Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division bid farewell to its outgoing Garrison Commander, and welcomed a new successor. A change of command ceremony for the two colonels took place Tuesday. Colonel William McKannay reflected on his time at Fort Riley, which began in 2020. McKannay says shared experiences over the past two years have [...]
Riley County commissioners have tabled approving a construction proposal for the north county ambulance station. Public Works Director John Ellerman requested to officially accept Anderson Knight Architects for the design of the station. The cost for the proposal is around $99,000, with the project cost estimated between $960 and $1.04 million. The proposal does not [...]
Riley County has reached the High incidence rate with 76 new COVID cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 76 new cases between Jun 11 – 17. The Incidence Rate is 102.4, putting the county in the HIGH incidence category with 100 or more cases per 100,000 people. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in [...]
Rumors about certain services provided by Manhattan Parks and Rec being removed have made their rounds. KMAN spoke with City Manager Ron Fehr, who says there have been discussions around some programming where they are having trouble filling positions. Typically, Fehr says they have had a strong ability to get seasonal workers for these positions, [...]
Riley County commissioners approved amendments to the Preliminary and Final Development Plans associated with an existing Agri-Business Planned Unit Development in the county. The business in question is Liquid Art Winery, owned by David and Danielle Tegtmeier. The property is on Wildcat Creek Road near Scenic Drive. The amendments include a new single family residence, [...]
Fort Riley and members of the community gathered at the Post Cemetery this Memorial Day to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Held at the Post Cemetery, the ceremony paid tribute to all those who died protecting this country. Garrison Commander Colonel William McKannay spoke during the ceremony, highlighting the American flags [...]
Riley County EMS will have its north county first responder go live next month. EMS Director David Adams confirmed to Riley County Commissioners Monday that the position will start June 6. This is a position based out of Leonardville and in place until the new station is constructed. “Staff are hired and will be starting [...]
Manhattan Area Technical College celebrated its graduates over the weekend with its spring commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held at University Christian Church. President Jim Genandt says with MATC’s ceremony, they try to have a more celebratory atmosphere. Genandt says the celebration isn’t just for the students, but for the families and staff as well. [...]
Fort Riley honored its outgoing commanding general with a change of command ceremony Wednesday. Departing Major General DA Sims has been serving in the role since August of 2020. He says when he first came here he didn’t think he would be as attached to the base and the community. “To leave that is kind [...]
Riley County commissioners on Monday approved the fiscal 2023 adult and juvenile services plan for community corrections. Corrections Director Shelly Williams says they received notice of an amendment to the governor’s budget to include additional funding for corrections grants for 841 thousand dollars. It will go toward a five percent pay increase. The House and [...]