Loupe retires as parks boss
Curt Loupe, the director of Manhattan’s parks and recreation department, has resigned, the city announced in a news release Thursday. The move follows Loupe’s leave of absence during the last month....
View ArticleRock out at local events
However you rock out, you’ll be able to do it this weekend with a variety of live musical acts. Aggie Central Station has alternative blues singer Mike Borgia and The Problems at 10 tonight and Andy...
View ArticleProsecutors allege shooter targeted 2 male neighbors
New details emerged Wednesday in Sunday’s deadly shooting at a Manhattan apartment complex, including allegations that the suspected gunman may have been targeting his two male neighbors. Matthew...
View ArticleQuestions remain about when, if NBAF money will come
Now that President Barack Obama has included $714 million for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in his proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, the question is how likely that money is to be...
View ArticleTrumpeter’s ‘luminous’ tone pleases McCain crowd
English trumpet virtuoso Alison Balsom together with the highly polished sixteen-member Scottish Ensemble played a substantial program of works dating from the early baroque to the present (2011!) for...
View ArticleMHS battles tough weather in Wamego
Playing relatively close to home at the Wamego Country Club, the Manhattan High boys’ golf team battled through tough conditions all day on Thursday. The meet, hosted by Washburn Rural, was held in...
View ArticleSpeer still adjusting to college
The adjustment from high school baseball to college wasn’t the easiest for Kyle Speer. But the former Manhattan High product and current Kansas State outfielder said he is gradually becoming more...
View ArticleWaters, Sams working to replace Klein
Curry Sexton lights up when you ask him about catching passes from quarterback Jake Waters. The Kansas State receiver was aware of Waters’ eye-popping numbers at Iowa Western a year ago, but he didn’t...
View ArticleNational week to honor dispatchers
Staff reports The Riley County Police Department will celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 14-20 to recognize, officials said, the dispatchers who work behind the scenes to...
View ArticleBook analyzes interactions between civilians and military
Mutual respect and shared responsibility are the keys to strong civil-military relations, according to a new book by a Kansas State University political scientist. Dale Herspring, university...
View ArticleInjury accident on Fort Riley Boulevard
One woman was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fort Riley Boulevard and South Manhattan Avenue Thursday afternoon. Officer Matthew Droge said Pauline Adolph, 85,...
View ArticleMan arrested after traffic stop
Police arrested a Manhattan man Thursday afternoon on several warrants and drug charges after officers recognized him driving, stopped him and searched his vehicle. Joshua Davies, 25, 6226 Cardinal...
View ArticleNat Geo Amazon ultramarathoner to visit K-State
National Geographic-sponsored ultramarathoner West Hansen, who led the first expedition to paddle the length of the Amazon River from its newly discovered source, will discuss his journey, touching on...
View ArticleMCC, MATC ink agreement
A new agreement between Manhattan Area Technical College and Manhattan Christian College will “facilitate a seamless transition” between the two institutions, according to a press release. Officials...
View ArticleTalks continue on RCPD budget
Talks leading to a 2014 budget for the Riley County Police Department began Thursday night during a special meeting of the Riley County Law Board. Department officials presented two budget proposals...
View ArticleK-State students pass Union expansion
The K-State Student Union will get a new look after overwhelming support shown through a student vote. Of 3,351 votes cast this week, 74.9 percent approved a $25 million plan to renovate and expand the...
View ArticleIs that pic of Obama doing the K-S-U pose legit?
Q: I saw a photo online of what appears to be President Obama making the “U” in the “K-S-U” cheer with a couple of young women. Did that really happen, or is that a hoax that somebody made up using...
View ArticleRiley County Attorney’s Office Calendar
Monday, April 15, 2013 9:00 - JWG 9:00 Alleyne, Andrea Status (12 TR 177 Expired Reg, etc) BCF III 9:00 Burton, Cody Status (13 TR 595 DUI [1st], TOC, Speeding 66/55) JWG III 9:00 Calmes, Ryan...
View ArticleIndian swimmers top Emporia at home meet
Facing a quick turnaround from last week’s home meet on Wednesday, the Manhattan High girls’ swimming and diving team still had enough in the tank to win on Monday. The Indians scored 426 points to...
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