Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will consider funding part of the CiCo Park improvement project with a proposed resolution allowing parks and recreation staff to authorize naming rights for new and existing facilities and their amenities. The goal is to reduce the overall tax subsidy of the park upgrades by increasing private funding through donations and sponsorships. If passed, the resolution would allow for sponsorship opportunities ranging from $3,000 to $100,000. Commissioners only will discuss the proposed resolution on Tuesday. The resolution will come to a vote at the commission’s Dec. 17 legislative meeting. To view the full article visit…
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By Beth Day – The Times The Caterpillar buildings and grounds in Wamego are up for sale, according to an email sent Nov. 20 by the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation. Caterpillar announced in June that it would be closing the Wamego facility. At the time of the closure announcement, Caterpillar was the third largest employer in Pottawatomie County and the largest in Wamego. To view the full article visit pottcotimes.com.
Photos by Lewis Marien – Merury Staff Photographer It may not have been the prettiest performance but Kansas State coaches saw their team progress after a tough loss last week, beating Mississippi Valley State 74-56 on a night where outside shots were not falling for the Wildcats. Kansas State guard CJ Jones controls the ball during the Wildcats’ 74-56 non-conference win over Mississippi Valley State, Tuesday, at Bramlage Coliseum. Jones had 12 points. Kansas State forward Coleman Hawkins grabs one of his 13 rebounds during the Wildcats’ 74-56 non-conference win against Mississippi Valley State, Tuesday, at Bramlage Coliseum. Of those…