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Facing COVID-19 related revenue hits, the City of Manhattan foresees some tough calls in allocating funds to outside agencies. City Commissioners Tuesday heard fiscal year 2021 requests from the various organizations Manhattan provides funds. Those groups range from the Manhattan Public Library and Manhattan Arts Center to business districts and the city’s multitude of social [...]

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The Manhattan Public Library officially reopens Monday. Carryout service officially wraps up this weekend, with in-person checkout available weekdays starting Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Masks are required for anyone wishing to use the library. As a result, holds can be placed from the online catalog [...]

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Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a string of road sign shootings. Officers were dispatched Friday night to the area of Bigelow Road west of Westmoreland for the report of an ATV driving around shooting. Deputies found several road signs which had been shot at and damaged along Antelope Run, Bigelow and [...]

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A possible temporary closure of the Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area is under consideration by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Department staff have received concerns over high numbers of visitors, illegal activities and complaints from area residents. The 59-acre area, which sits on Deep Creek, seven miles southeast of Manhattan was donated to [...]

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The Pottawatomie County Commission is beginning to question whether its annual contribution of approximately $5000 to the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, which helps coordinate and promote the area’s transportation system, is worth the return. Dee McKee, a Pottawatomie County commissioner, spoke about some of her concerns on Tuesday’s In Focus, saying being part of [...]

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Freedom still rings this September with Boomtown officially back on. Wamego’s annual parade and fireworks show has been officially rescheduled for Sunday, September 6th after receiving approval from the city commission. In addition to the parade and fireworks show, the annual car show will be featured in Wamego City Park and both the Wamego Aquatics [...]

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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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Masks or face coverings are now required on a majority of Kansas State University property. The university announced Tuesday an updated policy effective immediately for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. This extends to all contractors and vendors working on university property. It specifically mentions coverings in all hallways, public spaces, classrooms and other common [...]

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A 26-year-old Manhattan woman charged with attempted first-degree murder earlier this month appeared in Riley County District Court via Zoom for a status hearing Tuesday. Ashley Nicole Wright is jailed on one count of attempted murder, aggravated battery and aggravated burglary. Due to a conflict of interest, the public defender’s office has withdrawn from the [...]

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