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Multiple reports of theft filed at Manhattan Target

Multiple reports of theft were filed Tuesday at the Manhattan Target. Officers filed the reports approximately 9:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Commons Place. Target was listed as the victim when it was reported that a 17-year-old male suspect had stolen multiple packs of sports cards. The thefts took place during five separate incidents [...]

By |2023-08-16T10:00:20-05:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Multiple reports of theft filed at Manhattan Target

City Commission discusses 2023 Community Survey results, approves MOU for Parks and Recreation Foundation Fund

Results from the 2023 Community Survey were presented to Manhattan City Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting. University of Nebraska Center for Public Affairs Research Director Josie Schafer noted responses were overall more positive than negative but said there are still areas in need of improvement. Schafer said parks and recreation was a hot topic for [...]

By |2023-08-16T09:18:04-05:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission discusses 2023 Community Survey results, approves MOU for Parks and Recreation Foundation Fund

Country Stampede considering new location for future festivals

The Country Stampede is facing a possible relocation sometime in the near future. The festival announced in a Facebook post Thursday that, due to increasing property taxes, it may have to find a new location outside of the state capital. According to the Country Stampede, their landlord and property owner, Shelby Development, recently stated that [...]

By |2023-08-10T19:37:11-05:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Country Stampede considering new location for future festivals

Parking services provides Aggieville Garage mid-year update

Last month, Manhattan City Commissioners received a six-month update from parking services regarding revenue and activity at the Aggieville Parking Garage. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger told KMAN the garage saw an increase in traffic throughout the school semester and had accrued nearly $70,000 in revenue between mid-January and the end of June. During that [...]

By |2023-08-10T18:29:38-05:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Parking services provides Aggieville Garage mid-year update

City Commission discusses 2024 general fund budget

During their Tuesday work session, Manhattan City Commissioners continued their discussions of the 2024 budget. The proposed general fund sits at approximately $45.3 million, an increase of nearly $6 million compared to last year’s budgeted amount. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger explained the greatest impacts on the budget. Mayor Mark Hatesohl voiced concerns that the [...]

By |2023-08-09T09:13:54-05:00August 9th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission discusses 2024 general fund budget

Outshooting the competition: Rock Creek Trap Team places 2nd at nationals

Rock Creek’s Trap Team returned to Kansas in early July from the trap shooting National Championship with a second place trophy in hand. Former Varsity Squad Leader Seth Figge said it was exciting to see their hard work pay off. “It really gave a point to the whole season and all the time we put [...]

By |2023-08-04T15:37:26-05:00August 4th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Outshooting the competition: Rock Creek Trap Team places 2nd at nationals

City Commission greenlights negotiations with third party for T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter operations

During their Tuesday meeting, Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved a request to allow negotiations with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, Inc. regarding their interest in taking over operations at the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter. Commissioner Wynn Butler emphasized this is not an actual agreement but rather approval of continuing negotiations. He said these negotiations are [...]

By |2023-08-01T20:44:10-05:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on City Commission greenlights negotiations with third party for T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter operations

Pottawatomie County ballot to again include sales tax question for infrastructure projects

It’s election season, and residents of Pottawatomie County can expect to see a new, but familiar, question on this year’s ballot. Earlier this month, County Commissioners voted to include a quarter-percent sales tax to fund road and bridge improvements. Commissioner Greg Riat joined KMAN’s In Focus Tuesday, where he explained there are various projects around [...]

By |2023-07-28T11:22:59-05:00July 28th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Pottawatomie County ballot to again include sales tax question for infrastructure projects

Aggieville’s Dusty Bookshelf faces pending closure

Following years of challenges with construction and COVID-19, another Aggieville business is in danger of closing. The Dusty Bookshelf stated in a Facebook post Thursday that they are “seeking acquisition in lieu of pending closure.” They note that once the Dusty Bookshelf’s current lease expires in the spring of next year, their rent rate will [...]

By |2023-07-27T20:38:32-05:00July 27th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Aggieville’s Dusty Bookshelf faces pending closure

City Commission receives mid-year Chamber of Commerce update

Manhattan City Commissioners heard updates Tuesday from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on economic development throughout the community. Chamber Director of Economic Development Daryn Soldan said 2023 has been a successful year with multiple projects on the horizon, recent business attraction and significantly improved labor statistics. Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Founder Sheila [...]

By |2023-07-25T22:00:29-05:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on City Commission receives mid-year Chamber of Commerce update
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