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With Gov. Kelly’s emergency declaration expiring Tuesday, counties now have the final say over health orders at the local level. As a result, beginning Wednesday, all businesses can reopen and social gatherings are now capped at 50. Health Officer Julie Gibbs announced the Local Health Order No. 10, which will remain in effect for 14 [...]

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Construction has been halted at the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility after a construction worker tested positive recently for COVID-19. It is not known at this time how the worker contracted the virus nor how many people at the site may have potentially been exposed. According to NBAF Program Manager Tim Barr, the Department [...]

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  The Pottawatomie County Commission will have a little competition in this year’s election for who will be representing District 2. Pat Weixelman, a Pottawatomie County commissioner who has represented District 2 for about 12 years, will face Nancy McCarter, the current Pottawatomie County clerk. KMAN sat down with Pat and talked about his background, [...]

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Visitor restrictions are being somewhat eased at Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Hospital Beginning Thursday, the hospital will allow one visitor per patient. This includes those receiving outpatient care, to have one designated adult visitor during their hospital stay. Other friends and family are encouraged to show their support using virtual platforms to visit with their [...]

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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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As higher education institutions grapple with a possible return to in person learning this fall, projections remain uncertain with how enrollment will be impacted. Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram tells KMAN that recruiting has actually ticked up, with April applications for the fall up 21 percent versus last year. Acceptances are also up 45 [...]

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Riley County continues to see a flattening of the coronavirus curve. Health Department Director and local health officer Julie Gibbs says just one new positive case came in over the weekend. It was only the second reported case in well over a week. Another case was confirmed by late Tuesday afternoon, bringing the county’s total [...]

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A partner at a local business who’s been a vocal critic of Riley County Commissioner Marvin Rodriguez has filed to run for his seat. Asian Market international grocery store partner and Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice member Fanny Fang filed a declaration of intent to run for the district 2 seat of the commission. [...]

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A partner at a local business who’s been a vocal critic of Riley County Commissioner Marvin Rodriguez has filed to run for his seat. Asian Market international grocery store partner and Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice member Fanny Fang filed a declaration of intent to run for the district 2 seat of the commission. [...]

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Donna L. Vanier, 85, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. Following is an obituary from her family and statements from Kansas State University leadership. From the Vanier family: The scriptures say, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Luke 12:48. To Donna Vanier, this was much more than Biblical council. It was a [...]

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