Manhattan Mayor Mark Hatesohl has officially filed for re-election [...]
The Manhattan Housing Authority and UFM Community Learning Center are receiving a $1.5 million grant to support a local pre-apprenticeship program. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced $90 million in funds to workforce development programs nationwide. MHA’s YouthBuild program will train young people in construction, allowing anyone from ages 16 to 24 to learn [...]
Earlier this month, Wareham Hall Inc., the nonprofit organization working to revitalize the Wareham Opera House in downtown Manhattan, received a $250,000 grant from the State Park Revitalization & Investment in Notable Tourism (SPRINT) program. President Blade Mages says the funding, part of $30 million in tourism grants from leftover American Rescue Plan Act funds, [...]
Manhattan resident Audrey Swartz has become the ninth person to file for the USD 383 school board election. According to a Friday release, Swartz is a strong advocate for equitable education for all students, noting interest in expanding the district’s recently implemented personalized learning. She also aims to increase availability of mental health services for [...]
Manhattan Mayor Mark Hatesohl has officially filed for re-election to the Manhattan City Commission. The three-term commissioner announced his intent in late April to seek re-election, with a continued focus on economic growth, community revitalization and fiscal responsibility. Hatesohl is a local businessman who owns and operates Chiropractic Family Health Center in Manhattan. Five candidates [...]
Riley County Commissioners recevied more 2024 budget requests Thursday. [...]
Riley County Commissioners recevied more 2024 budget requests Thursday. The County Clerk’s budget ask is over $13,000 higher than last year, attributed to printing and duplicating services for the mailing of the revenue neutral rate notices, which totaled over $18,000 last year. The state is reimbursing counties for that this year, but not in 2024. [...]
Also filing for the USD 383 school board Thursday [...]
Also filing for the USD 383 school board Thursday was Katie Allen, of Manhattan. In an emailed statement to KMAN Friday morning, Allen wrote: “I am seeking a position on the USD 383 School Board because I want to support the success of our district, schools, staff, and students. As a mother of two children [...]
Memorial Day Services will take place across the area [...]
