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Pottawatomie County Commissioners heard a concern Monday about an abandoned house in Blue Township. Resident Richard Wollenberg says the home at 8739 Eagles Landing Drive has been vacant for an extended period of time. The homeowner, who now lives in Connecticut, has not maintained the home and Wollenberg says the building, which is deteriorating has [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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Residents flocked to Wamego this weekend for the return of Tulip Festival. The annual festival draws in thousands to the city for two days filled with 120 vendors, live entertainment in the park and a beer, wine and cider tasting event. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jason Toll says they’re hoping this weekend prepares them [...]

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Initially set for 2020, the Aggieville Showdown was rescheduled because of the pandemic, with a new date of April 17, 2021, where exhibitors from the nation over vied for $5,000 in real money prizes and the opportunity to show their cattle at a Grand Drive event in the Aggieville Business District. Including a western design [...]

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Mercy Community Health Foundation surpassed its $90,000 goal in 10 days of fundraising during February’s No-Gala Gala. The online fundraiser was a temporary substitute for the in-person gala typically held annually in February. Proceeds funded critical patient care devices including high flow nasal cannulas equipment and BiPAP machines which reduce the likelihood of patients with [...]

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Students at Wamego High School organized a walkout Friday in support of girls basketball coach Brian McIntosh. The district wouldn’t comment on the matter other than to say 148 students participated in the student-led event around 11:30 a.m. The Wamego Times reports the coach was suspended recently while inquiries into complaints are being made. Details [...]

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The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded former Kansas legislator and 2006 Leadership Manhattan graduate Tom Phillips with the Lyle Butler Distinguished Service Award. The chamber presents the award each year to a Leadership Manhattan alumnus for exemplary community service. Phillips has served in a number of government and organizational leadership roles over the [...]

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K-State Libraries hosted a virtual ribbon cutting for Hale Library’s grand reopening. K-State officials and donors read from the Tale of Hale about the history of the library and its reconstruction progress during a livestream. Before the fire, plans on renovations of the library began back in 2016.  Benefactor Ellie Everitt says she and her [...]

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A third candidate has announced his candidacy for the Manhattan City Commission in the upcoming election. Kaleb James, who ran two years ago for a seat on the commission, filed the necessary paperwork with the Riley County Clerk’s office Friday. James joins incumbent Aaron Estabrook and Monica Macfarlane as the others who have filed so [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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