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Riley County reports new COVID related death; sees decrease in cases

Riley County COVID cases continue to trend downwards, however the county has reported a new death. A 74 year-old, unvaccinated male tested positive for COVID-19 on January 24 and passed away on February 9 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. His passing represents the 73rd COVID-19-related death in Riley County. The County has identified [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-09T14:28:01-06:00February 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: COVID-19|Comments Off

USD 475 school board agrees to sell land to city, pending MOU

USD 475 School Board members have voted to sell the site of the former Junction City High School to the city. During a school board meeting on Monday, Jason Butler, board member, made a motion to give the land to the city for $1 after agreements, including a memorandum of understanding that would detail the [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-09T09:40:31-06:00February 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Comments Off

Manhattan not interested in pursuing Green Valley annexation

Manhattan has no plans to further explore annexing the Green Valley area for the time being. A majority of city commissioners Tuesday voiced opposition to pursuing a contract for an extension of services study that would be required of Manhattan as a next step before considering a unilateral annexation of the community. That study would [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-08T22:57:31-06:00February 8th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Blue Township, Manhattan, Pottawatomie County|Comments Off

Pottawatomie County to apply for BASE grant program to support proposed Junietta-Marlatt bridge

Pottawatomie County commissioners have moved the needle ever so slightly toward a future bridge to connect Junietta Road to Marlatt Ave. in Riley County. In a 2-1 vote Monday, commissioners approved applying for a grant through the governor’s recently launched Building a Stronger Economy (BASE) program. The program offers new opportunities to help support infrastructure [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-08T15:59:32-06:00February 8th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Blue Township, Pottawatomie County|Comments Off

Aggieville shooting suspect charged with murder; bond set at $1.5 million

The alleged suspect in the deadly Aggieville shooting this past weekend has been charged. According to the Riley County Police Department’s arrest report Monday, 19-year-old Tremelle Montgomery, of Fort Riley, is charged with a single count of 1st degree murder and three counts of attempted 1st degree murder. Montgomery’s bond is listed at $1.5 million. [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-07T11:23:55-06:00February 7th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Small fire reported Sunday at RC McGraws

A small fire at a Manhattan bar and grill was quickly extinguished Sunday morning, but caused approximately $12,000 in damages. The Manhattan Fire Department says the fire at RC McGraws was called in just after 11:30 a.m. and was already partially extinguished when firefighters arrived on scene. The remaining fire was put out within five [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-06T20:05:34-06:00February 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad hold track maintenance fundraiser

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is holding a fundraiser for track maintenance. This is the train that operates from Abilene to Enterprise and back during the spring and summer. General Manager Ross Boelling says the railroad wasn’t well maintained by previous ownership. The project will be done in two phases, with the first starting [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-06T19:40:09-06:00February 6th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Comments Off

Photo Gallery: K-State celebrates Lunar New Year with song and dance

Numerous groups took to the stage at Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union to commemorate the university’s Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday. See a selection of images from the afternoon below. Click here for a preview of the event. The 2022 program is presented by the Vietnamese Students Association, Society of Asian Scientists [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-05T20:47:53-06:00February 5th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: K-State Activity, Manhattan|Comments Off

Aggieville shooting leaves one dead, one in custody; suspect shot by police

One person is dead and another is in stable condition in custody following an early morning shooting in Aggieville Saturday that also involved a Riley County Police officer. According to RCPD, a 21-year-old Fort Riley man was shot and killed by a 19-year-old Fort Riley man, in an apparent homicide. Preliminary investigation says the shooting [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-05T08:14:07-06:00February 5th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off

USD 475 superintendent talks Fort Riley elementary groundbreaking, 2022 State of Education

Geary County Schools USD 475 plans to highlight its strategic plan at a rescheduled 2022 State of Education address. Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston joined KMAN’s In Focus Friday, discussing numerous topics including the address. That event is now planned for March 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Junction City High School auditorium after being postponed [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-02-04T12:58:04-06:00February 4th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Geary County, Junction City|Comments Off