Regents approve tuition hikes for universities in Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition rates for the state’s six universities mostly ranging from 2.5 percent to 2.9 percent. The rates for the next school year approved...
View ArticleBike Across Kansas passes through the Little Apple
The annual “Bike Across Kansas” event passed through Manhattan and Riley County on Thursday. The midday ride saw hundreds of cyclists participating in the event, which started in 1975. “It’s been...
View ArticleMaurice Dismissed from the Men’s Basketball Team
Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber announced today that sophomore forward Isaiah Maurice has been dismissed from the Wildcat men’s basketball program for a violation of team rules. “There are...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests June 16
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 Police investigating attempted murder
Riley County Dispatch received a call at approximately 10:15 PM on June 15, 2017 regarding a man who fell down and was possibly injured in the 1000 block of Fremont St. EMS was dispatched to the scene,...
View ArticleCelebrate the 28th annual Juneteenth this weekend at City Park
To commemorate the end of slavery in 1865, Manhattan City Park will play host this weekend to the 28th annual Juneteenth celebration. This year’s celebration includes new activities and events to...
View ArticleFeast of the Fields coming up at River Creek Farms
A one of a kind culinary experience will take place this Saturday at Feast of the Fields hosted by River Creek Farms. Using meats, produce, and wines from the Flint Hills region, Feast of the Fileds...
View ArticleImprovements to College Avenue/Claflin Road intersection begin June 19
KDOT and the City of Manhattan will begin an improvement project at the College Avenue/Claflin Road intersection in Manhattan on Monday, June 19. The project will include new traffic signals,...
View ArticleNational Festival of Breads this Saturday
The annual National Festival of Breads is coming up this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Manhattan Conference Center. Inside the ballroom will be baking demonstrations, eight finalists...
View ArticleKansas woman hospitalized after Jeep rolls on I-70
GEARY COUNTY- One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Saturday in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Natalie A. Blair, 32, Shawnee,...
View ArticleRCPD investigate shooting at Blue Hills Shopping Center
Riley County Dispatch received a call at approximately 12:30 PM on June 18 regarding a shooting in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd (Blue Hills Shopping Center) that is believed to have occurred...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests June 19
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 Humane Society has furry felines looking for work!
Do you have a store, shop, warehouse, barn, factory, or other enclosure that would benefit from a furry friend? Riley County Humane Society frequently has cats that are unsocialized or under-socialized...
View ArticleNew Talk20MHK event features K-State experts, local enthusiasts and explorers
Four K-State experts and four local enthusiasts will share their knowledge, stories and skills with the Manhattan community at Talk20MHK from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Manhattan Public...
View ArticleExperience the Wamego Fireworks Show, Voted BEST public display in Kansas
Once a year, the small community of Wamego welcomes the world, as both residents and visitors from around the globe experience the Best Fireworks Display in Kansas, voted number one in the Kansas Best...
View ArticleRiley County ‘Garden Bandit’ takes over 25 potted plants
Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating a suspect alleged to have taken over 25 potted plants. Officers with the RCPD filed a report for theft, possession of methamphetamine, and...
View ArticleCommunity survey shows more street maintenance is needed
Maintenance of main city streets, neighborhood streets, and overall ease of traveling through the city emerged as top priorities among respondents in the 2017 Community Survey. Street maintenance was...
View ArticleRiley County Arrests June 20
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 ArticleManhattan Municipal Band performs tonight
The Manhattan Municipal Band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. June 20 at the Larry Norvell Band Shell in Manhattan City Park. This summer concert series is free and open to the public and will...
View ArticleRiley County Police issue statement regarding recent crimes
On Monday Riley County Police addressed public concerns regarding a recent wave of violent incidents in the area via social media. In the statement, RCPD urged people to protect themselves by locking...
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