Manhattan News

Longtime city attorney Bill Frost said he's most proud of the part he had in the growth and development of the city.

MANHATTAN, Kan. - A Kansas State heptathleteA Ryann Krais A has seen much success on the track and in the classroom throughout her career, and the senior added to that on Thursday as she was named to the Capital One Academic All-District Team.

In that role, Gulker will oversee all of the responsibilities related to animal care and facilities, veterinary services, education programming and graphics.

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University has opened its doors this week to hundreds of students from across the state for the 88th Annual Kansas 4-H Discovery Days.

The effort by Manhattan officials to persuade three federal judges to leave the city and Riley County in the Second Congressional District when those judges draw new Congressional boundaries appeared to go smoothly Tuesday.

The 24th Annual Master Garden Tour will be on June 10th, rain or shine, in Manhattan.

The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility Steering Committee heard about the potential for NBAF as well as the current struggles to bring the facility to Manhattan during its inaugural meeting Tuesday morning at the state capitol.

On Tuesday evening, May 29, K-18 at Walnut Street will be closed so that crews can begin preparation work for the setting of bridge beams for the Walnut Street Bridge over K-18. K-18 at Walnut Street will be closed beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 and will reopen to all traffic at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30.

On MondayA the third annual Kansas Veterans' CemeteryA Memorial Day serviceA took place on a sunlit hill crowded with guests bearing witness to the ceremony.A The Kansas Veterans' Cemetery's motto is "No one is ever buried alone, all are buried with honor", and on Monday those that gave the ultimate sacrifice were honoredA as family and friends ... (more)

The North Topeka Community Band will begins its summer season of free concerts with one at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, in Garfield Park, where it also will perform June 25 and July 9. A summer of band concerts in public parks, including one preceded by a fundraiser run-walk and dinner, will get started with one by the Topeka Jazz Workshop Band at the ... (more)

Hot dogs! - The Weenie Dog Races, featuring races, demonstrations and vendors, will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, on Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.

As busy as our lives are, we should always be aware of what laws and information is available regarding our representatives both in the state and federal government and what they support.

Riley County Police confirmed an unattended death of a 47-year old Manhattan man.

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The Riley County Police Department is investigating a forcible rape after a 25-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance while on a date.

An accident caused by a contract company hired by the City of Manhattan, caused a internet outage at Family and Child Resource Center Tuesday afternoon.

The facility will serve as the new home of the feed science and management program, which has provided nearly 700 graduates to the U.S feed manufacturing industry during the 60 years since the industry helped to establish the program at K-State. In addition, several thousand domestic and international feed industry professionals have participated ... (more)

Memorial Day," a sentimental and timely look at two generations of soldiers, premiered at McCain Auditorium Wednesday evening following a red-carpet ceremony in front of K-State's World War Two Memorial.

Native daughter Kelley Hunt is performing Friday night at the Granada Theatre. The concert is a fundraiser for the theater and Emporia Arts Council, which have been hit hard by the reduced state support and subsequent loss of federal match funds.

The 2012 Walnut Council Field Day will begin at 9 a.m. June 1 at Kansas State University's Forestry Research Center near Tuttle Creek Dam north of Manhattan, according to a news release.

AA traffic switch will take place ThursdayA for K-18 traffic entering and exiting the Ogden/Fort Riley area.