The Riley County Health Department is bringing back its [...]
The Riley County Health Department is bringing back its popular Bug-A-Palooza Saturday, a family-themed interactive event aimed at protecting against insect bites, snakes, poison ivy and severe weather. Director Julie Gibbs says they’re excited to host the event which has been on hiatus for a few years, primarily because of the pandemic. Activities include a [...]
Wamego’s annual Tulip Festival returns this weekend, one of [...]
Wamego’s annual Tulip Festival returns this weekend, one of the community’s biggest tourism draws each year. More than 160 craft vendors will set up inside Wamego City Park, including about 20 food vendors, a petting zoo and bouncy houses. There will also be a new family fun area with interactive activities. Wamego Area Chamber of [...]
Crisis Center Inc. Executive Director Kathy Ray addresses a [...]
“We’re here. We believe you. We support you. It’s not your fault.” That was the message Kathy Ray delivered to a gathering outside the Riley County Courthouse Thursday over the noon hour. The executive director of The Crisis Center Inc, was one of several from the Flint Hills Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to give [...]
The Riley County Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals earlier [...]
The Riley County Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals earlier this week unanimously recommended denial of a proposed electrical substation in the Ashland Township near the Konza Prairie Biological Station. More than 90 people, including nearby landowners and other residents attended a Monday hearing, many voicing opposition, citing proximity to a nearby cemetery, the preservation of [...]
A St. George woman is jailed on a host of charges stemming from a crash Tuesday in Randolph. The Riley County Police Department responded to the intersection of West Randolph and North 1st Streets where a Dodge Grand Caravan was located still running after striking a power pole. The driver, 33-year-old Krystle Zimmer, was located [...]
Manhattan City Commissioners discussed, during their Tuesday work session, [...]
