The Manhattan City Commission held their first budget work session Tuesday to discuss the estimated 2024 revenue neutral rate and possible changes to the mill levy. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers presented the commission with the city’s year-to-date financials and the impact of property valuation increases on the revenue neutral rate (RNR). Hilgers said overall valuations increased by 9.5%, dropping the RNR below the current 52.15 mill levy. Commissioner John Matta said maintaining the estimated 47.6 RNR in 2024 poses a significant downside by not allowing the city to capture tax growth. Commissioner Wynn Butler agreed with Matta. City Manager…
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Segment 1 Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim joins us to highlight activity at the school district. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 06.14.2023 Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim Segment 2 Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau joins us to highlight what’s happening at the school district over the summer. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 06.14.2023 Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau Segments 3 and 4 Manhattan Area Technical College President Jim Genandt provides an update on the college’s Adult Education program, MATC’s role with a new K-State NSF Engines grant and an update on the…
Officers responded to the report of a vehicle fire and an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan on June 13, 2023, around 9:15 a.m. After arriving on scene, officers found a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Rodney Dugan, 48, of Leonardville had stopped while traveling eastbound on Tuttle Creek Blvd. when he drove upon a 2002 Chrysler Concorde driven by Steven Cortez, 25, of Ellinwood that was on fire. While stopped, Dugan was rear-ended by a 2012 Ford F-150 driven by Jack Bowen, 51, of Marysville. Passengers of Bowen’s truck Heidi Bowen,…
The Manhattan City Commission has one item on the work session agenda tonight, discussing the city’s 2023 year to date analysis and the 2024 budget. Commissioners will also receive an overview of the Capital Improvement Program. The board will review the city’s financials and provide feedback on items such as the city’s seven major revenue sources, general fund expenditures, the city’s debt, cash balances, the revenue neutral rate and use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. An overview of the Capital Improvement Program is included in the agenda, but will be more extensively reviewed during a future work session.…
The Riley County Police Department has released more details regarding a Monday motorcycle crash that sent one person to the hospital. Authorities say 21-year-old Parker Pre-Genzer, of Junction City, had been riding northbound on Hwy 13 with a group of motorcycles when he attempted to turn left on his bike, while riding next to 20-year-old Pedro Pedroza, of Wichita. The two collided at the intersection of Tuttle Cove Road. Pre-Genzer was transported to Ascension Via Christi with minor injuries. Original Story – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday One person was hospitalized after a crash between two motorcycles Monday afternoon north of Manhattan.…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 500 block of Osage St. in Manhattan on June 12, 2023, around 12:15 p.m. A 51-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a Kitchen Aid mixer and Cuisinart food processor were stolen out of his home for an approximate total loss of $600. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Highway 13 and Tuttle…
Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke, Riley County Treasurer Shilo Heger discuss the 4/10 proposal.
Providence will play Kansas State and Miami will face Georgia in the first round of the 2023 Baha Mar Classic, according to hoops insider Jon Rothstein. That would be only the second meeting all-time between the two schools, as K-State won the previous matchup back in the 1977 NCAA Tournament. Providence is enterring its first season under Kim English after going 21-12 but falling to Kentucky in the first round of March Madness. K-State is coming off a 26-10, Elite Eight season. On the other side of the bracket, Miami’s roster includes former Cat Nijel Pack while Georgia finished 16-16,…
A nationally known retailer is coming to Manhattan. Burlington will occupy the former Bed Bath and Beyond space in the Manhattan Marketplace shopping center, at 425 Third Place. The former closed earlier this year after the company filed for bankruptcy. Burlington was known for many years as Burlington Coat Factory, but rebranded in recent years. The company has begun advertising for positions locally. An opening date has not been announced.
A Riley County man appeared in court today in relation to a pair of charges involving a May 2021 incident where he was accused of sexual battery towards an unnamed victim. Martin Vogts has been charged with aggravated sexual battery and aggravated battery. He had previously pleaded not guilty to both counts. Vogts and his attorney Barry Clark appeared via Zoom before Judge Grant Bannister on Monday to set up a jury trial which is expected to begin in early-October. A pre-trial has been set for the end of September as well.