Commissioners approve 1st part of terminal expansion
City commissioners unanimously approved phase one of the airport terminal expansion at the Manhattan Regional Airport Tuesday. The $9.8 million project will be contingent on receipt of a $7.9 million...
View ArticleFormer Republican tells local Dems of frustration with Brownback, Kobach
A Republican-turned-Democrat with ambitious plans told a group of Riley County Democrats Tuesday night that she left the GOP because “my principles couldn’t let me be a Republican any more.” Former...
View ArticleSodomy trial begins
An 8-year-old child and her mother testified Wednesday against a Fort Riley soldier facing sex crime charges against the child. George L. Ferenz, 30, is charged with attempted rape, two counts of...
View ArticleCounty: PBC the only option
Riley County commissioners have concluded they only have one option to deal with future space needs: a public building commission. Commissioners came to that conclusion following a retreat at which the...
View ArticleFor family, friends, ceremony is a sobering reminder
FORT RILEY — Although reminders of the September 11 terrorist attacks can bring back painful memories, ceremonies such as one held at Fort Riley Wednesday can bring together people to reflect on the...
View ArticlePianists offer two seldom played works in recital
Pianist LeRoy Johnson, joined by KSU faculty pianist Slawomir Dobrzanski, presented an ambitious “Farewell Concert” that gave an All Faiths Auditorium assemblage a generous serving of two seldom played...
View ArticleTwo arrested for murder
Two people were arrested Wednesday for first-degree murder in connection with the death of 68-year-old John Burroughs, who was found dead in his trailer at Redbud Estates Sunday. Christina Marie Love,...
View ArticleK-State microbiologist investigates treatment for pathogen
A Kansas State University microbiologist has found a breakthrough herbal medicine treatment for a common human fungal pathogen that lives in almost 80 percent of people. Govindsamy Vediyappan,...
View ArticleAirport could be a community gem
We were glad to see unanimity in the City Commission’s approval Tuesday of the first phase of what’s envisioned as a $16 million expansion of Manhattan Regional Airport. The first phase is to cost $9.8...
View ArticleMustangs understand challenge vs. St. Marys
Last season, the Valley Heights Mustangs opened with an overtime loss to Valley Falls. After that, the Mustangs’ season continued its slow start, with losses in their first five games. With a 30-24...
View ArticleSoldier scores with golf ball donations
When Lieutenant Kirk Porter deployed to Afghanistan recently, he wasn’t allowed to pack some of his favorite items: golf equipment. This week Porter’s fellow members at the Manhattan Country Club are...
View ArticleMotivated Indians ready for Emporia in home opener
Last year’s football game at Emporia broke a streak of 28 consecutive regular-season wins for the Manhattan High football program. While Friday night’s home game against the Spartans is the first...
View ArticleDefendant takes stand in child sodomy trial
A soldier being tried on charges of molesting a 7-year-old girl took the witness stand to deny the allegations Wednesday afternoon. George Ferenz, 30, who now lives in Fort Worth, Texas, is charged...
View ArticleK-State doctoral student honored for research
Stephanie Pearson’s research is breaking boundaries, and now she’s got the award to prove it. Pearson, a doctoral student in curriculum and instruction, New York City, is the first recipient of the...
View ArticleHomecare & Hospice invaluable
Homecare & Hospice recently celebrated its 35th anni-versary of service to the Manhattan community and surrounding area, and we would like to thank every staff member, volunteer and supporter who...
View ArticleCounty re-writes Public Building Commission bylaws
The Riley County Commission re-wrote a draft resolution and bylaws for a proposed Public Building Commission Thursday, striking two articles that would have limited such a commission’s authority....
View ArticleBand Day, plus Snowden lecture
Construction has affected many things in Manhattan this summer. The annual K-State Band Day is no exception. With the construction downtown, there are some changes to the parade route. This year, more...
View ArticleManhattan contestant proudly shows her tattoos
A Manhattan woman competing in the Miss America pageant made history Wednesday night by being the first contestant to display a tattoo. Theresa Vail, a K-State student competing as Miss Kansas, said it...
View Article2 arrested for murder in Burroughs case
Two people were arrested Wednesday for first-degree murder in connection with the death of 68-year-old John Burroughs, who was found dead in his trailer at Redbud Estates Sunday. Christina Marie Love,...
View ArticleBetty Kleiner
Betty Kleiner, 88, of Manhattan, died Thursday at Via Christi Village in Manhattan. ...
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