Local group proposes complete parks overhaul
The city commission may ultimately agree or disagree with a local group’s proposal to revamp Manhattan’s entire system of parks and sports facilities – but the report isn’t likely to be digested...
View ArticleCrowds brave frigid temperatures for holiday parade
You want spirit? Celebrants who braved the cold Friday night for the Mayor’s Spirit of the Holiday Lighted Parade gave new meaning to the word. And however much spirit was involved, hardly anyone dared...
View ArticleWildcats to play Michigan in Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
After a wild final weekend, the wait is finally over. Kansas State is headed back to the desert to play the Big Ten’s Michigan Wolverines in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Sun...
View ArticleLAURA T. RIGEL
Laura T. Rigel, 68, of Blue Rapids died Sunday at her home in Blue Rapids after an extended illness. Laura was born on April 28, 1945, in Topeka. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Salina, in...
View ArticleBELINDA MARY BROCKISH EBERT
Belinda Mary Brockish Ebert, 78, died Dec. 7 at the Westmoreland Care Home in Westmoreland, where she had been a resident for the past five years. The family provided some of the following information....
View ArticleWinter Dance ’13 impressive, entertaining
Because of the city Christmas parade, I had a mite of trouble getting from dinner downtown out to the campus and to Chapman (formerly Nichols) Theater last weekend. For me the kick-off of the Christmas...
View ArticleVIOLA DODGE
Viola Blanche (Weygandt) Dodge, 91, a longtime rural Olsburg resident, died Dec. 6 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan. The family provided some of the following information. She was born May 19, 1922,...
View ArticleSTEVEN E. SPRINGER
Steven E. Springer, 55, of Riley died Dec. 7 at the home of his mother in Randolph. He was born on Aug. 6, 1958, the son of Eldon and Alyce (Wohler) Springer. Steve had worked at Moorman’s Feed in...
View ArticleLocal C.S. Lewis expert shares passion with class
Ron Ratliff knows more about C.S. Lewis than pretty much anyone you’ll find. Ratliff works as the reference librarian and adjunct instructor for Manhattan Christian College, but while he was working on...
View ArticleWell-known city figure Hostetler dies
Charles Hostetler, an insurance and banking executive, political power-broker, civic leader and irreverent, off-the-cuff humorist without peer for decades in Manhattan, died Sunday after a battle with...
View ArticleSocial services headline county meeting
Social services topped the county agenda on Monday. Among other items, commissioner Dave Lewis said there is support for an in-patient facility in Riley County. City commissioner Karen McCulloh gave an...
View ArticleParks and rec venue plan hits commission
Here comes the first pitch. City commissioners will hear a presentation from a local group known proposing a huge revamping of Manhattan’s sports and recreation facilities at their Tuesday work...
View ArticleOgden man sentenced for second-degree murder
An Ogden man accused of killing his girlfriend’s baby was sentenced Monday in Riley County District Court for second-degree murder. Michael Dechant, 20, was sentenced to 26 years and nine months in...
View ArticleThe rising star of Manhattanite Bridget Everett
Little Apple native Bridget Everett was profiled in the online magazine Stargayzing, in an article published Monday. Everett moved to The Big Apple in 2004 to launch her entertainment career. Since...
View ArticleSix Wildcats on AP All-Big 12 teams
Led by first-teamers Tyler Lockett, Ty Zimmerman and Ryan Mueller, Kansas State placed six players on the Associated Press All-Big 12 teams, the organization announced Monday. In addition to Lockett,...
View ArticleCats look to end bowl winless drought
Now that Kansas State knows it’s headed to the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl to face Michigan, the Wildcats’ focus turns to actually winning the game. (Kansas State’s Tramaine Thompson (left) runs ahead of a...
View ArticleHENRY VOGL
Henry “Hank” Daniel Vogel, 95, of Manhattan, died Monday at Homestead of Manhattan. The family provided some of the following information. Hank was born Oct. 29, 1918, in Rossville. He was the son of...
View ArticleKENNETH HARVEY PIEL
Kenneth Harvey Piel, 73, of Topeka, formerly of Paxico, died Sunday at Stormont-Vail Healthcare. He was a life-long resident of the Paxico area. Ken was born Nov. 4, 1940, in McFarland. He was the son...
View ArticleEnjoy pancake feed and help support youth projects
To the Editor: This Saturday, Dec. 14, is the Manhattan Kiwanis Club’s 63rd consecutive pancake feed at Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park. In addition, our holiday silent auction will be available for...
View ArticleHow about that…a compromise
It didn’t take long for conservative organizations and some conservatives in Congress to criticize the budget agreement hammered out between negotiators led by the House and Senate Budget Committee...
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