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Manhattan, Kansas is located in Riley County. Zip codes in Manhattan, KS include 66506, 66502, and 66503. More Manhattan information.

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6 hrs ago | Manhattan Mercury

Little difference between Reps. Jenkins and Huelskamp

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? Whatever differences exist between the representatives of the two Congressional districts Manhattan might be a part of next year, they are probably more perceptual than issue-related. Second District Rep.

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10 hrs ago | Manhattan Mercury

200 hearty souls take Polar Plunge for charity

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? It's only fitting that Saturday's Polar Plunge occurred on one of the coldest days of the winter.

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14 hrs ago | Manhattan Mercury

Suspect to stand trial for murder

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? District Magistrate Judge William Malcolm bound Michael Layne over for trial Friday for the alleged first degree murder of Steve Freel, 31, whose body was found on a dirt road off Tuttle Creek Boulevard on Dec.

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18 hrs ago | Manhattan Mercury

Four alums are added to MHS Wall of Fame

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? John Weigel jokes about all the hair he has in his high school photo on the plaque he was awarded Friday night during his induction into the MHS Wall of Fame.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

WIBW-TV Topeka

Riley County Murder Suspect Headed To Trial

Riley County detectives say the man accused of killing a Topeka native admitted to the deadly shooting but said he did it to protect himself.

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Manhattan Mercury

N. Korea expert says sanctions are not working

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? A leading expert on North Korea said here Thursday that sanctions against that outcast nation are "not working," and that the United States' approach to dealing with the North needs to be "fundamentally rethought." Dr.

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KMAN-AM Manhattan

Manhattan man bound over on indecent liberties charges

A Manhattan manA KMAN NewsA told you about earlier this week has been bound over for trial on a charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

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KMAN-AM Manhattan

Manhattan chamber disappointed by Congressional redistricting

The Manhattan area chamber of commerce went on the record today , saying it is disappointed by the outcome of the Kansas Senate action onA a map that would remove Manhattan and Riley County from the 2nd Congressional District and place it in the Big 1st District.

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KMAN-AM Manhattan

Manhattan native surprised by husband's return on "Wheel of Fortune"

A native Manhattan woman may not have won on Wheel of Fortune Thursday night, but she had a surprise of a different nature.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Manhattan Mercury

KSU commemorates Black History Month

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? In honor of the national celebration of Black History Month, Kansas State University's Black Student Union will host several cultural events in February aimed at this year's theme, "Beginning of a Legacy." The university's ... (more)

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Manhattan Mercury

Regester to seek 2nd term

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? Deb Regester confirmed that she will seek a new term as register of deeds.

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KMAN-AM Manhattan

Manhattan to 1st District under map passed by Kansas senate

Rep. Tim Huelskamp, who would be Manhattan's new Congressional representative under a map passed Wednesday by the state senate.

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KMAN-AM Manhattan

Rock Creek hires new Jr/Sr High School principal

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's principal Eric Koppes is presented with an engraved 105mm canister casing during the school's groundbreaking ceremony, Nov.

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Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

Huelskamp in Abilene, Junction City and Manhattan on Monday

First District Congressman Tim Huelskamp kicks off the first of seven town hall meetings planned during February with a stop in Abilene on Monday, Feb.

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WIBW-TV Topeka

Manhattan Native To Appear On Wheel Of Fortune

A Manhattan native is getting ready to make her debut on national TV, appearing as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune during the show's Military Spouses" week.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Manhattan Mercury

K-State seminar to be shown online

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? Leadership for the challenges being faced in our organizations and communities today is the focus of the 16th annual K-State Leadership Seminar, "Leading in Extraordinary Times," from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 15, ... (more)

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Manhattan Mercury

Woman arrested for endangering child

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? RCPD officers arrested a Manhattan woman Tuesday for aggravated endangerment of a child after dispatchers received a call at 9 a.m. Tuesday that a Bluemont Elementary student needed an ambulance.

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The Capital-Journal

Grand jury indicts in arson, drug cases

A federal grand jury Wednesday in Topeka indicted a man charged with arson in a Manhattan apartment complex fire, three Topekans accused of counterfeiting and two Arizona residents charged with possessing 109 pounds of cocaine in Shawnee County.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

Manhattan Mercury

Pottawatomie County hears complaints on bid process

Would you prefer Manhattan to remain in the Second Congressional District, or would you prefer it be switched to the First? Two general contractors and one sub-contractor aired complaints Monday about the bidding process for the new Pottawatomie County Justice Center.

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KSNT-TV Topeka

Overcrowding issue in Manhattan

Kansas First News Reporter Monica Castro visited the Little Apple and talked to a commissioner about how it could impact fake St.

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