K-State Alumni Association hires Walker as new President, CEO
Adam Walker, new President and CEO of the K-State [...]
RCPD exploring potential feasibility study for facilities
Challenges in corrections are happening across the country. Locally, it’s prompting the Riley County Police Department to consider exploring a feasibility study to look at facilities, most notably its jail space, which has seen a spike in the average daily population in recent months. Director Brian Peete told Riley County Commissioners Thursday, it’s not uncommon [...]
Weekend events: Cowboy Poetry, Arts in the Park, Nelson Family Benefit & Auction
FRIDAY Photo by Kate Kennedy/KMAN, from the 2022 event. [...]
Weekend events: Cowboy Poetry, Arts in the Park, Nelson Family Benefit & Auction
FRIDAY What: Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest Championship Competition (free admission) When: 7 p.m. Where: Flint Hills Discovery Center Who: Finalists, Serious category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), John Marks (Gypsum, KS), Mary Powell (Longton, KS), Colby Richard (Ellsworth, KS), Kasey Rieff (Sarcoxie, MO), Scott Wiswell (Valley Center, KS). Finalists, Humorous category: Betty Burlingham (Manhattan, KS), Russell [...]
Riley County inmate charged with child sex crimes
An Abilene man jailed in Riley County is facing new charges of child sex crimes, stemming from his involvement with a minor online while incarcerated. Alvin Mason was arrested Thursday after officers found the 39-year-old abused his inmate privileges with a tablet, engaging in inappropriate acts with a 15-year-old girl online. Officers identified the crime [...]
Riley County inmate charged with child sex crimes
An Abilene man jailed in Riley County is facing [...]
Manhattan Fire Department discusses ongoing training opportunities
The Manhattan Fire Department will engage in various training certifications throughout the [...]
Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Fort Riley museum reopening
After five years of renovations and installations, the U.S. Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley is finally reopening its doors following a ribbon cutting ceremony next week. Museum Complex Director Robert Smith said it’s exciting to showcase, for the first time since 2018, the history of the U.S. Cavalry, which has a special tie to Fort [...]
Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Fort Riley museum reopening
After five years of renovations and installations, the U.S. [...]
Manhattan Fire Department discusses ongoing training opportunities
The Manhattan Fire Department will engage in various training certifications throughout the summer. Manhattan Fire Department Battalion Chief of Training Jason Hudson explains some of the available certification courses. In addition to local training, the Fire Department will be sending personnel to Texas. The Manhattan Fire Department will continue to hire throughout the year. The next academy will [...]