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Gov. Kelly calls for legislation change at Kansas Governor’s Public Health Conference

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made a stop in Manhattan this week for the annual Kansas Governor’s Public Health Conference. Kelly, speaking at the Manhattan Conference Center Wednesday, praised the efforts of those working in the public health field throughout the pandemic and said they were invaluable contributions for the health of all Kansans. Kelly said [...]

By |2023-03-30T17:02:00-05:00March 30th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Gov. Kelly calls for legislation change at Kansas Governor’s Public Health Conference

City Commission considers contribution to entrepreneurship loan fund

Manhattan City Commissioners considered a request Tuesday to contribute funding for the ELEVATE FUND, a local revolving loan program that provides financial support to community entrepreneurs in a more accessible and equitable way. The ELEVATE FUND operates through partnership and collaboration between the nonprofit group SPARK, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and multiple other [...]

By |2023-03-21T23:51:04-05:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission considers contribution to entrepreneurship loan fund

RCPD Fake Patty’s Day analysis: call numbers decline but concerns still rise

The Riley County Police Department provided an update during the county’s Law Board meeting on Monday in regard to the activity during this year’s Fake Patty’s Day celebration. RCPD Captain Greg Steere indicated to the board that overall activity numbers were low when compared to years past (report can be viewed below). However, an influx [...]

By |2023-03-20T18:24:19-05:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on RCPD Fake Patty’s Day analysis: call numbers decline but concerns still rise

Special Olympics Kansas brings state basketball to Manhattan

Cheers could be heard from outside Anthony Recreation Center Friday as fans cheered on Special Olympic athletes during the annual Special Olympics Kansas State Basketball Tournament. In addition to basketball games, Special Olympics Kansas Sports and Program Manager Krystin Guggisberg said the tournament involves other activities as well. Additionally, the athletes can stay overnight at [...]

By |2023-03-17T15:58:01-05:00March 17th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Special Olympics Kansas brings state basketball to Manhattan

Egg hunt to benefit local 8-year-old girl with Leukemia

Rohling Homestead is hosting their 3rd annual egg hunt this year to support Lee Elementary School student Aramayah “MayMay” Pevy, who has been battling Leukemia since her diagnosis last year. Aramayah’s mother, Jessica Dunham, said her daughter was officially diagnosed June 3rd, 2022 with B-Cell Leukemia and has remained strong throughout her treatment. Gina Shope, [...]

By |2023-03-15T13:39:33-05:00March 15th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Egg hunt to benefit local 8-year-old girl with Leukemia

Riley County Public Safety Headquarters’ cost estimate jumps significantly

During their Monday meeting, Riley County Commissioners received an updated cost estimate for the new Public Safety Headquarters from BHS Construction indicating the project sits at approximately $22.5 million. This price tag is roughly $10 million higher than an early and rough estimate presented in July of last year. EMS and Ambulance Director David Adams [...]

By |2023-03-13T13:42:38-05:00March 13th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Riley County Public Safety Headquarters’ cost estimate jumps significantly

Community celebrates International Women’s Day with annual forum

The American Association of University Women’s Manhattan Branch hosted their 8th annual International Women’s Day celebration and forum Wednesday. Antonina Broyaka, Lamya Abdullah Achelha, Maria Izquierdo and Sediqa Nazari were the four panelists. These women are natives of Ukraine, Morocco, Mexico and Afghanistan, respectively. They spoke about life in their home countries and their experiences [...]

By |2023-03-09T00:35:48-06:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Community celebrates International Women’s Day with annual forum

City Commission considers funding request from MATC

At their meeting Tuesday, Manhattan City Commissioners considered a request from Manhattan Area Technical College to provide at least a portion of the $1.4 million in funding needed to help finance the construction of their new Advanced Technology Center. MATC President Jim Genandt spoke to the board and explained that the technical college does not [...]

By |2023-03-07T21:48:08-06:00March 7th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission considers funding request from MATC

American Association of University Women hosting International Women’s Day forum

In 1977, the United Nations recognized March 8th as International Women’s Day. This Wednesday, the Manhattan Chapter of the American Association of University Women is hosting their 8th annual International Women’s Day celebration and forum. Manhattan AAUW Officer Barbara Gatewood said America’s first National Women’s Day took place in 1909, emerging from labor movements in [...]

By |2023-03-06T14:55:17-06:00March 6th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on American Association of University Women hosting International Women’s Day forum

NBAF progress continues as scientists begin assessing laboratories, equipment

Preparations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) continue to move forward with promising success after the facility entered the science preparatory phase approximately a month ago. “Currently, we don’t have any pathogens or active research occurring, but scientists are able to go into their laboratory spaces and see what’s there,” said NBAF Deputy [...]

By |2023-03-03T14:49:34-06:00March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on NBAF progress continues as scientists begin assessing laboratories, equipment
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