The City of Manhattan is planning to announce the results of its annexation plan for the Blue Township area sometime in January. The area is of particular interest to the city in its comprehensive plan, which identifies it as a key area for growth in the future. Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr spoke about it [...]

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As Kansas continues to show economic growth in the wake of the pandemic, economic development will be a big topic during the 2022 legislative session. 67th District State Representative Mike Dodson (R-Manhattan) says the state currently has about $2 billion in the bank, with an estimated $1.3 billion projected to come in next year. Along with [...]

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Daily admission prices for the Sunset Zoo are going up slightly in 2022. Starting this weekend, the cost for a one day pass for an adult will be six dollars and four dollars for a child, an increase of 50 cents. Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood tells KMAN the cost of a Friends of [...]

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Gov. Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced earlier this month the addition of 25 highway modernization and expansion projects totaling $750 million. It’s part of the 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation program. Locally, it includes a new interchange planned at Interstate 70 and Taylor Road, west of Junction City. The Kansas Department of Transportation [...]

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Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County commissioners have tentatively agreed to resubmit for a grant to repair the deteriorating Belvue Bridge which crosses the Kansas River. The move comes after a federal RAISE grant was denied for the project earlier this year. Pottawatomie County Engineer Nathan Bergman says after consulting with the designers of the replacement structure, it was determined [...]

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Riley County Police are investigating after an unknown suspect stole a car containing thousands of dollars worth of valuables on over the weekend. Officers listed four victims in the burglary reported Christmas morning in the 300 block of E. Chase Street in Leonardville. Stolen items included a blue 2013 Ford Focus with an Apple Watch [...]

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Masks are required starting today in all City of Manhattan operated facilities. The requirement applies to people older than two years of age, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. The decision to reinstate a mask requirement indoors at City facilities was made by City Manager Ron Fehr just prior to the holiday weekend in response to CDC [...]

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