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Goens murder trial opens with witness, police testimony

Witness testimony and police body camera footage followed opening statements by the prosecution in Riley County District court Friday as the murder trial of 31-year-old Richard Goens commences. Goens, represented by attorney Nick Heiman, appeared Friday before Judge Grant Bannister. Goens is one of four defendants linked to an allegedly planned robbery under the guise [...]

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By |2022-01-07T14:43:29-06:00January 7th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Goens murder trial opens with witness, police testimony

Downtown Manhattan looks ahead to 2022

More alcohol-themed events are to be expected in Downtown Manhattan in the New Year. Downtown Manhattan Executive Director Gina Snyder spoke with KMAN earlier this week regarding big plans coming together for 2022. Snyder says, being that the city commission passed the open container ordinance, they plan to begin hosting more alcohol-friendly events for the community. [...]

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By |2022-01-06T15:37:56-06:00January 6th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Downtown Manhattan looks ahead to 2022

Manhattan commissioners take oaths, Morse selected as mayor

Following unanimous approval for a routine contract renewal Tuesday, re-elected and a newly elected former commissioner were sworn in to the Manhattan City Commission and one commissioner was selected for a second stint as the city’s mayor. Usha Reddi, Wynn Butler and John Matta took their oaths of office as administered by City Clerk Brenda [...]

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By |2022-01-04T20:07:01-06:00January 4th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan commissioners take oaths, Morse selected as mayor

Riley County adopts 5 day quarantine, isolation period for new COVID infections

The Riley County Health Department has adopted the new Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidelines for COVID quarantine and isolation. Last week, KDHE announced it would adopt the CDC’s new guidelines reducing the 10 period to only five days. That is now in effective in Riley County. Guidelines state those with lab-confirmed COVID-19 infections, [...]

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By |2022-01-04T13:41:57-06:00January 4th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Riley County adopts 5 day quarantine, isolation period for new COVID infections

First baby of 2022 delivered January 2 at Via Christi

Ascension Via Christi Manhattan delivered its first baby of the year Sunday, January 2. Manhattan’s New Year baby is Stetson Wayne Bayes, born Sunday at 1:52 p.m. The Bayes’ babe was weighed at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and is 19.25 inches. Congratulations Bayes Family from KMAN and Manhattan Broadcasting.

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By |2022-01-04T07:48:49-06:00January 4th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on First baby of 2022 delivered January 2 at Via Christi

USD 383 reinstates universal masking at all buildings through February

Universal masking returns to all USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school buildings Tuesday. The school board voted 4 to 1 Monday to reinstate masking throughout the district at the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee. Board member Brandy Santos was the lone opponent to the requirement. The district in October relaxed masking at places like the high [...]

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By |2022-01-04T06:56:46-06:00January 4th, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on USD 383 reinstates universal masking at all buildings through February

Online crime reporting now available through RCPD website

Reporting crimes is a little more convenient, as Monday the Riley County Police Department unveiled a new online reporting platform. Non-emergency crimes including property damage, vehicular damage, theft and identity theft can be reported through the new online platform. Crimes involving weapons, threats to public safety, stolen vehicles or items stolen from vehicles, medication or [...]

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By |2022-01-03T11:12:49-06:00January 3rd, 2022|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Online crime reporting now available through RCPD website

Copple urges vaccination, COVID precautions in Friday update

Hospital officials are asking people to continue following recommended COVID-19 precautions as 17 positive patients are receiving treatment at Ascension Via Christi. According to a Friday release by Hosptial President and CEO Bob Copple, COVID patients make up more than 40 percent of all admitted. Five of those 17 patients are receiving mechanical ventilation support. [...]

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By |2021-12-31T13:31:48-06:00December 31st, 2021|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Copple urges vaccination, COVID precautions in Friday update

Manhattan prepared for snow removal, social services aid with warming stations

With snowfall forecast to start early on New Years Day, the City of Manhattan has Public Works crews on standby to treat snowy and icy roadways around town. Riley County is braced for the weather, with a winter storm warning — upgraded from a watch Friday — in effect from midnight January 1 through midnight [...]

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By |2021-12-31T12:38:16-06:00December 31st, 2021|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan prepared for snow removal, social services aid with warming stations

Riley County crews bracing for first winter storm

Riley County crews are ready to go for the impending snow storm Saturday. Public Works Operation Manager Alvin Perez says crews had been preparing all morning Thursday. They loaded the trucks up with salt to treat the roads before the snow hits the streets. Public works is also fully stocked with salt, which Perez says [...]

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By |2021-12-30T12:43:21-06:00December 30th, 2021|Entertainment News, Local News|Comments Off on Riley County crews bracing for first winter storm
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