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Over 2,500 Riley County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, when the virus first presented locally. For those fortunate not to have had their lives interrupted by the highly contagious virus, it may be a good time to craft a plan for what you should do, if you need to quarantine or self-isolate. [...]

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Speed-limit discussion The Pottawatomie County Commission voted 2-1 on Monday to lower the speed limit from 55 miles-per-hour to 40 miles-per-hour on gravel roads. The vote was in response to concerns about safety and enforcement. Pat Weixelman, the only county commissioner who voted against the measure, says that while he is in favor of the [...]

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Even among the pandemic, the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition has worked hard to ensure Veteran’s Day events still happen. The Flint Hills Coalition will still hold the Veteran’s Day Parade and indoor ceremony this year, with minor adjustments. One major change is the streaming availability of the events due to the virus. Both the parade [...]

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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 Police Department is investigating after four individuals were found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in Ogden late Saturday night. According to police, a call came in around 11:20 p.m. Saturday for the report of shots fired in the 200 block of Riley Ave. Two male shooting victims were transported to Stormont Vail [...]

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The Riley County Health Department announced Saturday that Dirty Dawg Saloon, located in Aggieville, has been forced to close after the establishment had multiple violations of the most recent local health order. Violations were obtained by Riley County Police Department body camera footage, and included overcrowding, open dance floors and staying open past midnight. The [...]

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Friday was the final day mail in ballots could be accepted in Kansas for the general election. That said, the race for Riley County Commission District 3 seat remains within single digits. At the end of business Friday, the Riley County Clerk’s office reported Republican John Matta received one additional vote from Thursday, pushing his [...]

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The Riley County Commission on Friday approved the first round Riley County CARES Business Grants. Through the initial round of this program, about $591,735.97 was granted to around 40 Riley County businesses. These funds are the first of about $2.5 million that the county commission has set aside for small-business support. Businesses that are eligible [...]

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Kansas State University is planning to downscale commencement ceremonies this fall in response to increasing COVID-19 case numbers in Kansas. The ceremonies, which will take place Nov. 20-22, will not involve speeches or processionals. However, students will still be able to take part in an on-stage recognition and photo opportunities involving graduation gowns and diploma [...]

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