Motorcyclist injured in Geary County crash

A Wakefield man is recovering after a weekend motorcycle crash in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash occurred just before 8:30 p.m. Friday near the junction of Kansas Highway 82 and U.S. Highway 77, about five miles east of Wakefield. Authorities say the motorcyclist was eastbound on K-82 when the bike failed [...]

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Country Stampede considering new location for future festivals

The Country Stampede is facing a possible relocation sometime in the near future. The festival announced in a Facebook post Thursday that, due to increasing property taxes, it may have to find a new location outside of the state capital. According to the Country Stampede, their landlord and property owner, Shelby Development, recently stated that [...]

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Parking services provides Aggieville Garage mid-year update

Last month, Manhattan City Commissioners received a six-month update from parking services regarding revenue and activity at the Aggieville Parking Garage. Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger told KMAN the garage saw an increase in traffic throughout the school semester and had accrued nearly $70,000 in revenue between mid-January and the end of June. During that [...]

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RCPD investigating text message scam involving Manhattan business

Riley County Police say a Manhattan business is out about $1,100 after a text messaging scam this week. A report for theft by deception and unlawful computer acts was filed Wednesday listing Fox Home Innovations as the victim. Police say an unknown suspect posing as an employee instructed another employee through text messages to purchase [...]

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VA extends deadline for PACT Act benefit applications

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the deadline for Veterans and survivors who applied for PACT Act benefits to through Monday. The extension was made out of an abundance of caution after recent reports of technical issues with the VA website and high demand. Benefits will be backdated to Aug. 10, 2022, the [...]

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