C. Clyde Jones 5K and Fun Run Saturday on K-State Campus
The Sixth Annual C. Clyde Jones 5K and Midge’s Mile Walk will take place this Saturday at the College of Business Administration on the K-State campus. The event is open to the community; all ages and...
View ArticlePolice filing battery report involving student athletes in Manhattan
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a battery involving teen students in Manhattan. On Friday morning police were made aware of an incident involving several juveniles that...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police identify homicide victim found in rural Riley County
RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have identified the victim. Just after 12:30p.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of a body found in rural Southern...
View ArticleHalloween activities across Manhattan
There’s plenty going on for Halloween tonight in Manhattan! Head downtown from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and visit participating businesses for Halloween trick-or-treats during All Treats Day. Costume prizes...
View ArticleOperation Santa Claus opens new location at Fort Riley
Fort Riley is beginning its annual Operation Santa Claus program with a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at Operation Santa headquarters, 2600 Trooper Dr., also known as Rally Point. Operation...
View ArticleCold Weather Rule takes effect Nov. 1 in Kansas
TOPEKA – The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, begins November 1 and remains in effect through March 31....
View ArticleRCPD investigating burglaries at local businesses
On October 29, 2017 the Riley County Police Department received reports of burglaries that had occurred at four local businesses. The first three burglaries occurred between 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. Sunday...
View ArticleKSU alumnus chosen to lead Iowa State University
photo courtesy Iowa State University AMES, Iowa — The Board of Regents at Iowa State University named Wendy Wintersteen the 16th president of Iowa State University. Wintersteen, a graduate of...
View ArticleWednesday Weather Forecast
A mix of clouds and sun. High 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
View ArticleRiley County Arrests November 1
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 State President Richard Myers releases update regarding diversity and...
Kansas State University President Richard Myers released a statement Wednesday morning addressing diversity and inclusion in the K-State community. Dear Kansas State Community, We continue to witness...
View ArticleReserves or Air/National Guard personnel needed for Army Training at...
K-State researchers seek individuals who are in the Reserves or National Guard to participate in the Army Training at High-Intensity Study. The research project is designed to compare the effectiveness...
View ArticlePolice investigate report of racist graffiti near KSU campus
This image shows only a portion of the graffiti Photo courtesy Andrew Hammond Law enforcement authorities are investigating a report of racist graffiti. Just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Riley...
View ArticleSchool district mourns death of Wamego woman, 4th grade teacher in I-70 crash
Cantrell-courtesy photo GEARY COUNTY — Students and staff at USD 475 are mourning the death of a teacher in a Wednesday morning car accident. The Junction City Police Department reported a 2007 Mini...
View ArticleThursday Weather Forecast
Areas of dense morning fog. Generally cloudy. High 57F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
View ArticleRiley County Arrests November 2
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 ArticleFree exhibit lecture today at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Join the Flint Hills Discovery Center and Lowell May tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 for the next Free Duty First Lecture. Hear the fascinating story of German POWs sent to the far corners of Kansas and the...
View ArticleKansas State President responds to racist vandalism
Following an incident of racist graffiti found on a car near the K-State campus Wednesday morning, Kansas State University President Richard Myers released this statement to students and faculty. Dear...
View ArticleTwo Kansans receive College Board’s State AP scholar awards
Two 2017 Kansas high school graduates have received the College Board’s State Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Award based on their outstanding performances on 2017 AP exams. The two students are Vasavi...
View ArticleBeach Museum hosting Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration today
Join the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art for a Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. The event is free and open to the public. Explore the traditions of...
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