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RCPD Report: 12/24/20

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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By |2020-12-24T10:21:19-06:00December 24th, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on RCPD Report: 12/24/20

Riley County emergency management director and fire retires

Riley County is saying goodbye to its long serving emergency management director and fire chief this month. Pat Collins has been working for Riley County since 1977, one of the longest serving county employees.  He started off working in the public works department. He was then named emergency management director in 1991, and fire chief [...]

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By |2020-12-23T19:06:22-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Riley County emergency management director and fire retires

Fort Riley administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Fort Riley first responders and medical staff received the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday at the Irwin Army Community Hospital. “We have to continue our COVID-19 defenses—masking, hygiene and physical distancing—but as of today, we are taking the fight to the virus,” Major General D.A. Sims said. The first person on base to receive [...]

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By |2020-12-23T17:35:15-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Fort Riley administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Riley County reports 20th COVID-19-related death

Riley County has reported its 20th COVID-19-related death. The victim was an 88-year-old man who died Wednesday morning at Ascension Via Christi Hospital after first testing positive on Dec. 14. Since Monday’s report, Riley County has reported 108 new positive COVID-19 cases and 37 recoveries. This brings the total number of active cases to 360 [...]

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By |2020-12-23T14:19:03-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Riley County reports 20th COVID-19-related death

RCPD Report: 12/23/20

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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By |2020-12-23T14:08:41-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on RCPD Report: 12/23/20

City Commission approves division of lots at site of former Plaza West Shopping Center buildings

At a special meeting Tuesday morning, Manhattan city commissioners approved the division of lots in the Plaza West Shopping Center where many buildings were flooded and eventually demolished following the 2018 Labor Day flood. No plans are in place for the site yet at the southeast corner of Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road. ICON [...]

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By |2020-12-23T13:45:05-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on City Commission approves division of lots at site of former Plaza West Shopping Center buildings

Pawnee Mental Health receives grant for Crisis Stabilization Unit

Pawnee Mental Health Services has received a $5,000 grant from Stormont Vail Health, to fund purchases for the Crisis Stabilization Unit. This request was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses enhanced infection control measures to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff. Pawnee Executive Director Robbin Cole says the organization is committed to ensuring a [...]

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By |2020-12-23T13:33:56-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Pawnee Mental Health receives grant for Crisis Stabilization Unit

Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package

After a record 17 clues, the hunt for the G. Thomas Jewelers- Godfrey’s Range and Tactical Supply Jingle Bell Rock, officially came to an end Wednesday morning. Joel Moldrup and Ashley Porter were among a group of six individuals who located the rock and will share in the prizes as a result. Moldrup explains where [...]

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By |2020-12-23T13:32:01-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package

Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package

After a record 17 clues, the hunt for the G. Thomas Jewelers- Godfrey’s Range and Tactical Supply Jingle Bell Rock, officially came to an end Wednesday morning. Joel Moldrup and Ashley Porter were among a group of six individuals who located the rock and will share in the prizes as a result. Moldrup explains where [...]

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By |2020-12-23T13:32:01-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package

Domestic beef demands trending up

Demand for meat, and beef in particular continues to be influenced heavily by the pandemic. Glynn Tonsor, K-State Livestock Economist, says that despite the pandemic, this holiday season might bring positive numbers for beef demand. He says that a recent survey showed that 38% of people say they will spend less time with family and [...]

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By |2020-12-23T10:24:35-06:00December 23rd, 2020|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Domestic beef demands trending up
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