Army names new Fort Riley commander to replace fired officer
Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin-courtesy photo The United States Army announced today that Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin will assume command of the 1st Infantry Division headquartered at Fort Riley, Kansas. Martin,...
View ArticleUS-China joint veterinary program selects four Chinese students for...
The U.S.-China Center for Animal Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University has selected four students to attend the university next year for pre-veterinary studies...
View ArticlePumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Fair this weekend
The 43rd Annual Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Fair is being held this weekend at Cico Park in Manhattan. The event is free to the public with free parking available. Local vendors are on hand selling...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests September 30
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow...
View ArticleKansas Regents: Five Percent Budget Cuts Would Cut Deep
By Sam Zeff Kansas universities could be forced to cut $56.4 million if the Governor orders a five percent budget cut in the next two fiscal years.STEPHEN KORANDA / KANSAS PUBLIC RADIO If Kansas is...
View ArticleCollege of Human Ecology’s Goff receives national honor for exceptional...
Kansas State University’s Briana S. Nelson Goff was one of four Americans to receive the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal from the chief of staff of the U.S. Army on Sept. 15. The ceremony took...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests October 3
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow...
View ArticleStar Wars Reads Day this Saturday at Manhattan Public Library
The force is strong in Manhattan, Kansas! From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, Manhattan Public Library will celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with activities for all ages. At noon, a movie...
View ArticleFirst-time youth deer hunters invited to Fort Riley
The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group will host a “first time” youth deer hunt Oct. 7-10 at Fort Riley. Experienced deer hunters from the group’s board will guide the first-time hunters, who must be 9 to 15...
View ArticleUniversity receives patent for vaccine that could protect livestock, make...
A newly patented vaccine by Kansas State University researchers could be good news for meat consumers. The researchers developed a solution that could provide effective, antibiotic-free prevention of...
View ArticleFraternity and Sorority Life Ambassadors selected for 2016-2017 school year
Helping promote Kansas State University’s fraternity and sorority community to potential students, the campus, the public and more will be the job of 30 students Fraternity and Sorority Life...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests October 4
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow...
View ArticleRiley County Historical Museum to host centennial celebration
The Riley County Historical Museum Wednesday is inviting the public to celebrate its 100th anniversary this Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park, 1710 Avery Drive in Manhattan. The...
View ArticleFlint Hills Discovery Center to host Youth Dinner Theater
Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie will be on their way to the Flint Hills Discovery Center on Saturday, October 22, 5:30-9 p.m. for the Great American Medicine Show Youth Dinner Theater. The show has...
View Article97th Military Police battalion welcomes new commanding officer
Fort Riley’s 97th Military Police battalion will welcome a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Cavalry Parade Field. Lt. Col. Ann Meredith is set...
View ArticleLocal group seeks to raise awareness to veteran suicide
A group of local veterans continued their efforts to raise awareness for a troubling issue on Saturday as the Veteran Suicide Awareness group stopped by the Blue Earth Plaza to promote the Buddy Check...
View ArticleCommunity “Walk-In” planned to celebrate collaborative spirit in USD 383.
Manhattan-Ogden KNEA is joining hundreds of other schools across the country on October 6 to participate in a “Walk-In” to highlight quality public schools and the promise they provide for students....
View ArticleRCPD Information on the “Creepy Clown” Prank
Nationwide there have been several school districts affected by this “creepy clown” prank. I wanted to let you know more about it in the event it occurs here. Topeka and Wichita have both seen threats...
View ArticleKansas State University students selected to promote libraries, educate peers
Thousands of students spend time studying in Kansas State University Libraries, and about 60 students find part-time work there every year. But a select group is going above and beyond to promote...
View ArticleUniversity’s TechAccel and KBED event series finalists for national award
Two innovative partnerships that are helping stimulate economic development in the Flint Hills region are receiving national recognition for their efforts. The Kansas State University Institute for...
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