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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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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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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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Several health care workers in Riley County rolled up their sleeves to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the health department received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and on Tuesday they started to administer the vaccine to local health care workers. Julie Gibbs, Health Department Director says they [...]

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Belvue Bridge Pottawatomie County commissioners agreed Monday to pursue a grant in conjunction with Wabaunsee County that could potentially cover the entire cost of the Belvue Bridge project. If awarded, the grant could pay for about $11 million in improvements to extend the life of the bridge by about 100 years. However, if the two counties do [...]

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The Riley County Police Department anticipates about $1.2 million in unused personnel funds as it closes out the 2020 budget cycle. RCPD Capt. Josh Kyle presented end of year expenditures Monday to the Riley County Law Board. He says the department projects money will be available based primarily on the fact that a number of [...]

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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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A Texas man, formerly from the Manhattan area, will not face any additional hearings in an alleged attempted rape and kidnapping incident. At a Dec. 4 hearing Riley County District Court Judge John Bosch approved a motion from prosecutors to dismiss the case against 42-year-old Sean Morgan without prejudice. As a result, all charges against [...]

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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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The Riley County Health Department has confirmed 71 new COVID-19 cases since Friday and is now monitoring 290 active cases. Health officials also confirmed 198 additional recoveries Monday. It also says 12 positive patients are now being monitored at Ascension Via Christi. Two of those patients are on ventilators. Testing has increased significantly since late [...]

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