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The Riley County Health Department reported five more new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, but says none of the new patients have required hospitalization. Additionally, six more people people were added to the recovered list. The total active cases is at 139, with 91 recovered and three deaths since the virus first presented locally in March. [...]

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CARES Act funding The Pottawatomie County Commission discussed Monday how it will distribute CARES Act funds once they have been received. According to Chad Kinsley, Pottawatomie County administrator, Pottawatomie County will receive about $200 per person. In total, the county is set to receive about $4.9 million in the first round of CARES Act funding. [...]

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Riley County residents voiced their concerns over recent spikes in COVID-19 cases and police killings to the Riley County commission Monday. Asian Market Partner and Commission Candidate Fanny Fang criticized the commission for not wearing masks and the doubling of positive cases over the past week. “This outbreak is such a major public health concern [...]

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After 30 years serving the Manhattan community, Harry’s Restaurants will close its doors for good mid-July. Ownership made the announcement Monday, saying the impact of COVID-19 was too much to sustain. The upscale Downtown-based restaurant will continue to serve guests through July 17, corresponding its closure with its lease expiration. “Harry’s has survived downturns; however, [...]

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Junction City police are investigating a suspected murder, according to a Monday press release. A woman was found dead Friday, June 26, in an empty storage unit in the 2300 block of N. Jackson Street. According to JCPD Investigation Cpt. Trish Giordano, foul play is suspected following an autopsy. Police are attempting to identify the [...]

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K-State President Richard Myers says he’s asked administrators to fast-track actions to combat racism and bigotry and other forms of social injustice. Details on those action plans could be released later this week. In a letter penned Monday, Myers apologized for the actions of Jaden McNeil, the self-described founder of conservative group America First Students, [...]

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Riley County continues to see a rise in new cases of the novel coronavirus. As of Monday, the health department was monitoring 134 active cases. While hospitalizations remain low, the health department is monitoring at least one individual on a ventilator and one person who is an inpatients awaiting their test results. Riley County is [...]

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There will be no shows this fall at McCain Auditorium. The McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University is canceling plans for a full subscription series in the fall. The decision was made with the safety of students, staff, volunteers, patrons and artists in mind. Director Todd Holmberg says the decision was a heartbreaking one [...]

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Riley County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of at least six positive cases of coronavirus at Riley County Emergency Medical Services. Three additional tests were pending as of Sunday. According to the health department, positive cases have been confirmed at two out of four EMS stations in the county, with a third likely. All [...]

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