Kansas State University has confirmed a second student with the mumps, according to a press release sent to KMAN. Both students confirmed with the mumps reside off campus. The university is directly notifying anyone who may have been in close contact with the students. “Kansas State University is informing students, faculty and staff who may
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It was a big day for bid openings at the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting Monday. Commissioners and County Administrators were pleased with the bids they received, which were described as “really good prices” by Pottawatomie County Public Works Director Peter Clark. Clark and his staff will consider the bids more closely Thursday before commissioners take
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TOPEKA — A Junction City resident received a surprise of a lifetime when checking his Hot Lotto ticket Saturday night, according to a press release from the Kansas Lottery. The lucky winner, who wished to remain anonymous, matched all numbers in the Jan. 30 Hot Lotto drawing to win a jackpot prize worth $1,550,000. “Saturday
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TOPEKA — The chairman of the Kansas House education committee says his panel won’t vote on a school consolidation measure. Rep. Ron Highland, R-Wamego, told The Topeka Capital-Journal Saturday he doesn’t intend to move forward this year with a House measure introduced by Rep. John Bradford, a Lansing Republican. The measure would pare down the
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Washington – The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate today announced the winners of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Think-and-Do Challenge. The two winners, the Manhattan Area Technical College and DynaSim Technical Services, Inc., have developed ideas that will substantively support operations for the NBAF. When completed and fully operational in 2022,
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A new candidate announced her campaign for Pottawatomie County Commissioner Friday. Dana Wethington says it’s in her best interest, if elected, to pinpoint what voters want out of the government rather than run on her own ideals. “I will be that clear strong voice for them on the Pottawatomie County Commission,” Wethington said. Wethington is
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A Manhattan man was arrested Friday afternoon on S. Seth Child Road. Shawdow Ray Hosier (27) was arrested on two different probation violation offenses. His bond is set at $7,500 and at the time of this report is still confined in the Riley County Jail.
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The City of Manhattan has announced in a press release it has appointed a new city attorney. Katharine “Katie” Jackson has been named City Attorney for the City of Manhattan. City Manager Ron Fehr announced the appointment today. Jackson will be responsible for providing legal expertise in a broad variety of municipal matters, including contracts
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A nearly 400-year-old collection of William Shakespeare’s plays is making a stop in Manhattan. An exhibition featuring a “First Folio” of the Bard’s plays goes on display Thursday at Kansas State University. The exhibit last through the end of the month. The folio was assembled by two of Shakespeare’s actors in 1623 and is an
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John Broberg, senior administrator of Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, has announced that he plans to retire after more than four decades of serving in healthcare. To ensure a smooth transition, Broberg will continue to serve at Via Christi through March while a search for his successor is underway. Broberg and his wife, Suzie, who retired
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