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The Pottawatomie County Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss whether to opt out of Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order, known as Executive Order No. 20-59, requiring schools to implement face masks and other health measures. Kelly originally stated that the order, which was announced in July, is not optional, but according to Kansas Attorney General [...]

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Leaders from Kansas State University are pleading with students and community members to take personal responsibility to avoid another university shutdown due to COVID-19. A joint statement from President Richard Myers, Provost Charles Taber and Vice President for Student Life Thomas Lane warns that if the guidelines aren’t followed K-State could be forced to shut [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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The Riley County Police Department will change the color and design of its uniforms for the first time in 46 years. The Riley County Law Board unanimously approved the change Monday during its monthly meeting. Changes to the uniform will include improved durability, multi-season comfort and utility as well as switching from light blue to [...]

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A Manhattan restaurant owner facing 26 charges of sexual abuse against three minors will wait a bit longer to move forward with a trial. During a hearing Monday via Zoom, Judge Kendra Lewison continued the case against Robert Iacobellis to 11 a.m. Sept. 1. The change was made to give time for a hearing on [...]

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Riley County saw five new positive coronavirus cases Monday, bringing the overall total for the pandemic to 500. Health officials are monitoring 125 active cases, including 2 COVID positive patients at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, but no patients under investigation. The percent positive rate for new cases is hovering at 3.5 percent, down from just [...]

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Riley County Commissioners, acting as the board of health Monday, went against the recommendation of the local health officer, and tentatively approved Local Health Order No. 18 with a modification to remove the 2,000 capacity limit. The order which takes effect Tuesday, and will be in place until rescinded or superseded, will essentially allow K-State [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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