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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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Fire danger remains high across the region following three straight days of strong winds and warmer temperatures. Forecasters say Wednesday is expected to be the windiest day of the week with wind gusts expected up to 50 mph at times. Red Flag Warnings are posted in the area along with a wind advisory and extreme [...]

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As the weather turns warmer, it’s a perfect time to get out and get active. Gary Fike, Riley County Extension Director says now is the time to get registered for Walk Kansas, an event that has been around for quite some time that encourages people to get moving. Fike tells KMAN the event is hosted [...]

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Many around the world celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, including one organization in Manhattan. The Manhattan Branch of the American Association of University Women held a panel of four women speakers from countries across the world who are now living in Manhattan. The panelists spoke about their experiences in America compared to their homelands, [...]

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For many of us, March 14th might not seem like a day of significance, but for others, like math majors, they know that March 14th marks Pi Day. In celebration of Pi Day this year, the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with five local bakers to offer a plethora of tasty Pi(es). [...]

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Pottawatomie County health officials hope federal money will allow them to upgrade much of its infrastructure going forward. Health Department Director Leslie Campbell presented an application request to the county commission for a $221,000 federal COVID-19 ELC Expanding Infrastructure grant. Campbell proposed several items including $25,000 for temporary staff for case investigation and $10,000 to [...]

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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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Some residents in the St. George area will have to find new access points to Hwy 24 as a bridge replacement project begins next week near the intersection of Blackjack Road.. The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to start the replacement project March 16. Traffic south of the highway along Blackjack will not be able [...]

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Manhattan firefighters made quick work of a small fire at Edwards Hall just south of the K-State Rec. Center before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes says the fire was contained to one room, in the northeast corner of the residence hall. The building sustained smoke damage throughout the wing. No injuries were [...]

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