Manhattan City Commission considers $150k consultation for economic policy, development process, housing strategy review
During their Wednesday work session, Manhattan City Commissioners discussed a possible contract with Baker Tilly and Virchow Krause accounting and consulting firm to review the city’s development processes and economic policies and develop implementation plans for housing initiatives. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers said the firm’s outside perspective and experience across the country would greatly [...]
Riley County Commissioners are supportive of creating a task force to determine the future of the Riley County Fairgrounds. The KSU Foundation has proposed using their future livestock arena near the Stanley Stout Center as a centerpiece for what could become the new home of the Riley County Fair as well as the Kaw Valley [...]
Riley County home owners should be receiving their 2023 Change of Value Notices in the mail this week. County Appraiser Anna Burson noted that many residents will see significant increases in their home’s valuation. Burson says the Appraiser’s Office does not determine how much residents will pay in property taxes. The Change of Valuation Notice [...]
Three incidents involving thefts of catalytic converters were reported over the weekend to the Riley County Police Department. According to Monday’s activity report, the first incident occurred Friday afternoon in the 400 block of North 16th Street. The estimated total loss was around $830. A second theft was reported Friday evening at Manhattan Town Center, [...]
An 18-year-old Manhattan man is jailed for attempted arson. According to the Riley County Police Department, Joseph Bauer Jr. is accused of throwing a piece of clothing onto a stove and turning it on, in an attempt to set it on fire. The item was removed by a separate party before it became inflamed. Bauer [...]