Manhattan

NBAF receives LEED Gold certification

Manhattan’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) was recognized for sustainable design and development with a recent certification. The $1.25 billion federal biocontainment lab was given a Gold certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, having exceeded expectations for sustainable development. NBAF is the first such American facility to receive a [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-11T11:09:24-06:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: K-State Activity, Manhattan|Comments Off

NBAF receives LEED Gold certification

Manhattan’s National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) was recognized for sustainable design and development with a recent certification. The $1.25 billion federal biocontainment lab was given a Gold certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, having exceeded expectations for sustainable development. NBAF is the first such American facility to receive a [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-11T11:09:24-06:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: K-State Activity, Manhattan|Comments Off

Recent snow a welcome sight as drought conditions continue across Kansas

Thursday’s snowfall has been a significant help to the lack of moisture seen in the region for the past several months. An estimated 6 to 7 inches of snow fell in the Manhattan area. It’s the second significant snowfall in a week, following the 4.5 inches of snow that fell Sunday. It comes as the [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-10T14:00:40-06:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off

Manhattan Parks and Recreation gearing up for summer activities

Despite the current weather forecast, summer is quickly approaching and that means swimming. Sydni Baker, Manhattan recreation specialist of aquatics, tells KMAN that pool operations and activities will be back to nearly normal this season. She says they are excited to bring back all their activities and classes. “We will have our typical water aerobics [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-09T09:50:15-06:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan, Top Story|Comments Off

Cheesy goodness coming to Manhattan

Downtown Manhattan Inc is bringing a one of a kind festival to downtown this year. Executive Director, Gina Snyder says it’s an event that deserves a drum roll, that event– a mac and cheese festival. She adds that it actually has a unique and local tie. “You all might remember when Kevin and Kurstin Harris [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-09T09:34:13-06:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Snow storm to impact travel Wednesday night, Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for areas along and north of Interstate 70 from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday. That includes Riley, Geary, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties. An estimated 4 to 8 inches of snow is possible in the Manhattan area, with heavier amounts expected further to the [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-09T08:26:19-06:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

No injuries after Wednesday morning house fire in Manhattan

No injuries were reported after a house fire early Wednesday morning in northwest Manhattan. The Manhattan Fire Department was called out to 2112 Farming Dale Court just after 4 a.m. to the report of a two-story house fully involved with fire. The fire reached a second alarm before being contained within an hour and 20 [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-09T06:57:06-06:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Pretrial in 2020 murder case in Manhattan rescheduled to March 21

A trial for a man charged in the October 2020 deaths of two people in Manhattan was postponed Monday. Montrell Vassar is charged on a count of first degree murder as well as felony murder, under which a defendant can be tried for deaths that occur in the course of another crime even if the [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-07T19:58:18-06:00March 7th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Manhattan to finalize STAR bond district expansion March 15

Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved expanding the Downtown sales tax and revenue (STAR) bond district on first reading at their Tuesday meeting, and now look to March 15 to finalize approval. If approved on second reading, commissioners will see the topic before them again in April to review the proposed project plan. “It isn’t often [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-05T18:53:47-06:00March 5th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan|Comments Off

Kimball Ave closure to start Monday

Kimball Avenue in Manhattan will have another major closure impacting traffic. Starting Monday, a section of Kimball Ave, almost directly in front of Bill Snyder Family Stadium, will be closed to thru traffic as crews widen the roadway, install sidewalks, and do a full reconstruct of the street and storm drainage system. City Manager Ron [...]

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By Sunny 1025 Staff|2022-03-04T15:47:41-06:00March 4th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off