By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is making efforts in workforce development, and one initiative aims to reach kids early. It’s called Classroom-to-Career Partnership. “This was a program designed so kids can start thinking about careers at an early age, specifically in our region,” Allison Muth, the talent strategies manager for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, told Riley County commissioners on Thursday. “It’s pairing up fourth-grade classrooms with businesses.” The initiative has three main events throughout the year. In the first two, businesses will introduce themselves and their services to a classroom and later visit…
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By Emily Porter/Manhattan Mercury Put Fido on a leash and take him to celebrate the closing of the City Park Waterpark for the season this Sunday. The city will host Pet Poolooza, where vaccinated and licensed dogs can swim and play in the pool. There will also be vendors selling pet related products, like treats or pet accessories. The entry fee is $7 per human, and the event starts at 1 p.m. Here’s a look at some local events in the area this weekend. THURSDAY Nathan Page’s Underground Guitar Pull, 7 p.m. Cost: $5, auntiemaes.com. Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th…
A federal judge has sentenced a former Fort Riley soldier to 23 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation and abuse of a child. While stationed at Fort Riley in 2020, Adrian Dale Tsinnijinnie, 37, used Facebook Messenger to groom and coerce a 13-year-old girl who lived in Shiprock, New Mexico, into producing sexually explicit images, according to court documents. In return, Tsinnijinnie sent the victim explicit photos and videos of himself. In June 2021, while on leave, Tsinnijinnie traveled to Shiprock, where he sexually abused the girl, who was not publicly identified, on multiple occasions. The abuse was…
August is national anti-terrorism month, and Ft. Riley officials are spreading awareness in order for citizens to be more prepared in spotting a possible attack. Anti-terrorism officer Shane Houle joined News Radio KMAN’s In-Focus on Thursday to discuss the Army’s “iWatch” awareness program. “I strongly encourage and empowers the army community and the local communities in the Flint Hills region to identify and report suspicious behavior potentially could be associated with terrorist activities,” said Houle. He added that “The model speaks for itself; If you see something, you say something.” Houle says that concerned citizens can visit the Ft. Riley…
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing work on K-18 in Riley and Wabaunsee counties on Monday, Aug. 12. The mill and overlay project covers 14 miles, starting at the K-99 junction to the K-177 junction. Traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a pilot car and flaggers where crews actively are working. Drivers should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes. Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is expected to be complete by late September. KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Shane Houle to discuss Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month, Kirk Hutchinson to discuss news on Fort Riley, Aaron Estabrook and Dr. Kennedy Clark from Manhattan Housing Authority and Josh Brewer from Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills.
By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Both Republican primaries for Manhattan-area seats in the Kansas House of Representatives went down to the wire Tuesday. Angel Roeser and Megan Steele edged out their opponents by 28 votes each to represent Districts 67 and 51 respectively, setting them up for showdowns against Democratic opponents this fall. Meanwhile U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, who represents District 1 in the U.S. House, won his primary against challenger Eric Bloom in a landslide. The vote counts are not official yet, and some races may head to a recount. Roeser tallied 636 votes against Kaleb James 608, earning her…
An elderly couple are reportedly victims of an unauthorized use of a credit card Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan. RCPD officers filed a report of criminal use of a financial card around Noon Wednesday. Police listed an 86-year-old man and woman as victims when an unknown person obtained their card number and used it without their permission. The total loss associated with this crime was listed at just over $1,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers.
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 6:52 Segment: 15:04 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid and board member Kristin Brighton, as well as Executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc. Gina Synder