Authorities are investigating after two women reported their apartment was burglarized this week. The Riley County Police Department says the pair reported returning to their apartment in the 1000 block of Vattier (Vuh-teer) Street shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, finding a naked man inside, who had damaged a few small items. Officers were called to [...]
Kansas State University is continuing work toward addressing close to half a billion dollars worth of deferred maintenance on campus. In an interview recently with KMAN, President Richard Linton spoke about plans for Ahearn Fieldhouse and the Natatorium. The university is also planning a major infrastructure project for the College of Agriculture, which includes construction [...]
The new Leonardville EMS station is set to be open 24/7 upon its completion in a few weeks. EMS/Ambulance Director David Adams is working to get staff ready to go for the opening, which is anticipated in early October. Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke addresses some of the ways the county is financing the new [...]
Local health officials are reminding the public that flu season is upon us. The health department is currently waiting for FDA and CDC approval of the new COVID booster, which will be available without appointment to everyone 6 months or older. The flu vaccine will be available at the health department beginning on Sept. 18. Riley [...]
Judge David Bruns The Kansas Court of Appeals will [...]
The Kansas Court of Appeals will hear three pending appellate cases next week on the K-State campus in observance of Constitution Day. The first case involves a civil appeal involving a violation of zoning regulations from Riley County, between the Board of County Commissioners and local resident Gary Kilner, who contends his property is exempt [...]
Manhattan City Commissioners heard an update Tuesday regarding the [...]
Manhattan City Commissioners heard an update Tuesday regarding the Beyond Tomorrow Downtown Plan, the first update on the plan since early May. The draft plan takes a broad look at the master plan for development of the downtown business district. Senior Planner for Community Development Ben Chmiel says a number of surveys were conducted among [...]
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Conference recognized local businesses [...]
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Conference recognized local businesses at the fourth annual Business Awards. Business of the Year was awarded to the financial firm Sink Gorden and Associates. CPA James Gordon accepted the award. The Small Business of the Year award was given to Arthur-Green, LLP Attorneys at Law. KO Boxing and Fitness were [...]
