The current Tuttle Creek Lake conditions are unusual this year, with the lake’s level at 1,073, which is 3 ft. below normal pool. US Army Corps of Engineers Operations Manager Brian McNulty tells KMAN, if these trends continue, the lake could potentially reach near record low pools, rarely seen since the Corps began operations in 1963. Inflow has been [...]
The Riley County Law Board will take its meeting on the road Monday to Keats Park. The agenda includes an opportunity for public comment, followed by a monthly update from the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 17, a Community Advisory Board Update from Chairperson Dennis Cook and one executive session. Consent agenda items include [...]
The new Leonardville EMS station is set to be open 24/7 upon its completion in a few weeks. EMS/Ambulance Director David Adams is working to get staff ready to go for the opening, which is anticipated in early October. Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke addresses some of the ways the county is financing the new [...]
Local health officials are reminding the public that flu season is upon us. The health department is currently waiting for FDA and CDC approval of the new COVID booster, which will be available without appointment to everyone 6 months or older. The flu vaccine will be available at the health department beginning on Sept. 18. Riley [...]
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 [...]
A Riley County jury has convicted a former Fort Riley soldier of murdering 21-year-old Joshua Wardi, a Fort Riley soldier from Texas, gunned down outside an Aggieville bar in February 2022. Jurors on Monday returned guilty verdicts finding 21-year-old Tremelle Montgomery responsible of first-degree intentional murder, along with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and [...]
City Park was host to the 9/11 Day of Remembrance on Sunday where several dignitaries were on hand for the event. Guests laid 2,987 American flags with names of the victims who perished on that fateful day 22 years ago in the park. This included five flags being laid by Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland [...]
The Press will be rocking the 80s Friday the 8th in an effort to help the Manhattan chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Originally scheduled for July 1, weather caused the “Pretty in Pink” event to be postponed. Area Director Michelle Sink explains the importance of the organization. The event will feature a number of [...]
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on Thursday around 3:00 p.m. An employee of Menards reported that on Sept. 2, an unknown suspect entered the business and stole a Generac generator and a Champion generator. The total loss was estimated to be $2,100. Anyone with information [...]
A jury trial begins Tuesday in the case of a man accused in the February 2022 murder of a Fort Riley soldier outside an Aggieville bar. Tremelle Montgomery is charged with first degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Joshua Wardi. An amended complaint, filed in Riley County District Court also lists three counts of [...]
