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An employee at the Manhattan Asian Market has been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Manager Fanny Fang in a video message on the market’s Facebook page said the employee has been in self-quarantine since Sunday when the symptoms began. “The last time this employee worked at the store was on Saturday. This employee’s duties do not [...]

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Recently unemployed due to business shut-downs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Manhattan man as well as a local renters’ advocacy group are calling for a statewide rent and mortgage holiday. Area property managers, though, say such a large loss of revenue would have financial consequences that would not just harm their businesses, but [...]

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Changes in legal operations Pottawatomie County Attorney Sherri Schuck discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed legal operations during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting yesterday. One change that has occured is a decrease in the number of cases the County Attorney’s Office is filing. According to Schuck, these measures are meant to minimize contact between [...]

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Manhattan Regional Airport is receiving over $2 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. The grants are part of a $53 million relief package being given to Kansas airports as part of Phase lll of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “We’re grateful for the [...]

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The shift to online only curriculum has been especially challenging to students in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine. Assistant Professor of Veterinary Oncology Dr. Raelene Wouda says those fourth year students typically receive hands-on course work for the entirety of their final year. “They spend their time working in the veterinary health center in [...]

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Two people received minor injuries Tuesday morning after part of the third floor of Hale Library collapsed onto the second floor. According to a release from Kansas State University, two non-K-State employees received minor injuries. They were evaluated by EMS and returned to work. The area of the collapse was about 20-by-20 feet and was [...]

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The City of Manhattan has announced some drastic service changes and budget cuts to address financial impact of COVID-19. All spring and summer recreation programs wil be cancelled, including the city swimming pools, youth and adult sports leagues and well as parks and recreation sponsored camps, activities and events, including Arts in the Parks. City [...]

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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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The Riley County Health Department’s alternate care site is set to open on Monday, April 20. Director Julie Gibbs updated the Riley County commission on Monday with the latest information.  Right now, they are working on the logistics and agreements of the center. On Friday, the National Guard assessed the area and approved their requirements [...]

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K-State and Wichita State University are partnering up to offer a new satellite nursing program. The five-year program allows students to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the K-State College of Health and Human Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wichita State’s College of Health Professions. Students will spend the first [...]

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