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Since the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department has canceled summer activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sunset Zoo is conducting a survey to figure out what programs it can offer to the public in a virtual format. Sunset Zoo Education Curator Jared Bixby says one aspect of the survey is figuring out what kinds [...]

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The Riley County Health Department is conducting a survey in an attempt to better track the spread of COVID-19 locally and make a more informed decision on reopening the community. While the survey is confidential, the health department will ask for contact information so they can follow up with those who have COVID-19 symptoms. RCHD [...]

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The Pottawatomie County Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of a 79-acre tract of land from Agriculture to Agriculture Residential Monday, but not without some opposition. The zoning change will allow the entity applying for the rezoning to develop houses at a higher density. The tract of land discussed is located about 3.5 miles north of [...]

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Kansas State University is now able to test K-State students, faculty and staff for coronavirus. It’s not all inclusive though, and is only for those needing testing because they are ill and have COVID-19 symptoms or because they have been exposed to someone with the virus. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has asked [...]

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As businesses and local governments navigate a path toward recovery, counties are still challenged with financial hurdles that may create some challenges. In Pottawatomie County, Commission Chair Dee McKee says they are concerned about the significant financial hit the county will take as a result in loss of local sales taxes. She joined KMAN’s In [...]

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Riley County commissioners were presented a restructuring plan for the county’s fire district. Current fire chief and emergency management director Pat Collins will be retiring at the end of the year.  The restructuring plan includes hiring a new fire chief, and two part time positions.  HR Manager Cindy Volanti says the new positions will include [...]

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Riley County clerk’s office is taking additional measures this election year due to coronavirus. County Clerk Rich Vargo says they expect fewer polling places due to fewer volunteers this year.  So far, 51 of their 190 volunteers have said they will not be helping this year due to coronavirus concerns.  He doesn’t anticipate that number [...]

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A virtual round table discussion was held during Monday’s Intergovernmental Luncheon with entities touching on how a gradual reopening of business and government may look in the coming weeks. Gov. Laura Kelly’s statewide stay-at-home order expires May 3 and all indications are that will not be extended. Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says [...]

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2:30 p.m. Wednesday update Riley County has no new cases of the coronavirus today, meaning the total remains at 47. One more person recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 24 and active cases to 23. There are 44 pending and 390 negative test results. Ascension Via Christi Hospital has zero [...]

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The Clay County Health Department is reporting its first coronavirus-related death. The patient, a 70-year-old woman who contracted the disease out of state died Saturday. She’s one of 120 deaths attributed to the disease in Kansas. At least one Clay County contact of hers was identified and remains in quarantine at home until April 28. [...]

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