The November 8th General Election is fast approaching, and [...]
The November 8th General Election is fast approaching, and there’s some important deadlines to consider before then. Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo says the registration deadline is Tuesday, October 11th. Vargo also reminds all that advanced voting starts October 19th, and it’s something to consider since November weather is unpredictable. Vargo says the time it [...]
Manhattan will receive nearly $2.4 million from the State of Kansas for a pair of infrastructure projects, included in a host of projects receiving funds through the Kansas 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program. “Manhattan Catholic School students and staff will soon find it much easier and safer to cross the street as they go between classes, [...]
Riley County Police have arrested a Manhattan man accused [...]
Riley County Police have arrested a Manhattan man accused in a March shooting incident for a probation violation. According to Thursday’s activity report, 38-year-old Ryan Powell was arrested late Wednesday. The violation is in reference to a March 27 domestic altercation in which Powell is accused of shooting a 23-year-old man in the leg. The [...]
Members of the Geary County USD 475 school board [...]
Members of the Geary County USD 475 school board appear to have two sites in mind for a proposed early childhood development center. The idea is being proposed to help make the district more appealing to service members at Fort Riley and help grow the district’s reach. Having narrowed its options from 11 potential sites, [...]
The Riley County Police Department has opened a Community Survey in [...]
The Riley County Police Department has opened a Community Survey in an attempt to capture perceptions of RCPD’s performance in accomplishing our mission of reducing crime and improving the quality of life for the citizens we serve. The results of the survey will assist in plans for future law enforcement tactics in Riley County and best practices [...]
Enrollment is up at Manhattan-Ogden Schools, nearing pre-pandemic levels. USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid delivered the annual enrollment report to the school board Wednesday, noting the district saw a significant increase in enrollment numbers compared to last year. Some of the larger increases were seen in the secondary schools, in particular at Manhattan High [...]
