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Manhattan man arrested after fleeing police, damaging RCPD vehicle
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday night after attempting to escape RCPD. 38-year-old James Watkins of Manhattan was taken into...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20211 min read


COVID hospitalizations in Riley County rise to 4, net 2 increase in active cases
Health officials say that a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations is not surprising, and follows the progression trends seen...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


COVID-19 outbreak declared at Meadowlark Hills as county sees drop in active cases since Thursday
Riley County Health and KDHE have confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan. A total of 8 staff and residents have...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Manhattan negotiating e-scooter pilot program contract
Manhattan residents may be sharing their streets and sidewalks with electric scooters before summer. The City Commission Tuesday...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Manhattan reconsidering mask ordinance, further discussion planned for July 7
Manhattan will continue working on a mandatory mask ordinance after a majority of commissioners expressed support Tuesday. Manhattan...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Manhattan outside agencies request funding flat with 2020, aTa returns 2020 allocations
Facing COVID-19 related revenue hits, the City of Manhattan foresees some tough calls in allocating funds to outside agencies. City...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20217 min read


COVID-19 outbreaks reported linked to Aggieville, KSU Football
Health officials Wednesday officially designated COVID-19 outbreaks centered around Aggieville and Kansas State University. Riley County...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Evening flashlight vigil concludes Manhattan Juneteenth observations
Following a morning march, at least 100 Manhattan residents continued Juneteenth observations Friday night at City Park with a ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Keats Sewer District to have waste treated at Manhattan plant
Manhattan and Riley County officials at a joint meeting Thursday agreed to draft an interlocal agreement to service the new Keats Sewer ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Reddi calls for Manhattan diversity advisory board
Looking to broaden representation within city employment and leadership, Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi Tuesday proposed a diversity and ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Manhattan, KSU to split deployment of 500 e-scooters in pilot program
Manhattan will see e-scooters on its right-of-ways starting in the Fall. The City Commission Tuesday unanimously voted to finalize a deal...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Update: search continues for alligator spotted in Wildcat Creek
The search for an alligator found in Wildcat Creek that was stolen from a Manhattan pet store continues. It’s been two days since the...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Manhattan to begin Downtown public art installations
Manhattan will soon see new art installations crop up on its 3rd Street corridor in what officials hope will become a regular...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Manhattan awards Kirkwood Drive extension project to Ebert Construction
A Wamego construction company was chosen to extend Kirkwood Drive north in anticipation of a new recreation center co-located at ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20213 min read


Manhattan abates 1/4 of mall rent, to open sidewalks for dining, retail uses
After closing for 51 days due to COVID-19, Manhattan will abate one quarter of the Manhattan Town Center’s annual rent. Manhattan City...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20215 min read


MATC students finish skills-based courses in person, Board re-signs Genandt through ’23
Students enrolled in skills-based classes at Manhattan Area Technical College wrapped up their semester last week, having received ...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Local Officials Condemn Floyd Killing, Call for Tough Race Talks
Area officials are condemning the killing of an unarmed African American man by a White Minneapolis police officer. George Floyd died...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20214 min read


‘Bittersweet’: Manhattan finance director in final week before retirement
A long-time presence in Manhattan’s finance department is in his final week of work before retirement. Chief Financial Officer Bernie...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Manhattan officials present flat mill levy, discuss employee raises, new revenue
Manhattan officials Tuesday discussed new revenue, increasing cash balances and rising debt service in a broad budget overview. Manhattan...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20216 min read


Kolasheski to be promoted; will lead V Corps following change of command
After a unanimous confirmation, the “Big Red One” commanding general was scheduled to be promoted to lieutenant general and will lead a...

Nick McNamara
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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