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City Commissioner and State Senator Usha Reddi says she will remain in both positions

Nine-year Manhattan City Commissioner Usha Reddi was picked last week to succeed the retiring Tom Hawk as the State Senator for the 22nd district, and Tuesday said she will resign from her city seat eventually – though wants to be sure what the process for replacing her will look like before stepping down. Commissioner John [...]

By |2023-01-11T08:22:27-06:00January 11th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on City Commissioner and State Senator Usha Reddi says she will remain in both positions

FlyMHK has second best year on record in 2022, Keazer looking to pursue hangar development

In their first meeting of the year, Manhattan Airport Advisory Board members looked back at 2022 – which Airport Director Brandon Keazer says was marked by a return to consistency. The Regional Airport saw a return to 5 daily flights at the beginning of the year, and Keazer says the year was great for commercial [...]

By |2023-01-09T15:30:55-06:00January 9th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on FlyMHK has second best year on record in 2022, Keazer looking to pursue hangar development

Manhattan mourns loss of The Little Grill co-owner Kenrick Waite

Manhattan has lost a pillar of the community with a heart made of love. Kenrick Waite, co-owner of The Little Grill and beloved local musician, has died. An outpouring of appreciation for the Montego Bay native has since flowed on social media, expressing both sadness and fond memories of the 69-year-old Muzizi band vocalist. Kenrick [...]

By |2023-01-09T15:00:44-06:00January 9th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Manhattan mourns loss of The Little Grill co-owner Kenrick Waite

City Commissioner Usha Reddi to replace State Senator Tom Hawk

Manhattan City Commissioner Usha Reddi Thursday was selected by Democratic Party members to replace retiring State Sen. Tom Hawk by 23 to 19 vote. Reddi narrowly topped Riley County Democratic Party Chair Katie Allen for the nomination during a convention in the Flint Hills Discovery Center. The two were the only candidates nominated to fill [...]

By |2023-01-06T06:41:15-06:00January 6th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on City Commissioner Usha Reddi to replace State Senator Tom Hawk

Iacobellis to be sentenced in February

A former Manhattan restaurant owner charged with more than two dozen sex crimes now looks to a February sentencing after a Wednesday court appearance in Riley County District Court. 63-year-old Robert Iacobellis is accused of numerous counts of sexual assault and rape by four different people, three of whom were minors at the time. Iacobellis, [...]

By |2023-01-04T16:31:49-06:00January 4th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Iacobellis to be sentenced in February

Morse reflects, Hatesohl looks ahead as Manhattan mayorship transfers

The Manhattan City government reorganized Tuesday, with city commissioners unanimously confirming Mark Hatesohl to serve as mayor for the year 2023 as Linda Morse closes out her second term in the largely ceremonial position. By tradition, commissioners serving for four-year terms rotate the position among them in order of the number of votes cast in [...]

By |2023-01-04T13:22:44-06:00January 4th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Morse reflects, Hatesohl looks ahead as Manhattan mayorship transfers

Butler speaks on decision to vote against new city manager contract

Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr saw his contract renewed by city commissioners in December, though one member of the board thinks it’s time for a change in city administration. “I have some general issues with how the city was run last year,” says Commissioner Wynn Butler. The Commission on December 20 voted 4 to 1 [...]

By |2022-12-30T13:26:15-06:00December 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Butler speaks on decision to vote against new city manager contract

KMAN On-Scene: New RCPD Dir. Brian Peete takes oath in Riley County Courthouse

News Radio KMAN · KMAN On-Scene: New RCPD Dir. Brian Peete takes oath in Riley County Courthouse Judge Grant Bannister administered the oath of office for newly hired Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete in the Riley County Courthouse on Friday, December 30, 2022. Follow these links for more on Peete’s hiring and contract. [...]

By |2022-12-30T16:30:33-06:00December 30th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on KMAN On-Scene: New RCPD Dir. Brian Peete takes oath in Riley County Courthouse

Aggieville garage fees to go into effect in January

Starting in January, parking regulations are set to change in the Aggieville Entertainment District. The first to go into effect focuses on street parking, and begins on Tuesday January 3rd says Manhattan Parking Services Manager Adrienne Tucker. “The three-hour limit on parking has been reduced to two hours,” she says. “And we will be enforcing [...]

By |2022-12-27T13:02:05-06:00December 27th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Aggieville garage fees to go into effect in January

KSU to relocate indoor track facility to current indoor football practice building

Kansas State University will be relocating its indoor track facility from Ahearn Fieldhouse, following unanimous approval this week by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university had previously been approved to renovate the track, now looking to see the facility relocated to the existing indoor football practice building located at the K-State Athletics Complex on [...]

By |2022-12-15T12:11:40-06:00December 15th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on KSU to relocate indoor track facility to current indoor football practice building
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