Drug Court Program making significant strides despite its infancy

Riley County Community Corrections Director Shelly Williams told commissions today that the Drug Court Program is progressing nicely. Started in March of 2022, it is a specialty court authorized by the Kansas Supreme Court, which also has Veterans and DWI courts. Williams explains: Drug Court is for people with substance abuse disorders. The program provides oversight from the court, [...]

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PBS will include Goodnow House in Kansas Historic Buildings documentary

Riley County Museum Director Katharine Hensler says PBS Wichita has requested permission to film a segment at the Goodnow House State Historic Site. PBS asked to be allowed on the grounds and inside the buildings, and requested to interview an employee. Hensler said the county is just one of three parties who need to grant access. The site is managed [...]

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Riley County updates employee COVID-19 policy

Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs requested the commission approve an updated employee policy regarding COVID-19. If an employee has had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they should check their temperature and assess symptoms daily before work for ten days. The employee will wear a mask and maintain social distancing [...]

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17-year-old from Junction City arrested for shootings in Manhattan

A 17-year-old from Junction City is facing charges of attempted murder, tied to shootings reported in the 700 block of Colorado Street in Manhattan in June and July. The Riley County Police Department says Brayln Marsh was arrested by Junction City Police on Aug. 1 on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts [...]

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K-State among most LGBTQ+ friendly colleges in the nation

Kansas State has been named one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly colleges in the nation by Campus Pride. The annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students list uses a rating scale, a comprehensive national rating system that measures LGBTQ-friendly campus life. It ranked K-State with its top value of five stars for [...]

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