Work on a Kansas Department of Transportation bridge replacement project started Wednesday on K-99 in Wabaunsee County. Traffic impacts should be minimal; however, the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph in the work zone. Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is expected to be complete by April 2025, conditions permitting. King Construction is the prime contractor on the $3 million project.
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has recently released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. The Report indicated that violent crime in Kansas decreased by 3.7% from 2022, showing declines in each category of violent crime. A total of 13,294 violent crimes were reported in Kansas for the offenses of murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and battery. Despite this decline, violent crime in the state remained 8.6% above the 10-year average. In 2023, overall property crimes increased by 2.6%. In Kansas,…
Riley County Republican Candidates visited Manhattan Tuesday night as they met with the public inside Pottorf Hall. Several candidates from different districts attended the event where they spoke to residents about the most pressing issues to Kansans. Current House District 51 member Kenny Titus, who is currently running for the state Senate in district 18, highlighted several points from his two years including revamping the state’s water systems. “We went from $8 million a year to almost $50 million a year in invested water system development. And a big chunk of that money goes to help me nipple water systems. So that’s money…
Segment 1 : USD 323 Rock Creek Superintendent Joan Simoneau Segment 2 : USD 320 Wamego Superintendent Rob McKim Segments 3 and 4: US Army Corps of Engineers Parks Manager Caleb Snider and Tuttle Creek Parks Manager Levi Ganteinbein
Officers filed a report of forgery/making false information/theft by deception report on July 9, 2024, at approximately 4:10 PM in the 5100 block of Bramblewood Drive. Officers listed a 44-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect obtained the victim’s information and produced a an unauthorized check from his account. Total loss associated with this report is $4,750. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Officers filed a report of forgery/making false information/theft by deception report on July 9, 2024, at approximately 4:10 PM in the 5100 block of Bramblewood Drive. Officers listed a 44-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect obtained the victim’s information and produced a an unauthorized check from his account. Total loss associated with this report is $4,750. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on July 9, 2024,…
Riley County Fire District #1 announced Tuesday of the completion of the new Ashland Bottoms Volunteer Fire Station #102, located at 4928 McDowell Creek Road, Manhattan, KS. The new facility represents an advancement in the district’s ability to provide fire protection and emergency response services to the southern portion of Riley County. Construction began in February of 2024. The contract with Riley Construction totaled $199,200 and was paid for with existing Fire District Project Funds, meaning the district did not have to take on debt to finance the project. The need for a new station arose from the limitations of…
LAS VEGAS (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State hit the media circuit on Tuesday afternoon during the first day of the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Day held at Allegiant Stadium. Linked above is Coach Klieman’s press conference and breakout with ESPNU, in addition to Avery Johnson’s Interview with ESPNU. A transcript of Coach Klieman’s press conference is below. For more content, please visit the K-State Football social media pages on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and YouTube) CHRIS KLIEMAN: It’s great to be out here in Vegas. Thanks to Commissioner Yormark for getting this all set up, and we’re excited to get things started here at the end…
A local couple is following their lifelong dream of bringing traditional Vietnamese cuisine to the Little Apple. Jason and Mai Lê of Manhattan are owners of the new “Pho Viet” restaurant at 405 Poyntz Ave, and have lived in Manhattan for over 14 years as owners of Manhattan Nails. The couple said opening an authentic restaurant has always been a dream of theirs. “We were hoping that somebody would open a Vietnamese restaurant, but it never happened so this is our opportunity,” said Jason. “We want to bring the most popular Vietnamese food that I know because of Fort Riley,…
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 06:35 Segment 3 – 16:38 Segment 4 – 27:36 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo and Riley County Commissioner and Commission Chair John Ford about the upcoming election.