Pottawatomie County News

More people continue to become elgible for the H1N1 vaccine as priority groups expand, but government officials continue to prepare for the worst.

Police who are first responders and teachers will be eligible for the next H1N1 vaccine clinic in Westmoreland this Wednesday.

Pottawatomie County sheriff's deputies are seeking help in finding a person who attempted to break into a house just north of St.

Residents of the Pottawatomie County community of Emmett will get to weigh in on the proposed closing of their town's grade school at a special hearing next month.

Some school districts in the state, such as Topeka, are considering layoffs and school closures, with the most recent announcement of even more cutbacks in school funding.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's office is investigating six vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight Tuesday in the area of 7920 East Highway 24 in Manhattan.

Emmett Grade School head teacher David Steele and parent Amy VandeVelde talk Wednesday about the ramifications of closing Emmett Grade School in Pottawatomie County.

Published online 11/8/2009 10:27 PM Fall brings back memories for vet TOPEKA - This time of year conjures up some vivid memories for a World War II veteran from Topeka.

Supporters of a plan to renovate and expand Wamego's Central Elementary School apparently made their case, with the yes votes outnumbering the no votes by a ratio of nearly three to one.

A juvenile suspect has reportedly been identified in connection with the recent criminal desecration of the St.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 The township of St. George is offering a $1,000 reward for information about vandalism that caused an estimated $5,000 damage at its cemetery.

The votes are in and Wamego's Central Elementary school will get an expansion and renovation.

Among the military medals and citations Edward "Smitty" Smith received were the Silver Heart, Purple Heart and Victory Medal.

A St. George man who has been out on bond in a case involving a fatality has now been arrested for Driving under the Influence.

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a $7,000 piece of equipment from a construction site outside of Blaine.

The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation has awarded more than $1 million to help families secure affordable rental housing.

The city of Manhattan had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in September, with the Manhattan metro area including Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary counties, reporting a 4.1 percent rate.

One controversial issue the Manhattan City Commission will be discussing this week is whether cell phones should be banned when people are driving.

Pottawatomie County commissioners Stan Hartwich and Corwin Seamans have reached a settlement agreement with the county attorney regarding alleged violations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act .

A Pottawatomie county farmer will get national exposure in the documentary "What's the Matter with Kansas?." President of the Kansas Farmer's Union Donn Teske is featured in the film, giving his views on varying Kansas issues.