Kyle withdraws name from consideration to fill district magistrate vacancy

A former Riley County Police Department Administrative Captain has withdrawn his name from consideration for a district magistrate vacancy. Josh Kyle had been one of three nominated to fill the seat vacated by James Kepple in November in the 21st Judicial District, composed of Riley and Clay counties. Kepple is now the municipal court judge [...]

By |2023-01-25T07:19:13-06:00January 25th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on Kyle withdraws name from consideration to fill district magistrate vacancy

Manhattan City Commission approves first reading of new “Reddi Rule”

Following Manhattan City Commissioner Usha Reddi’s appointment to the Kansas Senate, the board has been discussing potential changes to one of the city’s ordinances.  At their meeting Tuesday, commissioners were presented with the first reading of a new ordinance that would prohibit city commissioners from holding dual office. As of now, there is no state [...]

By |2023-01-24T22:17:19-06:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Manhattan City Commission approves first reading of new “Reddi Rule”

Manhattan City Commission to consider new “Reddi rule” ordinance

The Manhattan City Commission tonight will consider an ordinance on first reading that would prohibit a sitting commissioner from holding a dual office. The move is a direct response to current commissioner Usha Reddi’s recent appointment to the Kansas Senate, to fill out the remainder of former Sen. Tom Hawk’s term. State law doesn’t currently [...]

By |2023-01-24T12:47:39-06:00January 24th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Comments Off on Manhattan City Commission to consider new “Reddi rule” ordinance

Online petition seeking return to free parking for Aggieville employees

One week has passed since the City of Manhattan implemented paid parking in Aggieville, but not everyone has been happy about the change. An online petition, started by employees at Aggieville’s Bluestem Bistro, is calling for a return to free parking, citing specific concerns with the City of Manhattan’s charging Aggieville employees a monthly fee [...]

By |2023-01-23T20:44:09-06:00January 23rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Online petition seeking return to free parking for Aggieville employees

Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee counties review updated cost estimates for Belvue Bridge rehab

Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties met briefly Monday to discuss impending improvements to the Belvue Bridge. Earlier this month, the two counties learned that $6.4 million in federal money had been secured by Sen. Jerry Moran to go toward bridge rehabilitation, one of several Congressionally directed spending requests in Kansas. Updated cost estimates were presented Monday [...]

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K-State celebrates Dr. King’s Day of Service

K-State students are very involved with the community, and the Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center in Manhattan had some special guests Saturday. Program Coordinator and Barn Manager Tre Holmes talks about the students. He said Saturday was about honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s. Day of Service but noted that K-State students are often at [...]

By |2023-01-23T10:45:26-06:00January 23rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on K-State celebrates Dr. King’s Day of Service
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