Laramie Street at 17th Street will be closed temporarily beginning Friday (July 11) for construction of a left-turn lane and road widening at the intersection. The closure is anticipated to end by Aug. 1. The City of Manhattan asks that those passing through drive slowly, obey all posted traffic control signs and use caution around the work zones.
Author: KMAN Staff
Today on “The Game”…Royals take series at Tampa Bay. More K-State football players added to preseason watch lists. KSU gets another football recruit for the 2015 class. MHS Football Coach Joe Schartz is in studio. Naadir Tharpe to the D league? “Full Throttle” with Lyle Shepard. In hour 2, Jacob Pullen stories. NFL’s top 100 revealed. John’s “World Cup Minute” and “You Can’t Be Serious”
Several University Park benefit district residents attended the public hearing, held during Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting. The hearing was regarding the sewer rehabilitation project for the district. A petition for the project was circulated the last couple months, and after there were not enough signatures-it appeared the project would not move forward. Soon after, an emergency order was issued for University Park, citing the area for unlawful discharge of waste water. This citation prompted the county commission to take action, and resulted in the idea for a hearing. A few residents took the podium to bring their concerns forward.…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Director of the Soldier, Family, Assistance Center at Fort Riley, Sally Sowell and Commander of Sons of American Legion Post 17 in Manhattan, Johnny Cyrene. She also spoke with Communications and Outreach Coordinator with the Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University, Marcia Locke and Doc Gene Klinger.
Update: The Riley County Police Department located Arayah Gauna, 16, of Manhattan at approximately 4:30 p.m. The teen was announced as missing earlier in the afternoon after being away from her home for over 24 hours. Police located Gauna in the 1500 block of Humbolt Street in Manhattan and confirmed that she was unharmed and was not in danger. She was transported to the Riley County Police Department shortly after being located and was then reunited with family. The juvenile was removed from the missing person/juvenile runaway database late this afternoon. The reason for her disappearance has not been released,…
The Governor’s Water Vision team made a stop at the Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters on Denison Avenue Thursday morning, as part of the 12-location tour throughout the state. This tour is for the team to share details about their first draft of the 50 year water vision plan, and gain additional feedback on what to change. “The first draft of the vision has been posted to our website and we encourage the public to look at the preliminary document. This discussion draft is based on input the team has been gathering for months from stakeholders representing all water uses. While…
At least two Pottawatomie County residence have fallen victim to yet another phone scam. These scams occur when a grandparent receives a call from someone identifying themselves as being with the American Embassy in Mexico, and that their grandchild is in trouble. The suspects in this matter have the name of the grandchild, and in one instance the victim could hear what sounded like their grandchild in the background. The suspect tells the victim that their grandchild is being held, and that money is needed to be wired for their release. The grandparents are told not to contact anyone, that…
It’s unusual for Junction City Firefighters to have four fires in two days–but that’s been the case this week, with the Kansas Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross providing assistance to eight people impacted by those fires. Junction City Fire Chief Kevin Royse indicates all available firefighters have been at work on the blazes, which began early Tuesday morning. Fortunately no injuries were reported. Damage ranged from $150,000 to $1,000. The two storm-related fires earlier in the week were the most substantial, with one amounting to $150,000 damage and the other $40,000–those two fires happened about…
The Fourth Annual RCPD vs. MFD BBQ Competition will take place this Saturday during the Relay for Life event held in the Manhattan City Park. Each year the two emergency services agencies pit members against each other in pursuit of perfectly smoked and barbequed pulled pork, chicken, and ribs. RCPD has taken home the trophy for the past three years and hopes to make it a fourth this year. MFD on the other hand is desperate for a win and, according to team leader Sam Dameron, is going to be pulling out all the stops . The competition helps…
K-State picked up it’s seventh commitment for the 2015 football recruiting class yesterday in the form of Carl Junction, Missouri linebacker Chase Johnston. Johnston tweeted his pledge yesterday night: Johnston doesn’t have a star rating yet on rivals.com, but is listed at 6-4 and 220 pounds with a 4.57 40-yard dash time. He is the first known commitment for K-State since Bishop Carrol’s Denzel Goolsby tweeted his commitment two weeks ago.