Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education continues to review facilities options. At Monday’s meeting, BBN Architects Carl Riblett went over a revised plan for the Sports Complex renovation which would include new locker rooms and concession stands, as well as new handicapped parking and viewing spaces, plus a new raised handicapped viewing platform. The new additions […]
Three people have been arrested in Wabaunsee County following an investigation of recent burglaries, with several thousand dollars worth of items recovered. The arrests of 21 year old Dale Higginbotham, 27 year old Justin Goodspeed and a juvenile were made following the execution of two search warrants in Eskridge. Higginbothom and Goodspeed are both of Eskridge. […]
The Riley County Police Director had a good evaluation Monday during a special meeting of the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Law Board–and that led to an increase in salary, with his contract approved by the group. The one step increase resulted in a salary of $134,675.68. Board Chair Robert Boyd tells KMAN it was a […]
Following the completion of a Strategic Facility Improvement Plan, Manhattan City Commissioners have negotiated a contract with a local architect. Director of Parks and Recreation, Eddie Estes spoke about the hire of Bruce McMillan Architects P.A., of Manhattan during Tuesday night’s City Commission meeting. The improvement plan process involved extensive input from the community through […]
With Christmas almost one week away, Manhattan Town Center has announced extended holiday hours. December 14th – 18: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 19th:  8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Holiday Music Festival finale) December 20th: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. December 21st – 23rd: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 24th: 8 a.m. – 6 […]
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education continues to review facilities options. At Monday’s meeting, BBN Architects’ Carl Riblett went over a revised plan for new locker rooms and concession stands incorporating new handicapped parking and viewing spaces for the school’s sports complex, plus a new raised handicapped viewing platform. The new additions would add another […]
A Manhattan man faces a probation violation charge following his arrest Monday night. Charles Champion, 43, of Manhattan was taken into custody at approximately 9:42 PM while in the 1300 block of Laramie Street in Manhattan. Champion was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, with the original charge listed as […]
Pottawatomie County Commission Chair Pat Weixelman likens it to a badminton match–but expressed frustration with a supplemental contract approved after considerable discussion at Monday’s meeting. A couple of different design/engineering firms have been involved in the Highway 24/Excel Road project that has been dragging on for nearly 12 years. Brad Fagan with Schwabb Eaton was present […]
Riley County commissioners approved a bid recommendation for standby power equipment for the Public Works department Monday morning. Commissioners awarded the contract for the project to Economy Electric, Inc., of Manhattan in the amount of $59,160. “We felt very good about that because it’s a local firm, also,” commission chairman Ron Wells said. The contractor has […]
The G. Thomas Jewelers, Manhattan Running Company Jingle Bell Rock has been found. A team of Manhattan geocachers found the Jingle Bell Rock in Fairmount Park, which is located just across the Kansas River and north of the southeast entrance into the Little Apple. “With Friday’s clues we were pretty sure it was over there,” […]
