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Minor injuries reported after 2-vehicle crash in north Manhattan

Three people were transported for minor injuries following a 2-vehicle crash in north Manhattan Sunday, according to the Riley County Police Department. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Marlatt Ave. and Denison. A passenger car and an SUV collided at the intersection, sending the SUV airborne. It rolled, coming to rest [...]

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Riley County murder case dismissed without prejudice

A Riley County Judge has dismissed without prejudice a first-degree murder charge against a Manhattan man accused in the 2018 death of his former girlfriend’s infant son. Online court records show the motion to dismiss was filed Friday by Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson and signed by Chief Judge Grant Bannister. This comes after two [...]

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By |2020-03-09T08:42:23-05:00March 9th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off on Riley County murder case dismissed without prejudice

Congressman Roger Marshall says Kansas could see share of COVID-19 spending bill

United States President Donald Trump recently recently signed a bipartisan $8.3 billion spending bill into law to combat the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, outbreak. Kansas 1st District Congressman Roger Marshall says some of it will be used for test kits and vaccine research. Marshall says money from the bill will also help support local governments [...]

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By |2020-03-07T08:45:40-06:00March 7th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan, Roger Marshall|Comments Off on Congressman Roger Marshall says Kansas could see share of COVID-19 spending bill

Woman who survived 47 minutes of cardiac arrest to speak at Go Red event

Cardiac-arrest survivor Diana Nickel is one of four speakers who will speak at the Go Red for Women luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan on March 20th. Those in attendance will hear the story of how she survived 47 minutes of cardiac arrest despite previously having few signs of poor heart-health. Diana Nickel [...]

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By |2020-03-07T08:00:33-06:00March 7th, 2020|American Heart Association, Diana Nickel, Go Red for Women, Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off on Woman who survived 47 minutes of cardiac arrest to speak at Go Red event

Riley County Health Department being vigilant with coronavirus

While Riley County and Kansas are still low risk for the coronavirus, the Riley County Health Department is making sure the public is informed. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams says the health department has a page on their website with information on the virus. But when it comes to real world prevention, Adams says it [...]

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By |2020-03-07T07:00:52-06:00March 7th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off on Riley County Health Department being vigilant with coronavirus

International Women’s Day panel discussion to feature diverse group of Manhattan women

The Manhattan Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a panel discussion Monday evening in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event, planned for 7 p.m. is at the Holiday Inn on campus and will feature four women hailing from Argentina, China, South Korea and Zimbabwe. Event Co-Chair Mary Stamey explains what [...]

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By |2020-03-07T06:45:34-06:00March 7th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off on International Women’s Day panel discussion to feature diverse group of Manhattan women

USD 383 to have longer days, but shorter year for 2020-21

The USD 383 school board approved the adoption of the 2020-21 calendar year on first reading Wednesday. Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid says the district surveyed several groups for a proposed calendar since they didn’t know how much of a window they might have for construction.  They were ready to extend the summer, but were given [...]

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By |2020-03-06T15:38:17-06:00March 6th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off on USD 383 to have longer days, but shorter year for 2020-21

Wade: USD 383 planning deep clean of schools during Spring Break

Thursday marked the last day of classes for students in the of USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden Schools before Spring Break. On KMAN’s In Focus Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade said it’s a welcome opportunity for students and teachers to hit the reset button and get a break from school. But given the high amounts of illness [...]

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By |2020-03-06T11:37:15-06:00March 6th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off on Wade: USD 383 planning deep clean of schools during Spring Break

Bagley found guilty in 2017 sexual assault at K-State frat house

A Riley County jury has found a Missouri man guilty of aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated burglary from a 2017 incident at a K-State fraternity house. Chief Judge Grant Bannister presided over the trial. Jurors deliberated for a little more than three hours Thursday. It’s the second time in less than a year that 25-year-old [...]

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By |2020-03-05T20:12:34-06:00March 5th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off on Bagley found guilty in 2017 sexual assault at K-State frat house

NBAF Coordinator discusses facility’s potential role in novel-coronavirus research

The National Bio and Agro-defense Facility could potentially play a role in novel-coronavirus research. NBAF Coordinator Ken Burton says although the facility largely deals with animal diseases, it can play a support role in human-disease research. He says NBAF could also help with vaccine research even if it didn’t play a direct role. According to Burton, [...]

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By |2020-03-05T17:48:56-06:00March 5th, 2020|Local News, Manhattan, NBAF, Novel coronavirus|Comments Off on NBAF Coordinator discusses facility’s potential role in novel-coronavirus research
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