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A Wamego man is jailed on more than two dozen counts of burglary and a host of other charges. Riley County Police arrested Joshua Davies Wednesday in the 700 block of 3rd Place. He’s charged with 26 counts of burglary, three counts of violating a protection order, five counts of criminal damage to property and [...]

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Construction operations resumed Wednesday at the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, just one day after a construction worker tested positive for COVID-19. NBAF Program Manager Tim Barr says following their prescribed plan, construction contractor McCarthy Mortenson Joint Venture temporarily halted work and shut down the project to conduct an investigation and thorough cleaning of [...]

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The USD 383 school board has hired a new principal for Northview Elementary. Dr. Nick Goos was announced Wednesday as the new principal who will replace the retiring Dr. Cleion Morton. He currently serves as principal of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School in Blue Springs, Missouri, where he’s been for the past two years. He [...]

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A long-time presence in Manhattan’s finance department is in his final week of work before retirement. Chief Financial Officer Bernie Hayen is leaving Manhattan after a 19 and a half year stint in the city’s employment. Altogether, City Manager Ron Fehr estimates Hayen has served the city for more than 30 years, rivaling his time [...]

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Riley County Police are investigating a string of thefts involving catalytic converters stolen from four different vehicles over a two-day period. Officers filed two reports Monday, listing Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency as one of the victims when an unknown suspect stole the engine part, valued at around $1,500. Earlier in the day a 21-year-old [...]

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Manhattan officials Tuesday discussed new revenue, increasing cash balances and rising debt service in a broad budget overview. Manhattan City Commissioners Tuesday discussed the proposed 2021 budget in a remote city work session. Currently, the city is holding property tax in the proposed 2021 budget to a flat mill levy of 49.79 mills. Manhattan is [...]

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The 45th annual Kaw Valley Rodeo has been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19. The decision came during the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association’s meeting last week. It is not yet certain how this decision will impact the Riley County Fair and other related events, but Riley County K-State Extension Director Gary Fike tells KMAN he [...]

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The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley saluted regional healthcare workers for their continued support of Irwin Army Community Hospital and the Fort Riley community on Wednesday with a fly over. Some of the locations included Asension Via Christi in Manhattan, Geary Community Hospital in Junction City, as well as Irwin Army Community Hospital in [...]

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