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K-State’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion officer will present the latest about the university’s diversity advancement and engagement initiatives in an address Monday, March 18. Dr. Bryan Samuel will give the 2019 State of Diversity Address at the K-State Alumni Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Part of Samuel’s remarks will focus on the role of [...]

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MANHATTAN — When retired long-time Bergman Elementary music teacher John Richard was diagnosed with his third bout of multiple Myeloma, Northview Elementary music teacher Laurie Davis says she came up with the idea of doing a benefit concert to help defer medical expenses. It’s scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24th at Peace Memorial Auditorium. Davis [...]

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WESTMORELAND — An April status hearing is set for a Wamego man accused in the December murder of 19-year-old Jacob Bouck. Cody Lamia-Beck appeared in Pottawatomie County District Court Friday morning with a court-appointed attorney. A district judge set a status hearing for 1 p.m. April 11. County Attorney Sherri Shuck tells KMAN this will [...]

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The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will be holding the Community Foundation Awards, or CFA’s, during the annual meeting on Monday. GMCF President and CEO Vern Hendricks says this year will be special because they will also be celebrating their 20th anniversary.   One of the big guests they are expecting is Steve Coen from the Kansas [...]

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MILFORD — Authorities in Geary County say a hay fire that started there Wednesday afternoon is being investigated as arson. According to Geary County Emergency Management, crews from Milford City Fire along with Geary County and Fort Riley Fire Departments battled a hay barn fire just outside of Milford shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday and [...]

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After more than a day of high winds throughout Manhattan and its surrounding communities, a focal point at Aggieville’s Triangle Park was blown over. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree was blown down after noon Thursday. The National Weather Service declared a high wind watch yesterday which has continued as a wind advisory through 7 p.m. Thursday. [...]

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MANHATTAN — A Junction City man is behind bars after Riley County Police arrested him on multiple drug charges. The RCPD’s arrest reports says 59-year-old Chris Henington was arrested shortly after midnight Thursday in the 4000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. Police charged Henington with five counts, including three for possession of an opiate, opium, [...]

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TOPEKA — A Manhattan small business owner was recognized this week at the statehouse in Topeka by the Kansas Small Business Development Center. Ralph Diaz owns and operates The Winged Lion, a unique lifestyle store offering home decor, textiles, personal care products and gifts. The business, which Diaz began five years ago as a dream [...]

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MANHATTAN — The risk for flooding has been downgraded in the Manhattan area. Now the concern becomes one of high winds. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the area through Thursday. Southeasterly winds will strengthen and some areas could see sustained speeds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to [...]

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