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Manhattan News

Local news for Manhattan, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday | Topeka Capital-Journal

Jazz takes its turn in Manhattan

Country music dominated the music scene last weekend in Manhattan with the Country Stampede, but this weekend, it is jazz's turn.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Manhattan Mercury

Jenkins: Election 'biggest opportunity'

Thank you for your efforts with the City Park Pavilion. Outside of Kansas State University's campus there may not be a more historic landmark in Manhattan as significant and worthy of our stewardship and ...

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Manhattan Mercury

Boyda seeks to restore K-18 funds

Well, the fireworks dates were not extended. Sherow and Strawn made it clear that they would not vote to extend the four days based on the nuisance aspect of more noise and the cost to the city to deal with the ...

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Manhattan Mercury

Staff Country Stampede photos

I was not born or raised in Manhattan, but have called it home for a long time. Its amazing that a home bought here less than 15 years ago has more than doubled in value, and the property tax on it is almost as ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Manhattan pool closed due to safety breaches

People in Manhattan looking for a place to beat the summer heat had their options limited Wednesday when the city, in the interest of public safety, closed City Park Pool for at least the rest of the season.

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Manhattan Mercury

Sage:Busting the Steele Industry

At the risk of re-opening an near dead thread, I wanted to tell everyone who would like to make Manhattan more bike friendly that there is a questionnaire in this months Water bill regarding the cycling habits ...

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

The Pitch

Slattery on Kennedy

During a political summer leading up to a Democratic National Convention starring a charismatic young newcomer, it's no surprise that a book about Bobby Kennedy's short-lived 1968 presidential campaign is ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Transportation, Kansas City Southern, Railroads

Thu Jun 26, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Hail-Damaged Wheat Fields Can Create Future Problems

MANHATTAN, Kan. - This summers hail-damaged wheat can easily lead to problems in fall with volunteer wheat, insects and wheat streak mosaic, said Jim Shroyer, Kansas State University agronomist.

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science

Wed Jun 25, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Ag Risk and Profit Conference scheduled

With sessions related to everything from ethanol to climate change to farm policy and more, the K-State Risk and Profit Conference will touch on numerous topics relevant to farmers and ranchers working in ...

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Tue Jun 24, 2008

TechWeb.com

Purple Wave Expands With Six New Locations; Takes Home Multiple Awards at Marketing Competition

Purple Wave, the "click and mortar" auction company, announced that the company has recently expanded its operation to cover six U.S. states, including locations in Sierra, NV; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, Wichita ...

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Related Topix: Kansas City, MO Metro, Hays, KS

Mon Jun 23, 2008

KRVN-AM Lexington

Kansas Ag Leadership Program Seeks Nominations

With the volatility and opportunities in the current economic environment, many involved in agribusiness believe the industrys success is more dependent than ever on sound leadership.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Agriculture, Science

Sun Jun 22, 2008

KSNT-TV Topeka

Manhattan Town Center Helps Storm Victims

The mall in Manhattan is doing something special for tornado victims whose homes were either severely damaged or completely destroyed last week.

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Related Topix: Riley County, KS

Fri Jun 20, 2008

KAKE-TV Wichita

Study: Moving Virus Research Could Be Costly

A federal report says locating a new high-security research lab at one of the five locations being considered would cause economic disaster if there was an outbreak of a contagious animal disease.

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KAKE

Manhattan, Chapman Suffer Tornado Damage

Emergency crews are assessing damage from apparent tornadoes in Central Kansas. The National Weather Service said there are reports of major damage, including homes destroyed in the Dickinson County town of ...

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Related Topix: Junction City, KS, Abilene, KS, Kansas, Weather, Dickinson County, KS

Wed Jun 18, 2008

WIBW-TV Topeka

Manhattan Roadway to Partially Close During Clean Up

City crews in Manhattan have started cleaning up tree limbs and other debris from last week's tornadoes, which is going to cause some road closures Wednesday, June 18.

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Kansas' CW

Salvation Army Sends Disaster Vehicles to Chapman

The Salvation Army is continuing to provide assistance to three north central Kansas communities devastated by tornadoes Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Chapman, KS, Soldier, KS

Bakingbusiness.com

Wefald: K.S.U. 'very fortunate' compared to others

Particularly when viewed against the devastation in nearby areas, Kansas State University could have been left in far worse shape by a June 11 tornado, said Jon Wefald, K.S.U. president.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Newton Kansan

Residents assess damage after twisters

As a tornado bore down on their town, Debby Peterson and her husband knew they had to find shelter.

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Related Topix: Chase County, KS, Weather

KAKE-TV Wichita

Three Arrested in Connection With Riley County Felonies

On June 13, 2008, detectives of the Riley County Police Department made arrests in connection with a series of three violent felonies that occurred during the past week.

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Related Topix: Riley County, KS

KSNT-TV Topeka

Fatal crash follows Riley Co. chase

One man is dead after a police pursuit in Riley County last night. Authorities say 26-year-old Gary Guerra Jr.

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Related Topix: Riley County, KS, Fort Riley, KS

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