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Volunteer firefighters stayed busy over the weekend as dry and windy conditions led to several grass fires in Riley County. At least three separate fires were brought under control Saturday, according to county fire officials. The first was observed along Wildcat Creek Road, a second along a 50-acre patch north of Tuttle Creek Lake and [...]

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Multiple people were injured Friday morning following a three-vehicle crash near the Interstate 70 interchange in Geary County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at approximately 10:55 a.m. March 20 on K-177 near mile marker 96.4 at the I-70 junction. According to the crash report, a 2023 Ram 1500 traveling westbound [...]

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Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will review a pavement management report and discuss future funding options for city streets. Pavement Condition Index values provide a rating of pavement conditions and integrity through a 0-100 range. Local roadways were generally found to be in fair condition, averaging a 60 rating. To view the full article visit [...]

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The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan had it all, from fiber to tattoos. Located in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Center, the 11th annual Meet the Makers was held this week, featuring local creators presenting live demonstrations of their works. Manhattan Area Fiber Arts Guild members started the event Monday — a day [...]

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Local firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a prescribed pasture burn in southern Riley County that became out of control, scorching an estimated 400 acres in its path. Officials with Riley County Fire District No. 1 were dispatched at 1:30 p.m. to the area of Tabor Creek Lane, south of Zeandale. Volunteer fire crews found the [...]

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Conditions are favorable this weekend for elevated fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Manhattan area Saturday through Sunday for expected low relative humidity and increasing winds. A fire weather Watch has been issued for most of the area Saturday Afternoon through 7 PM Sunday. #kswx pic.twitter.com/h3dmbPipH4 — [...]

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Riley County commissioners approved two items presented by public works at Thursday’s meeting. The first involved a lease agreement allowing Manhattan CHIEF Sports to utilize the football and soccer fields at Fairmont Park this spring. CHIEF — Christian Homes In Educational Fellowship — is a non-profit, private organization in Manhattan designed to support homeschooling families [...]

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The sound of marches and rhythm of hoofbeats echoed through downtown St. Louis on March 14 as the 1st Infantry Division Band and the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard of Fort Riley took part in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Thousands of spectators lined the parade route, waving flags and cheering for soldiers [...]

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Federal officials have recovered the fuel tank that broke loose from a barge in a section of Tuttle Creek Reservoir Sunday. The EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinator reported via social media Thursday morning that the tank was recovered at 9:42 p.m. on Wednesday. The EPA Region 7 On-Scene Coordinator has reported that the fuel tank [...]

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A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a reported aggravated assault, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:36 p.m. March 18, 2026, in the 2100 block of Green Avenue. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 67-year-old man was identified as the [...]

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