Biden’s mission is a delicate one
It’s a good thing that Vice President Joe Biden, whose undiplomatic spontaneity has on occasion stunned political allies as well as adversaries, is well grounded in international affairs. It’s also...
View ArticleDara’s closes down another location
Another Dara’s has dumped its pumps — this time in Aggieville. Ross McKinney, general manager of Dara’s Fast Lane at 1102 Laramie St., said the location closed on Monday because the lease was up....
View ArticleFirefighters lose COLA increase bid
Here was a smoldering blaze that Manhattan firefighters simply couldn’t put out. One after another, city commissioners explained Tuesday night that a cost of living increase must apply across the board...
View ArticleFarm Bureau changes stance on corporations in farming
The Kansas Farm Bureau has softened its stance on corporate farms — but not without a fight. The disagreement and ultimate decision occurred during the business session that wrapped up the Farm Bureau...
View Article‘Black Nativity’ an original take on the Christmas story
Langston Hughes may have been born in Joplin but, because he was brought up in this state, a lot of Kansans claim him as one of us. His 1961 play “Black Nativity” has been made into a film by Kasi...
View ArticleK-State/Iowa State change date of 2014 football game
The Iowa State athletic department announced Wednesday night that it has reached an agreement with Kansas State to move their 2014 football game — originally scheduled for Oct. 11 in Ames, Iowa — to...
View ArticleCourthouse receives bomb threat
The Riley County Courthouse was threatened with a bomb around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Officer Matthew Droge of the RCPD said no bomb was found on the premises and police do not know who made the threat....
View ArticleBeat up Indians open vs. Derby
At some point during the upcoming basketball season, Manhattan High head boys’ basketball coach Tim Brooks expects to have some decent depth when he looks to his bench. (Manhattan High point guard Alex...
View ArticleWinterDance, ‘Toyland’
Winter-like weather is setting in. But it won’t stop these wintry events. The dance department at K-State presents WinterDance, featuring a diverse collection of modern, jazz, ballet, movement...
View ArticleRemember to donate food, checks at holiday parade
To the Editor, It has been my privilege to volunteer on the marketing committee for the Mayor’s Christmas Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade since its beginning. Now in its 12th year, this...
View Article‘Mac’ honored Warriors Creed
Dale Fitzke Contributing Writer America lost a true hero on Nov. 27. Earl “Mac” McClung, a member of the famed Band of Brothers of World War II, passed away at his home in Pueblo West, Colo. Mac had...
View ArticleSo little time, so much to do
Maybe there’s something to the number 13. The present session of this Congress, the 113th, is on schedule in 2013 to be the least productive since World War II. So far, lawmakers have approved just 55...
View ArticleAn evening conversation: room at the inn?
Emily Wagner had a good news, bad news kind of week. The executive director of the Manhattan Emergency Shelter appeared before city commissioners Tuesday night, asking that a loan balance of $54,000 be...
View ArticlePolice check on men missing since 1981
Riley County police are investigating the disappearance of two men who went missing in 1981 and asking citizens for any tips or information they might have. The investigation is part of a routine check...
View ArticleIt’s not a bad month on the ‘New to Video’ shelves
Just in time for gift-giving, the Hollywood studios are going to release a generous dollop of recent movies on DVD. There will be Family movies—”Despicable Me 2” and “The Smurfs 2”—for example. And...
View ArticleCounty property values under review
The Riley County appraiser’s office is finishing its final review for 2014 property values. County appraiser Greg McHenry said the office should be deciding on values next week. “We’re at the point now...
View ArticleCookie tradition continues at St. Thomas More event
Get your cookies here! St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Ave., will hold its annual Cookie Carousel Saturday morning in the church parish center from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Like previous years,...
View ArticleFort Riley leaders bring back bugle
FORT RILEY — An old tradition is being revived at this famous post. The fort’s commanders are re-emphasizing the sound and meaning of bugle-call reveille and retreat with new practices that began...
View ArticleBoard dumps virtual provider
The USD 383 school board decided Wednesday to end the district’s contract with its virtual school provider. The board voted unanimously to stop using K12 Inc. for iQ Academy Kansas – the district’s...
View ArticleK-State beats Ole Miss, 61-58
The Kansas State men’s basketball team overcame poor shooting performances all around on Thursday to beat Ole Miss 61-58 at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats (5-3) made just 55 percent of their free...
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