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Riley County planning youth vaccine clinics, encourages flu awareness
With Pfizer eligibility expected to be expanded to youths ages 5 to 11 in November, Riley County health officials have plans for COVID-19...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20214 min read


NORTHVIEW ADVOCATES PETITION CITY COMMISSION FOR EISENHOWER KITCHEN FUNDS
After efforts to lobby Manhattan officials to support funding full-service kitchen amenities in the soon-to-open community recreation ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20216 min read


NEW VIEW OF NORTHVIEW?
Northview residents and Manhattan community members saw visions of a possible future for the neighborhood Wednesday, the culmination of a...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20216 min read


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT A PRIORITY IN HOME REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
After a socially distanced year marked with canceled events and gatherings, a Manhattan-based non-profit is hoping a new home ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20213 min read


NORTHVIEW ADVOCATES PUSH CITY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY KITCHEN
A group of Northview residents and organizers are calling on Manhattan to fund kitchen appliances for the community and recreation ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20217 min read


PRINCIPAL GOOS BRINGS COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP OUTLOOK TO NORTHVIEW
Uncertainty is common when starting up a new job and life in a new city and adding in a global pandemic during that time does little to ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20215 min read


NORTHVIEW COLLABORATES TO ADDRESS FOOD NEED
Facing rising food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Manhattan’s Northview neighborhood, as well as Riley County as a whole, ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 13, 20216 min read


Fort Riley welcomes new CG, says farewell to Kolasheski
With a blast from “Old Thunder,” a replica 1855 model 3-inch ordinance cannon, the ceremony had officially begun. Fort Riley’s transfer...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


KSU international students adjusting to semester changes
There’s a lot of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic for international students planning to attend U.S. colleges and universities ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Around 100 protest racism on KSU campus July 4th
Around 100 people on July 4th marched from Aggieville’s Triangle Park to K-State President Richard Myers’ home on campus, protesting...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


K-State administrative furloughs to impact 1,400 workers
K-State announced a round of administrative furloughs amid COVID-19 fiscal hits during a virtual town hall Friday morning. Unlike...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Manhattan approves ’21 budget, sales tax ballot question, extends mask ordinance
Manhattan Tuesday unanimously approved its 2021 budget, featuring a flat mill levy and no salary increases for city employees. Read about...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20218 min read


Manhattan not open to closing 2 pools in ’21 amid funding gap
As Manhattan officials look to make up a $2.7 million funding gap for fiscal year 2021, commissioners want to ensure Parks and Recreation...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Manhattan discusses EcoDevo tax replacement, Chamber funding for FY21
Looking to shore up future finances, Manhattan is looking at replacing the existing economic development sales tax with one that ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20217 min read


Manhattan rejects pursuing city emergency resolution at this time
Manhattan will not immediately pursue a city-specific emergency resolution amid the COVID-19 pandemic after a testy-at-times discussion ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Manhattan approves 1st reading of ’21 budget, takes another step on EcoDevo sales tax question
Manhattan Tuesday unanimously passed a 1st reading of its 2021 budget featuring a flat mill levy. The full budget amounts more than $166...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20219 min read


Manhattan mulls sales tax ballot question provisions, looks at extra utility rate hike
Manhattan continues to work on the details of a possible 2020 ballot question to extend the existing economic development sales tax...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Manhattan looks at ‘bone-deep’ cuts to fill FY’21 funding gap
Manhattan is considering 5 to 10 percent cuts in city departments for the 2021 budget as officials look to fill a $2.7 million gap in...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20218 min read


Face masks required in Manhattan public spaces, enforcement starting Thursday
Manhattan Tuesday joined Wichita and a selection of other communities in passing an ordinance requiring residents wear face coverings in...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Kansas violent crime up amid overall downward crime figures, local area below state average
Crime in Kansas overall was down in 2019, though violent crime has continued on a multi-year upward trend according to a Friday report....

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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