Manhattan man killed in Junction City rock quarry explosion
A 63-year-old Manhattan man was killed Wednesday in an explosion at a Junction City rock quarry. The Geary County Sheriff’s Office reported that Stephen Hetzler of Manhattan working at Bayer Rock...
View ArticleBlake no longer tourism director
A Manhattan woman who has been serving as Director of Kansas’ Division for Tourism, for the Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, is no longer serving in that position. That was the word...
View ArticleLong’s Park to get new turf
Kids will soon have new turf to stomp at Longs Park. City commissioners on Tuesday approved a contract with ABCreative, Inc., of De Soto to install a new synthetic turf at Longs Park playground for...
View ArticleTower design to add to Wamego’s Oz identity
WAMEGO — Just as the Wizard had his hot air balloon, a town that identifies with “The Wizard of Oz” soon should have its own balloon to welcome visitors. The Wamego City Commission recently approved a...
View ArticleFort needs support as brigades deactivate
The U.S. Army community extends beyond the gates of Fort Riley, according to Maj. Gen. Paul Funk, commanding general of Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division. Funk spoke at a meeting of the Rotary...
View Article12-year-old Alma cowgirl already a big name in the rodeo scene
ALMA — Cowboys better watch out. This 12-year-old cowgirl is nothing to be taken lightly as she backs into the roping box. Matter of fact, every cowboy or cowgirl of any age — or level of rodeo...
View ArticleWilsons named Farm Bureau Family of the Year
Ron and Chris Wilson of Riley County have been honored as Kansas Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year for Farm Bureau’s 5th geographic district. The Wilsons received the award Tuesday during Kansas Farm...
View ArticleFRED DANIELS
Frederick G. “Fred” Daniels, 63, of Wamego, died Friday at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. He was born Aug. 3, 1950, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Complete obituary information will be announced...
View ArticleSTEVE HETZLER
Steve W. Hetzler, 63, of Manhattan, died Wednesday in Geary County. The family provided some of the following information. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Manhattan. He was the son of Bob and Esther...
View ArticleKENNETH M. LOVELACE
Kenneth M. Lovelace, 79, of North Miami, Fla., died Thursday at the North Miami Angel Gardens. He was born on Aug. 23, 1934. He was the son of York and Gertrude (Grubb) Lovelace. Kenneth had farmed...
View ArticleRiley County Attorney’s Office Calendar
Monday, November 25, 2013 9:00 – DIV III - KSL 9:00 Adams, Jesse Status (13 CR 599 CDP) JJC III 9:00 Anderson, Matthew SENTENCING (13 CR 591 Batt LEO x2) JJC III 9:00 Ayer, Currin Status (13 CR 461...
View ArticleRiley County Attorney’s Office Calendar
The Riley County Attorney’s Office is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th, 2013. Monday, December 2, 2013 9:00 – BKD 9:00 Alamin, Naim SENTENCING...
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Monday, December 9, 2013 9:00 – BRW 9:00 Bryan, Stephanie Arr. (13 CR 611 Making False Info) BKD III 9:00 Grimes, Raymond Status (13 TR 2390 DUI [1st], DWS [3rd]) JWG III 9:00 Labarbera, April Status...
View ArticleManhattan girls defeat Derby, 53-47
The Manhattan High girls’ basketball team opened its season with a 53-47 win over Derby Friday night, despite a scrappy effort from the visiting Panthers. The Indians were able to separate themselves...
View ArticleManhattan boys dominate Panthers
After losing twice to Derby last season, the Manhattan High boys’ basketball team opened its season on a positive note with an 80-63 win over the Panthers Friday night behind 27 points from Alex Stitt...
View ArticleUkraine casts its lot with Russia
Ukraine, am eastern European country that is often below our radar, is playing an increasingly important role between Russia and the rest of Europe. For hundreds of years, Ukraine was part of Russia...
View ArticleThe real reasons for this season
’Tis the season to be jolly. Candy canes and holly. Yule logs and eggnog. Dangling mistletoe. One-horse sleigh bells jing-jing-jingle. Good Saint Nick climbs up on the housetop and down through the...
View ArticleTo save water, change habits
Water for the landscape is minimal at this time of the year. I’m hopeful for snow to provide the necessary moisture for plant survival. It is easy to save on water at this time of the year outside. Can...
View ArticleParents act against domestic violence to honor daughter
July 3, 2008. It was one of those terrible, horrific moments when one’s worst fears become reality. The police detective walked into the room and said to the parents: “Brace yourself. We found Jana....
View ArticleHow to restore the Constitution
Everyone can probably agree that the United States faces some serious challenges. In The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic, Mark Levin, a nationally syndicated talk-radio host and...
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