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Pie party and Dixieland band draw crowd on Genealogical Society’s yard

Apple, Cherry, and Oatmeal Pecan pies were the popular accompaniment to the Manhattan Barefoot Dixieland Band Sunday. The Riley County Genealogical Society hosted a lawn party. President Ginny Petersen explains. Listen here: Petersen says they have mainly Riley County records but also have records for six other local counties. They also assist in research for [...]

By |2023-09-17T19:27:02-05:00September 17th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Pie party and Dixieland band draw crowd on Genealogical Society’s yard

Car enthusiasts at City Park enjoy perfect weather while raising money for non-profits

All eyes were on Calvin Wilson as he slow-rolled into Manhattan’s City Park on Saturday. Wilson, of Junction City, drove his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT so he could show it off at the annual Yard Art Classics Car Club’s: Cars in the Park. Listen to Wilson describe his vehicle here: Wilson says the fundraising is [...]

By |2023-09-16T16:27:02-05:00September 16th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Car enthusiasts at City Park enjoy perfect weather while raising money for non-profits

Be Able Community Center celebrates Labor Day with a BBQ

The Be Able Community Center was mostly business-as-usual on Labor Day. The difference was a Monday BBQ. Executive Director Scott Voos says being available on holidays is important. Voos says, with other businesses and organizations closed today, it’s important to provide the support and fellowship…which often includes food. Voos says they usually have a BBQ [...]

By |2023-09-04T17:11:27-05:00September 4th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Be Able Community Center celebrates Labor Day with a BBQ

Manhattan High’s Life Skills Program grateful beneficiary of Eagle Scout project

The Life Skills Program at Manhattan High School received a huge donation from a recent graduate Thursday evening. Logan Brooks, 18, chose his alma mater as the recipient of a project he’s doing toward his Eagle Scout. More than 20 scouts from Troop 284 helped bring the supplies into the school, which included laundry soap, [...]

By |2023-08-17T22:08:13-05:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Manhattan High’s Life Skills Program grateful beneficiary of Eagle Scout project

Run for the Roses event held to benefit K-State Gardens

The second annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Kansas State University Gardens saw a generous turnout Saturday including celebrity runners and walkers, taking advantage of a good spring weather morning. Jan Pishny and husband Lyle from Stillwell drove in Friday and Pishny finished first in her age group, but says she was more [...]

By |2023-05-01T10:17:40-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Run for the Roses event held to benefit K-State Gardens

6th annual Pink up the Pace 5K run and 1 mile honor walk very successful

Poyntz Avenue in downtown Manhattan was closed to traffic Saturday morning. Northview Elementary students ten-year-old Alina Flores and seven-year-old Valentina Flores explained why the street was closed.  The 6th annual Pink up the Pace 5K run and one-mile honor walk was well-attended despite the bitter cold wind. The sisters were with a group of nearly [...]

By |2023-04-24T10:31:01-05:00April 24th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on 6th annual Pink up the Pace 5K run and 1 mile honor walk very successful

Large crowd enjoys Wamego’s Tulip Festival despite weather

Wamego held their 36th annual Tulip Festival over the weekend, despite Mother Nature’s attempt to interrupt the celebration. Wamego Chamber of Commerce Event and Tourism Coordinator Tegan Kreider downplayed the strong wind in true Kansan style. The tulips held up to the heavy rain and subsequent strong wind like champions. But vendors were physically holding [...]

By |2023-04-16T16:57:35-05:00April 16th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Large crowd enjoys Wamego’s Tulip Festival despite weather

1st annual Riley County Health Dept open house and egg hunt huge success

There was a crowd on the lawn of the Family and Child Resource Center in Manhattan Saturday morning. Julie Gibbs, Director of the Riley County Health Department explains. Inside the building, families could explore the services available and receive free goodies, while the Easter Bunny was outside dropping eggs and candy all over their yard. [...]

By |2023-04-02T15:42:27-05:00April 2nd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on 1st annual Riley County Health Dept open house and egg hunt huge success

K-State caterer serves Sunday brunch to help serve the community

The Student Union was the hub of the annual K-State Open House, but the wonderful smell before entering the building was thanks to Thompson’s BBQ Smokehouse. Registered K-State Caterer, Ervin Thompson, was cooking up and selling his delicious food to help the community. Thompson says he decided to help the shelters after learning they are [...]

By |2023-04-01T13:55:40-05:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on K-State caterer serves Sunday brunch to help serve the community

Downtown Manhattan updates popular Third Thursday Event Series

Manhattan’s popular Third Thursday has some improvements this year. Downtown Manhattan Executive Director Gina Snyder says the first change is the event’s start date. The event series will begin in June instead of May but will still run for five months. Snyder says the normally outdoor-only party is also changing for the better. Artists will now be [...]

By |2023-03-19T16:20:29-05:00March 19th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Downtown Manhattan updates popular Third Thursday Event Series
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