House Speaker Hawkins touring Kansas as leadership looks toward 2024 tax bill proposal

Kansas legislative leaders are touring the state looking for momentum on a tax bill proposal that was unable to get through a veto by Gov. Laura Kelly this spring. The proposal would have implemented a 5.15% income tax rate for all Kansans, decreasing revenue by an estimated $330 million annually. House Speaker Dan Hawkins explains [...]

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K-State now using license plate recognition on campus

The new process eliminates the need for physical parking permits like hangtags or stickers. Virtual registration of user license plates serves as their permit, granting access to K-State parking lots and the garage. The university says motorcycle permits remain physical, with no changes. Parking Services has removed the gates and added speed bumps to slow [...]

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RCPD searching for man who reportedly exposed himself at Walmart

Riley County Police are searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself inside Walmart. Officers filed a report for lewd and lascivious behavior just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after employees reported the unknown suspect was flashing people. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Doing so could qualify you for a cash [...]

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Howard Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State senior quarterback Will Howard added to his preseason accolades on Tuesday as he was named to the watch list for the 2023 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. Howard is one of 48 quarterbacks in the nation to be named to the [...]

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Manhattan Tech, USD 383 negotiating new MOU for concurrent course offerings

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 and Manhattan Area Technical College entered the new school year without a negotiated agreement for concurrent and automotive technology education offerings at Manhattan High School. The memorandum of understanding traditionally spells out how much MATC is required to reimburse to the school district, which provides the faculty for general education and Excel [...]

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City Commission discusses 2024 overall budget, water utility increases

Discussions regarding the overall 2024 budget took place Tuesday during the Manhattan City Commission’s work session. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers presented how the proposed budget currently sits. The proposed budget for 2024 is nearly a 20% increase from last year. Hilgers explained where some of this spike comes from. Commissioner John Matta voiced concerns [...]

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