Four Wildcats join volleyball this summer
Fall classes are still a couple months away and four new Kansas State Wildcats are already on campus for summer school and training with the volleyball team in preparing for the World University Games...
View ArticleDinner with the Doc, plus bread festival this weekend
It’s hot outside, so cool off with some smooth jazz this weekend at Dinner with the Doc. Maestro Wayne Goins, Ph.D., along with Craig Treinen and Gordon Lewis, will guide diners through an evening of...
View ArticleStaying in touch for free
Living in Kansas, most people associate emergency warning systems with outdoor tornado sirens. But local officials say that is not the only way — or the best way — to receive information during an...
View Article7-percent tuition increase approved
TOPEKA — Kansas State tuition is again on the rise following the Kansas Board of Regents’ decision to approve hikes Wednesday. Tuition is increasing seven percent at the Manhattan, Salina and Olathe...
View ArticleNew homes on parade in semi-annual event
This weekend’s tour of newly built homes shows that housing construction is up this year in the Manhattan area. More homes than usual are on the semi-annual Parade of Homes, said T-Shane Roberts,...
View ArticleInez Dickey
Inez Philpot Dickey, 80, formerly of Manhattan died Saturday in Pearland, Texas. ...
View ArticleEdwin Holly
Edwin Charles Holly, 93, of Fairbury, Neb., died Wednesday at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. ...
View ArticleMan arrested after domestic incident
A Manhattan man was arrested for domestic battery, assault and endangerment Wednesday after he allegedly drove his vehicle into another car during a domestic dispute. Sgt. Brad Ingalls said Isidro...
View ArticleGrant brings foreigners to K-State over the summer
A grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will bring 20 students from 13 foreign countries to Kansas State University this summer to study environmental...
View ArticleManhattan child wins K-State Cinderella Scholarship Pageant
A Manhattan child was among winners in the Heartland Cinderella Scholarship Pageant regional competition held Sunday night at Forum Hall on the K-State University campus. Lilliana Mcintosh was named...
View ArticleJunior golf series opens at Colbert
The Manhattan Junior Golf Association opened its summer tournament series Tuesday at Colbert Hills Golf Course. Boys and girls above age 14 played the back nine and the par-3 course, while the younger...
View Article‘Man of Steel’ diverting if not thought-provoking
The new movie version of the Superman “origin myth,” “Man of Steel,” was directed by Zack Snyder. Snyder has given us the 2004 “Dawn of the Dead,” the kid’s flic “Legend of the Guardians,” and comic...
View ArticleKivett, Conlon coming back to K-State
Kansas State baseball draftees Ross Kivett and Shane Conlon announced this week through social media that they would be returning for their senior seasons with the Wildcats. Kivett was selected in the...
View ArticleKynard headed to USA Championships
The collegiate track and field season may be over, but the excitement is just beginning for elite athletes in the world of track and field. K-State head coach Cliff Rovelto is headed to Des Moines,...
View ArticleKatie Mathis
Katie Ann Mathis, 21, of Manhattan died Thursday at the Mercy Regional Health Center; cause of death is still being determined. ...
View ArticleRCPD to conduct saturation patrol
The Riley County Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday, June 22. Officers involved in the Saturation Patrol will be looking for signs of impaired driving and other traffic...
View ArticleVictory Center ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Fort Riley
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Victory Center, 7285 Normandy Drive, took place Friday at Fort Riley. The Victory Center houses Army wellness programs and the Family Fitness Training Center, as...
View ArticleWashunga Days under way this weekend
One of the most historic communities in the world plans a special celebration in recognition of its past this weekend. Washunga Days are planned at Council Grove on the old Santa Fe Trail through...
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