Manhattan business reports nearly $20k in damage from burglary
A Manhattan business was burglarized Friday after police reported more than $13,000 worth of items were stolen. Energy Center Manhattan Pool was listed as the victim. RCPD says numerous items were stolen, including pumps, filters, valves, a ladder deck and a spa vacuum. The business also reported five vehicles had their catalytic converters removed, causing [...]

Kansas State University President Richard Linton has announced plans to increase wages for staff in the upcoming academic year. In a letter penned to the university community Monday, Linton noted plans to invest more than $12 million in compensation increases and salary adjustments. Linton says the vast majority of this funding will support faculty and [...]
Kansas State University has announced that Brad Behnke will serve as interim dean in the College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1. Behnke, a professor and associate dean of research and graduate studies, was appointed following an internal search, replacing Craig Harms, who is stepping down after serving in the interim role since [...]
A third candidate has officially filed for the Manhattan City Commission election this fall. Peter Oppelt announced his candidacy Friday. The 35-year-old received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kansas State University, after serving eight years in the U.S. Army. In an emailed statement to KMAN, Oppelt says he’s running because he thinks he can [...]
Donation barrels will be set up at both Dillons locations in Manhattan, starting this weekend, in an effort to help Harvesters and the Flint Hills Breadbasket. The barrels will be located near the exit doors and customers are invited to purchase non-perishable foods to serve as a donation. To inspire customer donations, Dillons is donating [...]