Surging Indians host Topeka
After playing in frigid temperatures, rain and high winds, the Manhattan High girls’ soccer team is finally getting into a groove after a weather-plagued spring season. The Indians (11-4), winners of...
View ArticleIndians take second, sending golf team to state
Despite an up-and-down season that rarely saw Mother Nature cooperate, the Manhattan High boys’ golf team is returning to state. Finishing in second place behind Washburn Rural at the Junction City...
View ArticleGiller leads MHS into postseason
On a team dominated by juniors, the Manhattan High baseball team has three seniors that see everyday playing time. While seniors Jake Priddle and Josh Klug have kept their usual spots in the outfield...
View ArticleDoctors and their staffs owe all patients courtesy
To the Editor: With the current interest in mental health, we might expect a few courtesies for patients from physicians and their staffs. ...
View ArticleWhatever happened to conservative principles?
To the Editor: Kansas voters, hypnotized by conservative Republican rhet-oric, have turned Kansas into a blood red state from governor down to dog catcher. ...
View ArticleChoosing justices is already done well
It will be at least another year before conservatives in the Kansas Legislature succeed in politicizing the selection of justices to the Kansas Supreme Court. Good. This year’s effort died Tuesday...
View Article‘Peebles’ is pretty funny and utterly harmless
Somehow Tyler Perry has gotten his name put onto the new film “Peebles.” He is credited as a producer, but it is difficult to imagine that he had much say in the making of this amusing little comedy....
View ArticleDouglas Cook
Douglas G. Cook, 56, of Barnes died Monday at Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan. ...
View ArticlePhillip Small
Phillip “Outlaw” Small, 71, of Ogden died Sunday at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. ...
View ArticleCeremony to honor fallen police officers
Police officers killed in the line of duty will be honored Friday during the Riley County Police Department’s 2013 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will also honor all employees of the...
View ArticleMan arrested for burglary
Riley County police arrested a Manhattan man Tuesday evening in connection with a same-day burglary at the Manhattan Arts Center, during which, police said, cash and a blank check were stolen. Officer...
View ArticleGrad student earns degree in Vegas
Earning a master’s degree is a challenging task whether a student is on campus or taking courses from thousands of miles away. Eric Parkila found success at Kansas State University all the way from Las...
View ArticleK-State to host Ole Miss next season
The Kansas State men’s basketball team missed out on the opportunity to play Ole Miss this past season in the NCAA tournament. K-State will get that chance now, as the Wildcats will host Ole Miss next...
View ArticleIndians rout Trojans 8-0 to advance
The last time the Manhattan High girls’ soccer team played Topeka High, the Indians struggled for an entire half before earning a 4-0 win. In Tuesday’s rematch in the opening round match of the Class...
View ArticleCity OKs bonds for CivicPlus
A special city commission meeting was held Tuesday night to vote on the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for ICON Enterprises Inc., the parent company of CivicPlus. City commissioners approved...
View ArticleBuilding code changes proposed
Firefighters and local builders disagreed on proposed changes to building codes at Tuesday’s city commission work session. City code services officials asked commissioners for feedback on the proposed...
View ArticleNational Guard marks 1,000th engine
The Kansas National Guard’s Advanced Turbine Engine Army Maintenance marked the completion of its 1,000th turbine engine rebuild in a ceremony Thursday, May 9 at Fort Riley. The ATEAM is one of two...
View ArticleArea students to help honor veterans
Twenty-five Kansas veterans will take part May 21 in the first Kansas Honor Flight trip coordinated by students from Wamego High School. The veterans from WWII and the Korean War will visit the war...
View ArticleDrug ring suspects appear in court
Further arrests are imminent in the crack cocaine bust known as “Operation Adabag.” Officials said 94 persons have now been arrested. The arrests began on May 8 in a massive multiple-agency operation...
View ArticleDistrict to add positions
The USD 383 school board approved adding faculty and staff members during its meeting Wednesday. The additional positions are expected to be needed due to the administration’s projection of an...
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