Manhattan News Archives

Congress earlier this fall approved $1.5 million to move the Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Laboratory from Laramie, Wyo., to Kansas.

Sen. Sam Brownback plans to attend an event Monday, announcing the relocation of the Anthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Lab to Manhattan.

H1N1 a ' A New Kind of Flu a ' What You Need to Know! Local Hospital Capacity H1N1 flu is widespread across the country.

Three University of Kansas students are working to promote international education after winning federal scholarships to study abroad.

Riley County police are investigating the deaths of an adult and a young child whose partially buried bodies were found by a hunter.

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Its not unusual for neighbors to work together toward a common goal, and Kansas State University and the First Infantry Division at Fort Riley are doing just that.

Radio and television broadcasters from across Kansas were in Topeka this week for the annual Kansas Association of Broadcasters Convention.

The Riley County Police Department, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation were involved in a joint operation Thursday that led to the arrest of Ismael Cantu-Santiago, of Manhattan,Felix Damien-Simon, of Lawrence, and Raul Guzman-Martinez, of Manhattan.

MANHATTAN, Kan. _ A Manhattan Dillons store is getting a new look. Renovations begin in a few weeks at the Dillons store at 130 Sarber Lane.

Manhattan, Kan. _ The city of Manhattan is discussing whether or not to ban the use of cell phones while driving.

MANHATTAN, Kan. a ' Kansas State University has suspended one of their fraternities.

Two Riley County Police Department officers were injured in an accident Sunday morning, according to a press release from RCPD.

Kansas' long quest to house the nation's premier animal disease research facility seemed triumphant this week when the U.S. House approved $32 million to start construction.

G rant C respi was at the front of the line to get the H1N1 vaccination T hursday.

A bill allocating $32 million for a new biothreat lab to be constructed in Kansas wins House approval.

Kansas' role as a food producer makes it an important ally in working toward a more peaceful world, said Kansas State Universitya s dean of the College of Agriculture, Fred A. Cholick.

A suspect that was apprehended by Riley County police in May faces several charges according to Riley County attorney Barry Wilkerson.

A new surveillance radar installed at Ft. Riley is making it much easier and faster to depart from Manhattan Regional Airport.

Riley County police made two arrests last night in connection with an aggravated robbery reported in Ogden.

During this week's Manhattan City Comission meeting, there will be consideration for the amendment to the South End Final Development agreement between the City and Dial Realty.

The news out of Washington on funding for a National Bio and Agro-defense facility is exciting, according to Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran.

Megastarter produces a microbial supplement designed to help cattle used to eating grasses adjust to feedlots.

It was not the way Sgt. Aaron Smith's family hoped to welcome him home. Smith's body arrived at Kansas City International Airport in a Falcon 20 cargo jet.

Manhattan will be the site for the world headquarters of a South African animal health company.

A metro mother mourns after her oldest son was killed last Friday while serving in Afghanistan.

Traffic will likely be impacted from Fourth and Bluemont, down Fourth Street and along Poyntz for a couple of hours Wednesday, with another house being moved as part of the south end redevelopment project.

A new international animal health company is apparently on its way to Manhattan.

A Manhattan soldier has died in Afghanistan. 25-year-old Sgt. Aaron Smith was one of two Fort Bragg soldiers killed Friday, with an announcement made by the Department of Defense Sunday.

A Fort Drum soldier was among weekend casualties in Afghanistan.Sgt. Aaron M. Smith, of Manhattan, Kansas was killed Friday while participating in dismounted operations in Wardak Province, according to the military.The 25 year old 3rd Brigade Combat Team member was a fire support specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-87th ...

K-State's Fall Break starts October 5th, while KU's Fall Break begins October 15th.

The Kansas attorney general and police are warning people to be cautious during fall breaks because of multiple rapes in the Lawrence and Manhattan areas.Kansas State Universitys fall break begins Oct.

MANHATTAN, Kan. Oct. 30 is the deadline to enroll in Kansas State University's Management, Analysis and Strategic Thinking program, also known as the MAST program.

Verizon Wireless at the Manhattan Technology Park is closing down its customer service operations as of December fifth.