A citywide cleanup effort following Thursday night’s storms will not be performed. The City of Manhattan forestry and public works crews have been working throughout the early morning hours and will continue to remove tree branches and debris from public roadways today. City crews will be removing limbs from citytrees in the public right-of-way areas and will continue to clear storm inlets. Typically, city trees are between the curb and the sidewalk or roughly 10 to 15 feet from the curb. Residents are encouraged to take their tree branches and vegetation debris to the Riley County Transfer Station. The Transfer…
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On KMAN’s In Focus, Cathy Dawes talks with: Senator Tom Hawk Gregg Eyestone, Riley Count Extension Horticulture Agent on the upcoming garden tour Eric Ward, retiring Blue Township Fire-Rescue Chief Jeff Morris, K-State Vice President for Communications and Marketing on Possible Furloughs Senator Tom Hawk: Gregg Eyestone: Eric Ward: Jeff Morris:
Early Friday morning members of the Riley County Police Department assisted ATF, Homeland Security, and US Postal Service Investigators in the execution of a Federal search and arrest warrant. No further information has been released and RCPD wants to make clear that the general public was not in danger. “Roads were closed for a short time this morning, specifically the 500 block of Fort Riley Blvd., out of an abundance of caution.” – Public Information Officer Mat Droge.
It was a rough night for emergency crews, with winds up to 73 mph in the Manhattan area, leading the destruction of power lines and trees. KMAN held an interview with Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins, who says his department is keeping a close eye on flooding and other post-storm safety issues. Also spoken to this morning was Erin LaRow with Westar Energy reporting the area’s power outages. Authorities tallied the number effected by power outages at close to 4,000 Riley County residents. Lastly, KMAN spoke with Director Chris Trudo of Pottawatomie County Emergency Management. Stay tuned to…
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The Riley County Police Department is asking for help in identifying two subjects who are wanted for questioning in a vehicle burglary investigation. Contact RCPD at 785-537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777 for further information.
The housing market continues to be on the upswing in Riley County, county appraiser Greg McHenry told county commissioners during their meeting Thursday morning. “It is definitely true that the market has picked up a bit this spring,” McHenry said. “We’ve seen more sales than a year ago.” McHenry reported that there were 453 home sales this year through May 29, which he said is roughly 45 more than during the same period of time a year ago. The median sale price was $180,000 while the average sale price was $194,000. McHenry said the housing market in Riley County seems…
Rock Creek head coach Shane Sieben was named the 4A-Division II coach of the year in his first season with the Mustangs, and five Rock Creek players were named to the all-state teams. Pitcher Caleb Rogge, infielders Jackson Goodmiller and Shilo Schaake and outfielder Nick Beyer all were first team selections. Rogge was also named the pitcher of the year. Catcher Alex Feldkamp was named to the second team. Earlier this week, the Mustangs won their first state championship with a win over Concordia.
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