Friday’s program included a conversation with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) discussing the new 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline approved by the FCC, coronavirus response from the federal level and the ongoing development of vaccines. Riley County K-State Extension Director Gary Fike, 4H Agent John Jobe and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Dougerty previewed the scaled back Riley County Fair. Manhattan Animal Control Officer Brandon Sokol highlighted updates with the animal shelter and operations.
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Image courtesy: Kansas City Royals Opening Day for the Royals is one week away and in just three days they will start exhibition play against the Houston Astros, but they made a trade last night. KC cut a deal with the San Diego Padres to send left handed relief pitcher Tim Hill out west and in return taking outfielder Franchy Cordero and RHP Ronald Bolanos. Despite entering his third season in the big leagues, the submarine lefty Hill is already 30 years old with a career ERA just above 4.00. Last season he appeared in 46 games with a 3.63…
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 gave consensus to have the superintendent bring an examination and recommendation in reference to the Manhattan High School mascot. Board President Karla Hagemeister brought up the discussion during Wednesday’s meeting. While she says this isn’t a priority item at the moment, the board’s mission statement of equity is the reason it was brought up. “It was not lost on me that there’s a portion of our student population and our community that feels excluded or exempted from that,” says Hagemeister. “I don’t ask this lightly.” Hagemeister says the district is at a point where this type of…
Manhattan Christian College intends to have live sports this fall, including soccer and volleyball. The process of playing out a full season won’t be without hiccups though, as much of what MCC is able to do is dependent on the plans of other colleges. MCC is part of the National Christian College Athletic Association and also competes against colleges from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. “Some of the schools that we play that are at different levels than we are have also made the decision that they’re only going to play essential games, and so that’s changing some of…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 1800 block of College Ave in Manhattan on July 15, 2020, at approximately 3:08 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old female and…
You can go ahead and add coin circulation to the list of things impacted by COVID-19. The United States has recently begun experiencing a decrease in the amount of quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in circulation due to the ongoing pandemic. Larie Schoap, vice president of ESB Financial, says the shortage began when the United States Mint, the government bureau responsible for coin production, started limiting the number of on-site workers to prevent the spread COVID-19, leading to a decrease in coin production. “The Federal Reserve orders coins from the U.S. Mint and the Federal Reserve determines how many coins…
A draft reopening plan focused on teaching and learning methods was shared Wednesday with the Manhattan/Ogden School Board. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade says even with the governor’s announcement to delay the start of the school year, the district’s plan is still fine. Guidance was received from the state department of education last week. The guidance stresses learning, but also focus on the operations side. Wade says they feel pretty good, but need to be held accountable and be willing to make changes. Wade says the state school board approved their draft plan Wednesday morning. A letter will be sent out…
Thursday’s program featured Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith.
Local health officials say they are in regular contact with area schools, saying the feasibility of returning to in-person instruction is dependent on the communities actions in the coming months. During a Facebook live update, Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs reported 7 new positive COVID-19 tests and 4 recoveries — a net increase of 3 cases — since Tuesday, July 14th. That brings the county to 136 active cases, 232 reported recoveries and 3 deaths out of 371 total confirmed cases. No positive patients are accounted for in Manhattan’s Ascension Via Christi Hospital, though 4 persons with symptoms…