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County commission to approve Make My Move application

By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously voted to move forward with an application for a grant program to boost county income. The commission in next Monday’s meeting will be asked to permit MakeMyMove to apply on behalf of Riley County for the Home in the Heartland grant bringing households from out-of-state into Riley [...]

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By |2025-07-18T12:59:20-05:00July 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on County commission to approve Make My Move application

Sen. Moran introduces bill to help military bases partner with communities

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced a bill last week that would allow military base commanders to enter agreements with local officials. Moran is co-chair of the Senate Defense Communities Caucus. The legislation would expand the authority of Department of Defense base commanders to enter into intergovernmental service agreements (IGSA) in their local communities. IGSAs [...]

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By |2025-07-18T12:48:05-05:00July 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Sen. Moran introduces bill to help military bases partner with communities

Hydrogen deposit located in Riley County

By Rose Gruenbacher Southeastern Riley County residents may soon see developments in the area while companies pursue natural hydrogen deposits. Interim county counselor Jacob Hansen said in Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting that someone from the Wabaunsee County government called him, saying a large hydrogen deposit was found which borders Wabaunsee County but is mainly [...]

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By |2025-07-18T12:44:28-05:00July 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Hydrogen deposit located in Riley County

RCPD investigates criminal damage on Colorado Street

Riley County Police are investigating a property damage incident that occurred Thursday evening in Manhattan. According to a report filed by officers, the incident happened around 5:14 p.m. on July 17 in the 800 block of Colorado Street. A 45-year-old man allegedly threw an item at a residence, damaging the windows. A 30-year-old man and [...]

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By |2025-07-18T10:41:05-05:00July 18th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on RCPD investigates criminal damage on Colorado Street

No arrests yet in $5,500 Home Depot theft

Riley County Police are investigating after two men reportedly stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from the Manhattan Home Depot store. Officers filed a theft report Wednesday evening after it was reported the men, aged 65 and 54 took multiple tools, which were later recovered in Shawnee County. The estimated total loss was over $5,500. [...]

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By |2025-07-17T15:19:56-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on No arrests yet in $5,500 Home Depot theft

Damage reported in Laramie Street break-in

Riley County Police are investigating after a Manhattan couple reported someone attempted to break into their home on Laramie Street. Officers filed a report for attempted burglary and criminal damage to property Wednesday in the 700 block of Laramie Street. The residents who reported the incident told police an unknown person damaged their door, causing [...]

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By |2025-07-17T15:16:10-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Damage reported in Laramie Street break-in

USD 383 offered free 24/7 therapy for students, staff and family

By Cole Bertelsen The Manhattan-Ogden school district may be granted free mental health services from a national over-the-phone therapy program. This service would extent to faculty, students and their families. Assistant superintendent Nathan Downs said during Wednesday’s school board meeting that the district’s health insurance provider approached him with the potential to partner with National [...]

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By |2025-07-17T11:45:14-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 offered free 24/7 therapy for students, staff and family

Manhattan officials to gauge community interest in CiCo Park additions

By Cole Bertelsen Manhattan residents may be surveyed this fall about their interest in improvements and additions to CiCo Park. Deputy city manager Jason Hilgers sought the USD 383 school board’s input Wednesday night on the city of Manhattan’s interest in making changes to the park. One potential addition to the park which received notable [...]

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By |2025-07-17T11:20:52-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan officials to gauge community interest in CiCo Park additions

Parks and Rec concessions takeover off to sluggish start

It’s been a rocky start for the Manhattan Parks and Rec Department after taking control of concessions earlier this year at its facilities. At Monday’s Parks and Rec advisory board meeting, Director Aaron Stewart noted the challenges the 41 staff members have faced as they navigate shifting sales and attendance trends at various events and [...]

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By |2025-07-17T10:12:10-05:00July 17th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Parks and Rec concessions takeover off to sluggish start

Driver caught doing 100mph near Junction City

The Kansas Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down and respect work zone signage after a high-speed traffic stop in a construction zone last week on I-70, near Junction City. According to a social media post from the agency, a KHP trooper was monitoring traffic in the area Friday morning when a driver sped [...]

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By |2025-07-16T15:04:41-05:00July 16th, 2025|Local News|Comments Off on Driver caught doing 100mph near Junction City
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