‘Moderate’ group behind robo-calls
Some potential Manhattan voters have been receiving automated phone calls from a political action committee asking them to vote for what the calls describe as moderate candidates in the City Commission...
View ArticleBall’s funds double other candidates’
John Ball raised nearly twice as much money during the most recent reporting period as any other candidate for the Manhattan City Commission. And he didn’t have to go any farther to raise most of it...
View ArticleMayor: Air traffic tower to remain in operation though September
Mayor Loren Pepperd announced Tuesday night that the city would keep the air traffic control tower operating through the end of the fiscal year, but commissioners decided to hold the final decision on...
View ArticleNext robo-call will come too soon
We’re not big fans of robo-calls. They’re a nuisance, and that’s putting it nicely. That’s true whether the taped voice on the other end of the line is peddling Caribbean cruises or extolling the...
View ArticleWilliam Moore
William Thomas “Bill” Moore, 68, of Manhattan died today at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleSylvia Joy
Sylvia Lorraine Joy, 92, died Saturday at Council Grove HealthCare Center in Council Grove. ...
View ArticleWilliam Michel
William Michel, 81, of Manhattan died Wednesday today at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. ...
View ArticleKSU to have electronic waste event
If electronic waste like old computers, TVs, cellphones and more are gathering dust in the basement or garage, then it’s time for some “green cleaning” with the help of Manhattan’s second electronic...
View ArticlePolice estimate damage to Pawnee building at $15,000
Police are estimating that the damage caused by a driver who apparently intentionally drove into Pawnee Mental Health Services on Claflin Road Tuesday is approximately $15,000. Officer Matthew Droge...
View ArticleStatus hearing set for Ogden man
Another status hearing was set for the Ogden man accused of killing a 6-month-old baby in Riley Court District Court Tuesday afternoon. Michael Dechant, 19, appeared in front of Magistrate Judge...
View ArticleK-State athletic training students honored
The Kansas Athletic Training Society is recognizing several students in Kansas State University’s athletic training program for outstanding academic achievement. Four students are earning the society’s...
View ArticleJanuary purchases down
Sales activity in the city declined during January, according to data released Wednesday. The city reported its March sales tax receipts at $874,400, down about $18,000 from the same month a year ago....
View ArticleK-State student’s brand of art examines consumerism, luxury
At first glance, Hunter Scott’s art is a lot to take in. Scott, a non-degree-seeking graduate student at Kansas State University, creates self-portraits that use intense colors and often borrow from...
View ArticleCommission finalizes funding for library
City commissioners finalized funding for the proposed $2.125 million expansion of the library Tuesday night on the same 3-2 vote by which it was initially approved earlier this month. Commissioners...
View ArticleTower expected to remain open into the fall
The city is expected to keep its air traffic control tower operating through September, although commissioners Tuesday put off a final decision on how to do that until the April 2 commission meeting....
View ArticleSome candidates show spotty attendance at polls
The candidates in next Tuesday’s city/school elections are seeking your vote. But several have spotty records when it’s time for them to go to the polls. Of the 11 candidates whose names will appear on...
View ArticleToo much yammering kills action picture
“Olympus Has Fallen” demonstrates one of the great truisms about action movies. So long as guys are shooting, flying, running, and fighting, this new Antoine Fuqua film is fun to watch. When it gets to...
View ArticleBoard to set aside funds for Bergman’s roof
The USD 383 school board took a look at capital outlay plans for the 2013-14 school year Wednesday. District officials said components may yet be added to that plan, so it’s too early to determine what...
View ArticleNuss is a capable leader who will serve citizens well
To the Editor: We support Debbie Nuss for Manhattan City Commission. ...
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