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Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee says she wants more public awareness surrounding alternate routes to and from the new Oliver Brown Elementary School in Blue Township. Access to the new school from Hwy 24 is somewhat limited and McKee says a major traffic incident could cause some major disruptions. “I think it’s going to be [...]

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Kansas State University is planning a vigil and counseling sessions this week as it awaits the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. K-State President Richard Myers, in a written statement Monday said “While we can’t predict or control the outcome of this trial, we can determine our response to the jury’s decision.” He’s called [...]

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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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Phase 3 of a Wildcat Creek bridge replacement on K-18 is now underway. The final phase, which began Monday, includes the construction of the south half of the bridge and lanes. As a result, a traffic shift is beginning this week and will be head-to-head in the newly constructed westbound lanes to allow construction to [...]

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The Riley County Police Department will soon celebrate the 30th anniversary of its CALEA accreditation. CALEA, or the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, gives accreditation to agencies that remain in compliance with certain standards. RCPD director Dennis Butler says only about five to six percent of law enforcement agencies nationwide are accredited. “It’s [...]

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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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