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Dewatering is underway at the stilling basin below the dam at Tuttle Creek Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began work Friday in preparations of it’s 5-year periodic inspection. Outflows at the lake were dropped to zero along with the subsequent lowering of the River Pond. It will remain that way for three weeks. [...]

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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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Riley County commissioners made their way to the site of the new Riley County Police Department firing range on Monday. The new range, located near Zeandale, has two ranges for officers to train and get certifications.  RCPD Lt. Brad Jager and Assistant Director Kurt Muldrup took the commissioners and commission candidates through the site. The [...]

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Being educated during the election season is important, and The League of Women Voters is holding a candidate forum to help out. The League of Women Voters, Cathy Hedge, says that the LWV stays completely neutral and just works on providing a way for the public to hear the ideas of the candidates. Hedge tells [...]

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Kansas State homecoming week is right around the corner. The Wildcat homecoming week kicks off on Sunday. Jessica Elmore, the Associate Director of Diversity Programs for the K-State Alumni Association, says there are several great events happening all week. She mentions one big event happening on Wednesday. “We have the Family Game Night Homecoming Trivia. [...]

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The Fort Riley Museum is being remodeled, but they are still hosting events and opening temporary exhibits. Dr. Bob Smith, Museum Complex Director, tells KMAN that on veterans day the museum will have an exhibit set up at the Dream Car museum in Manhattan. He talks more on the event. “It’s going to be what [...]

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Preparing for colder weather in not only important for us, but also for our pets. Dr. Sue Nelson, Kansas State Clinical Professor, tells KMAN that for outdoor pets, winter can be tough. She says along with an outdoor shelter, there are other ways to help keep your pet warm. “Clean straw is really good bedding. [...]

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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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Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Junction City on I-70 at Washington St. early Sunday morning following a rollover accident. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Anthony E. Barnard, 23, of Junction City, was driving eastbound on I-70 in a 2006 Ford-150 when he fell asleep. The pick-up truck veered into the median, [...]

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