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Bobian appeals conviction for 2023 murder of wife

The Kansas Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday in the case of a Manhattan man convicted of murder. Kamahl Bobian was convicted in November 2023 of murdering his estranged wife, Shanell, while she slept. He is serving a life sentence. Bobian is appealing the conviction on the basis of what his attorney describes as “prosecutorial [...]

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By |2025-05-20T14:24:18-05:00May 20th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Bobian appeals conviction for 2023 murder of wife

Flint Hills Breadbasket moves in to new, expanded location

After 43 years at 905 Yuma Street, and a $3.1 million community campaign, the organization has moved into remodeled space at the former Furniture Warehouse, 2326 Skyvue Lane. “We’re ready to kick things off and to welcome guests into the space,” said executive director Karla Hagemeister. The Breadbasket hosted an open house Wednesday to unveil [...]

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By |2025-05-09T09:27:52-05:00May 9th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Flint Hills Breadbasket moves in to new, expanded location

Flint Hills celebrated with return of annual festival

The history and ecology of the Flint Hills region was on full display Saturday at the Flint Hills Festival in Manhattan. “Flint Hills Festival is our one day of the year in which we bring everyone together to celebrate the Flint Hills Region,” said Stephen Bridenstine, director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. “The food, [...]

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By |2025-05-05T13:54:19-05:00May 5th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Flint Hills celebrated with return of annual festival

Konza Student Table may end because of funding shortage

A popular student food support program is likely coming to an end, its organizer said Wednesday. Konza Student Table, founded in 2021, has provided more than 100,000 meals to K-State students. Volunteers distribute the to-go meals weekly on campus, free of charge, to anyone who needs them. “Konza Student Table came to be because we [...]

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By |2025-05-02T09:57:29-05:00May 2nd, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Konza Student Table may end because of funding shortage

Grow Green Match Day raises more than $1.9 million for nonprofits

By Bernie Fancella and Brandon Peoples Donors raised more than $1.9 million during the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s annual Grow Green Match Day on Tuesday, organizers said. The event supported 100 local nonprofit organizations. “Volunteers have been great help and our trustees and and the nonprofits certainly are showing up and around to answer questions,” [...]

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By |2025-04-23T14:21:01-05:00April 23rd, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Grow Green Match Day raises more than $1.9 million for nonprofits

‘No Kings’ protest draws crowd to City Park to push back on Trump policies

Protestors gathered near the edge of City Park on Saturday, to push back against policy decisions made by the Trump administration. Indivisible MHK planned the protest, called “No Kings,” and organizers said they confirmed that 350 people had participated. The protest was called by 50501, a grassroots organization that set out to have “50 protests [...]

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By |2025-04-21T13:57:16-05:00April 21st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on ‘No Kings’ protest draws crowd to City Park to push back on Trump policies

Breadbasket to offer more services as it prepares to open in new location

Construction at the new location of the Flint Hills Breadbasket is nearing completion. The new location for the local food pantry, at 2326 Skyvue Lane, is weeks from opening after a year of remodeling. Organizers said the previous location of the Breadbasket on Yuma Street had become congested and impractical. The new location will be [...]

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By |2025-04-21T07:09:39-05:00April 21st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Breadbasket to offer more services as it prepares to open in new location

Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard set to make history

The two-legged and four-legged members of a Fort Riley unit will make history in May when they perform at the Kentucky Derby. Fort Riley’s Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard is set to participate in the opening of the Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 3. The color guard performs mounted drill and weapons demonstrations for [...]

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By |2025-04-17T14:50:22-05:00April 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard set to make history

Manhattan celebrates LGBTQ+ community at annual pride event

Saturday’s festivities began with a parade through Aggieville and back to City Park. Brad Everett, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, drove a toy train engine in the parade for those with mobility issues. “I wanted to come out and help celebrate Pride Day with everybody and get kids out, get smiles going, and [...]

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By |2025-04-14T15:02:42-05:00April 14th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan celebrates LGBTQ+ community at annual pride event

Bootsies brings enthusiasm to Aggieville

Bootsies has opened at 1227 Bluemont Avenue, a site for several historically well known restaraunts. President of One-Egg-Group Evan Grier expresses his enthusiasm for the location. “We’re excited to be a part of the aggieville neighborhood, and we’ve had other restaurants here in town and do but never part of Aggieville, and we’re excited to [...]

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By |2025-04-01T06:39:08-05:00April 1st, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Bootsies brings enthusiasm to Aggieville
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