The Riley County Health Department confirmed 76 new coronavirus cases since last Wednesday’s report. Numbers show that of those 76 cases, 40 of the patients are ages 18 to 24. The percent positive rate, released Monday shows that for the week of September 27, Riley county was at 9.4 percent, up slightly from the week [...]
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Riley County Police are seeking the public’s help after a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian Sunday near downtown Manhattan. Police say the incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of North 6th and Leavenworth Street. A Ford F-150 pickup struck 34-year-old John Schum of Manhattan as he was crossing the street. He [...]
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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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School is in session Monday at USD 378 Riley County Schools. The district was recently notified that a grade school staff member there tested positive for the coronavirus. Those who were close contacts of the individual, meaning they spent 10 minutes or longer with the staff member, are being personally notified by the school administration. Close [...]
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Despite being located over 120 miles from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, via I-70, Manhattan, KS, may be home to the world’s largest collection of Kansas City Chiefs-related memorabilia. Curt Herrman, Chiefs super-fan and owner of the potentially record-breaking collection, began building his “Chiefseum,” as he puts it, when he was just eight-years old. [...]
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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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2:30 p.m. Saturday update The man shot by Riley County Police early Friday, after an hours long standoff, has died. Lawrence Police announced that 41-year-old Jarred Kemp died from his injuries Saturday morning. He was being treated at a Topeka hospital. No other details have been released by LPD, who are investigating the case. Body [...]
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The month of September went out like a lamb in terms of new coronavirus cases reported in the Kansas State University community. Lafene Health Center confirmed 40 positive cases between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25, for a 5.41 percent positive rate among those tested. That’s the lowest percent positive rate since the school year began. [...]
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Kansas State University continues to show importance of diversity and inclusion. In light of the recent ruling in the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky, on Wednesday, the K-State President for Student Life along with the Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion Officer and others hosted a Day of Remembrance event. The event included a come-and-go vigil as [...]
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Kansas State University continues to show importance of diversity and inclusion. In light of the recent ruling in the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky, on Wednesday, the K-State President for Student Life along with the Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion Officer and others hosted a Day of Remembrance event. The event included a come-and-go vigil as [...]
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