Authorities investigating after stolen vehicle recovered from Pottawatomie County lake

Authorities in Pottawatomie County recovered a stolen vehicle Thursday that had been submerged in the Pottawatomie County Cross Creek Lake, about eight miles south of Havensville. According to Undersheriff Doug Adams, the reporting party was unsure how long the vehicle had been submerged. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office and Junction City Fire Department Dive team [...]

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By |2023-10-06T11:54:40-05:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Authorities investigating after stolen vehicle recovered from Pottawatomie County lake

OZtoberfest, Riley Fall Festival, Little Apple Marathon highlight busy weekend in Flint Hills

With K-State Football playing a rare Friday night contest, a number of community events are taking place Saturday around the area. In Wamego, Oztoberfest is taking place. Events will take place in downtown Wamego throughout the day including the family festival, the Wizard’s beer & wine garden, a commuity after Oz event and Oz Museum [...]

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By |2023-10-05T14:19:16-05:00October 5th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on OZtoberfest, Riley Fall Festival, Little Apple Marathon highlight busy weekend in Flint Hills

Frustrated residents seeking changes to Pott County nuisance dog resolution

Pottawatomie County commissioners heard from a local couple seeking a revision in the county’s nuisance dog resolution. Paul Barkey, a 77-year-old combat-related disabled veteran, says he was threatened by two of his neighbor’s pit bulls July 5 in Blackjack Estates, while attending to a tree on his property damaged in a storm.   The incident [...]

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By |2023-10-03T07:51:08-05:00October 3rd, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Frustrated residents seeking changes to Pott County nuisance dog resolution

Former Pottawatomie County Commissioner calls on McKee to resign

Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee was absent from Monday’s weekly meeting, one week after a resident brought to light possible discrepancies in McKee’s travel receipts from this past summer to attend various meetings. During public comment Monday morning, former commissioner Barb Kolde, of St. George, called on McKee to step down from the commission. Local [...]

By |2023-09-18T14:19:35-05:00September 18th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Former Pottawatomie County Commissioner calls on McKee to resign

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence at 4th Annual Business Awards

The Manhattan Area Chamber of Conference recognized local businesses at the fourth annual Business Awards. Business of the Year was awarded to the financial firm Sink Gorden and Associates. CPA James Gordon accepted the award. The Small Business of the Year award was given to Arthur-Green, LLP Attorneys at Law. KO Boxing and Fitness were [...]

By |2023-09-12T16:12:51-05:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Manhattan Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence at 4th Annual Business Awards

Pottawatomie County Commissioner under fire for mileage reimbursement discrepancies

Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee is coming under scrutiny for discrepancies noted in her expenses for trips she took to attend meetings for the Flint Hills Regional Council and other committees she serves on. McKee was initially questioned at the Aug. 28 Board of County Commission meeting by local resident and current planning commissioner Steve [...]

By |2023-09-12T13:47:33-05:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Pottawatomie County Commissioner under fire for mileage reimbursement discrepancies

Tuttle Creek Park Hosts 15th Annual Speedy PD’s Race for Parkinson’s

Saturday was the 15th annual Speedy PD’s Run for Parkinson’s Disease at Tuttle Creek State Park. As per usual, turnout was quite high with several people running or walking in the race. Julie Miller and her grandson Connor were some of the participants in the event. Jane Pringle was a volunteer in the event and [...]

By |2023-08-26T11:04:45-05:00August 26th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Tuttle Creek Park Hosts 15th Annual Speedy PD’s Race for Parkinson’s

Pottawatomie County Commission hears update on changes to unified development regulations

Pottawatomie County Commissioners discussed changes to the county’s unified development regulations during their Monday meeting. County Planner Stephan Metzger tells commissioners they are proposing small changes that serve primarily as clarifications for existing regulations. One of those changes intends to prevent a loophole in their paved road requirements for lot splitting. Another clarification includes a [...]

By |2023-08-01T07:57:24-05:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Pottawatomie County Commission hears update on changes to unified development regulations

Pottawatomie County to hold public hearing regarding proposed zoning regulation changes

Pottawatomie County has announced a public hearing will take place next week on potential zoning regulation changes. The hearing is regarding the Unified Development Regulations that govern development and uses permitted on county properties. According to a county news release, most of the changes include typo fixes and clarifications of existing regulations. All of the [...]

By |2023-07-12T14:30:36-05:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Pottawatomie County to hold public hearing regarding proposed zoning regulation changes

Pottawatomie County sets August hearing for 2024 budget

On Monday, Pottawatomie County Commissioners set the date for an August hearing regarding the 2024 budget and revenue neutral rate. Before giving their approval, commissioners heard an update from Assistant County Administrator and Finance Office Heather Gladbach on where the budget’s general fund currently stands With the .779 decrease from 2023, the county’s proposed general [...]

By |2023-07-10T11:29:33-05:00July 10th, 2023|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on Pottawatomie County sets August hearing for 2024 budget
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