Caroline Dugger
Caroline E. Dugger, 74, of Manhattan died Monday at the Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleHisae Schweitzer
Hisae “Judy” Schweitzer, 86, of Manhattan died Sunday at her home in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleGlen Pishny
Glen W. Pishny, 92, of Waterville died Tuesday at Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids. ...
View ArticleKickin’ time: Country Stampede opens tonight
The end of June brings higher temps, torrential down pours and thousands of country music fans. They’re coming for the annual Kicker Country Stampede, which runs through Sunday at Tuttle Creek. The...
View ArticleMike Evans Learns Years Later How He was recruited by Kansas State
Mike Evans- Kansas State’s 2nd all time leading scorer in men’s basketball was doing a routine player background check as an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets during the 1996 season, when he...
View ArticleManko juniors fall to Salina, 7-2
The American Legion Manhattan Manko junior 17ers couldn’t finish a strong start Thursday night on the road against the Salina Eagles in a 7-2 loss at Dean-Evans Stadium. Manhattan held a 2-0 lead after...
View ArticleArthur Holtman
Arthur E. “Art” Holtman, 94, of Manhattan died Thursday at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleCelebration in Randolph to include races, barbecue
The Randolph Independence Day Celebration begins this weekend with a full slate of activities, including a fish fry, turtle races, a soapbox derby and a barbecue. Here is a more detailed list of...
View ArticleKSU asks for weapons exemption
Kansas State University, along with the other Kansas Board of Regents schools, has formally requested a four-year exemption from allowing the concealed carry of weapons on campus. “This exemption will...
View ArticleArrests made in Pott County burglaries
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office has taken two individuals into custody for their alleged involvement in burglaries reported on Diamond Road in rural St.Marys and in the city of St.Marys. On...
View ArticleTick-caused bobcat fever deadly to house cats
Kansas State University veterinarians are warning pet owners to watch out for ticks carrying a disease that could kill cats. Cytauxzoon felis, also known as bobcat fever, is a blood parasite that...
View ArticleStudent loan rate petition is pushed
With time running out for Congressional action to avoid a sharp increase in student loan rates, a small group of community members gathered Thursday at Triangle Park to protest the impending increase....
View ArticleBe safe, courteous with fireworks
If you’ve already heard fireworks, you’re not alone. Some Manhattan residents — heck, some folks everywhere — get a little antsy and can’t wait until using fireworks is legal. We hope, if you have...
View ArticleCourt accepts plea deal in prof’s sexual assault case
Future outings to Aggieville are out of the question for a former K-State visiting assistant professor following his acceptance of a plea deal Thursday. The deal closes the books on a drunken incident...
View ArticleOne fan doesn’t have to rough it with his tricked-out bus
Just a hop, skip and a jump from the main stage of the Kicker Country Stampede, you’ll find Campsite A. Filled with families, out-of-towners, groupies, and of course, the ever-present population of...
View ArticleStorms delayed the concerts, but didn’t stop revelers
A little mud and rain aren’t enough to keep country fans away from their music. The Kicker Country Stampede kicked off Thursday with the “stampede” itself: fans sprinting to get their lawn chairs...
View ArticleManhattan Public Library gives youth chance to learn about dinosaurs
Dinosaur stories have been a big hit this summer with our Dig Into Reading theme, from Mo Willems’s tongue-in-cheek “Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs” to David Bergen’s awesome “Life-Size Dinosaurs”...
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