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Map of area in Green Valley Governance Plan proposal. Photo by Hailey McClellan/KMANMANHATTAN — A big decision looms over residents in and around the Blue Township area. As the area of about 4,000 residents continues to grow, it’s become apparent there is a need for some type of public services in that area, including water [...]

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Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Fremont in Manhattan on February 5, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM.  Officers listed Jeffrey Dendurent, 27 and Mikayla Dendurent, 23 both of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged their door and took miscellaneous [...]

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Update 3:30 p.m. Wednesday The National Weather Service late Wednesday extended a Winter Weather Advisory for Riley, Pottawatomie and surrounding counties until noon Thursday. The potential remains high for an icy, slick mix of freezing drizzle, sleet and snow late Wednesday into Thursday. Total ice accumulations of up to two-tenths of an inch are possible [...]

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WASHINGTON — Ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday, Kansas First District Congressman Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) shared his thoughts on the state of politics and whether he thinks he might run for the vacant Kansas Senate seat in 2020. Marshall, speaking via conference call says he’s considering a Senate run, but [...]

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After 50 years of standing tall in City Park, Johnny Kaw will be getting a bit of an upgrade with start of a new renovation project. The project groundbreaking took place yesterday at the statue in City Park. The project was funded by a multitude of donations and help from individuals and organizations from around the community. The $279,000 project has [...]

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The Riley County commissioners on Monday heard a report from the Riley County Police Department on vehicle accidents in Riley County for 2018. In the report, presented by RCPD Captain Richard Fink, the RCPD has been able to keep the number of accidents down from their 2018 goal of 13 accidents per one thousand people.  Fink [...]

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Officers responded to a report of a medical emergency in the 100 block of E Bluemont in Manhattan on February 4, 2019, at approximately 6:00 PM.  When officers arrived on scene they found a 2011 Mercedes Bentz, driven by Gjon Dushaj, 24, of Manhattan had struck a building. Minor injuries were reported but no one was [...]

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FRANKFORT, Kan. — No injuries were reported after a house fire near Frankfort in northern Pottawatomie County early Tuesday. WIBW-TV reports fire crews responded shortly after 3 a.m. to a house fully engulfed at 23110 Spring Creek Rd. Four people and their pets were inside at the time but all made it out safely. Pottawatomie [...]

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WESTMORELAND — An open house Monday at Westmoreland Elementary School gave community members and interested stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about the Pottawatomie County Comprehensive Plan, also known as Plan Pottawatomie 2040. County officials shared recommendations they’ve created so far, including 12 key initiatives. Meredith Dang, a Senior Associate with planning firm Kendig Keast [...]

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MANHATTAN — A legendary high school coach who helped lay the foundation for Manhattan High football has died. Lew Lane who coached at MHS from 1976 to 1997, passed away Sunday after suffering a stroke. He was 73. Longtime voice of the Manhattan Indians and former KMAN Sports Director Matt Walters says Coach Lane was one-of-a-kind. [...]

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