Manhattan Fire says a contractor striking a gas line with a backhoe was the cause of a leak that caused the closure of Fort Riley Boulevard overnight. Having been called out to the 1800 block of Fair Lane just after 4:15 yesterday afternoon, the fire department crew found an 8-inch natural gas line had been [...]
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A Manhattan man is being held at the Riley County Jail on a two million dollar bond, accused of shooting at three people in a Thanksgiving weekend incident, one of two shootings that occurred within 18 hours of each other. 22 year old Clayson Joyce was arrested Tuesday in Riley as investigators believe he shot [...]
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A cyber attack targeting Ascension Via Christi hospitals, including the one in Manhattan, in May impacted about 5.6 million people, the company reported to federal regulators. Ascension officials said theyâre working with third-party experts to investigate the personal information that may have been compromised and, over the next 2-3 weeks, will mail notices to patients [...]
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A Manhattan man was briefly taken into custody Monday after turning himself in to Riley County Police on an outstanding warrant from sex crimes with an underage girl. 18 year old Tyler Staatz has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, intercourse with a child between 14 and 16 years in age, [...]
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The current director of the Riley County Police Department says he hopes his successor keeps up strong communication with the community and department employees. Dennis Butler said on KMANâs In Focus Friday morning he took note early on during his tenure that communication is a priority. Butler says he also made a point from day [...]
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The Riley County Health Department will be holding itâs annual âOkt-FLU-berâ Fest flu vaccine clinic Thursday Clinical supervisor Aryn Price tells KMAN the day will include activities for kids getting their flu shot.. Price also went on to say that 2020âs flu season was mild. During KMANâs In Focus Wednesday, Price mentioned that registrations for [...]
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The new Aggieville parking garage being built by the city of Manhattan continues to move towards an early 2022 opening date. Project manager Ken Hays says the 450 spot facility is nearing completion in time for opening early next year. Hays says a majority of the interior is complete. Hays adds construction is on schedule [...]
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Following the evacuation efforts as American troops pulled out of Afghanistan, one family has already resettled in the area and more are expected over the next few months. Aaron Estabrook took time during Tuesday nightâs Manhattan City Commission meeting to recognize those who have been helping, including assisting the first of the families that has [...]
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The Manhattan City Commission got a final look at the draft of a five-year strategic plan Tuesday night, including a look at potential priorities based on surveys of community members. While noting the limited number of those surveyed, Commissioner Mark Hatesohl said that it was a laudable list, but one that will likely change with [...]
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While the year-long closure of Kimball between North Manhattan and Denison Avenues is likely to draw plenty of consternation from drivers, it was the subject of praise Thursday at an event hosting KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz. The latest phase of the North Campus Corridor project is being mostly funded by a KDOT grant. Lorenz praised [...]
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