Rough Winter Weather Possible In NE Kansas
Updated 11:20 p.m. The National Weather Service on Thursday issued two weather advisories for Northeast Kansas which could be impacted by the first major winter storm of the season. A Freezing Rain...
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Unemployment Down In Manhattan
November unemployment numbers were released this (Friday) morning, with the Manhattan metro area having a four percent rate, compared to 4.7 the month and year before. The Manhattan metro area...
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Winter Storm Brings Significant Snow To Area
The Snow began falling at around 3 p.m. Saturday and continued through the overnight hours into Sunday morning. The storm is producing more snow than originally forecast with as much as nine inches of...
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Name of Drowning Victim Released
Specialist Thomas Hedrick; Photo Courtesty of Fort Riley although death not combat related Update 9:10 a.m. Thursday: The Geary County Sheriff has released the name of the duck hunter who drowned after...
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Power Outage In Manhattan
Update-Monday morning News of power outages in Manhattan caused a panic for local residents, as the problem began just before the K-State football team kicked off for the bowl game in Arizona. The...
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Recovery Efforts For Geary County Drowning Victim
Recovery efforts to locate last week’s drowning victim in Geary County continue. Thomas Hedrick, the victim of the drowning that occurred at Milford Lake on Tuesday Christmas Eve, has still not been...
View ArticleTwo Local Residents To Be Honored For Saving A Life
On January 4, 2014, in Manhattan, A recognition ceremony will take place during the K-State vs. Oklahoma State basketball game in which two nurses, Linda Patterson, of Dwight, and her daughter Dani...
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Milford Lake Drowning Victim’s Body Recovered
Specialist Thomas Hedrick–Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley Updated 10 a.m. Thursday: Fort Riley authorities reacted Thursday to the recovery Wednesday afternoon of the body of a soldier assigned to the 1st...
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Fort Riley to Build New Elementary School
According to a recent press release, U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, along with U.S. Representatives Tim Huelskamp and Lynn Jenkins have announced $16 million in grants to be allocated...
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Former JC Minister is Sentenced
A former Junction City minister was sentenced in Geary County district court Monday for sex-related charges involving young boys in the church congregation. Jordan Young (26) appeared in Judge David...
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Geary County Convicted Murderer Denied Parole
Frank Pencek A 66-year-old man convicted of first degree murder and other charges in Geary County nearly 40 years ago has apparently been denied parole. Frank Pencek’s next possible release date is now...
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Sentence In Geary County Human Trafficking Case
Paul Goodman III A Junction City man has been sentenced in connection with a human trafficking and rape case occurring in Junction City last year. Paul Goodman III, 43, was sentenced Monday In Geary...
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Leader’s Retreat Emphasizes Economic Development
230 Manhattan/Junction City/Pottawatomie county leaders were in attendance for this year’s Flint Hills Regional Leader’s Retreat in Overland Park. Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle...
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JC Man Suffers Gunshot Wound
Update-9:30 a.m. Wednesday Via Christi officials have informed KMAN that Bennett was still hospitalized on Wednesday in serious condition. —————— Original Story A man has been transported to Wichita...
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Ft. Riley Soldier Dies In I-70 Accident
Update 10:00 Wednesday Fort Riley officials have released details to KMAN regarding the Fort Riley soldier, who died in the accident on I-70. Michalak was an automatic rifleman in the 1st armored...
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Common Core And Fieldhouse Topics For Intergovernmental Group
Eddie Eastes A proposed fieldhouse project was discussed by intergovernmental leaders Monday, with the city of Manhattan bringing the item up. City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor John Matta talked about...
View ArticleFlint Hills Economic Development District Signing
The Flint Hills Regional Council Board of Directors invites the public to a signing ceremony as the seven county Flint Hills Economic Development District (FHEDD) is formed on January 31, 2014. Elected...
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Unemployment Numbers Up Slightly In Manhattan
Unemployment numbers in the Manhattan metro area are up slightly from the month before, according to figures just released by the Kansas Department of Labor. The December 2013 numbers for the...
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Huelskamp welcomes Ft. Riley Hero to State of The Union
Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) welcomed a brave former Fort Riley soldier as his special guest for tonight’s State of the Union address. 1st Lieutenant Nathan Rimpf served as platoon leader at Ft....
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Reaction To State Of The Union
Comments from members of the Kansas Congressional delegation representing the Manhattan area are less than complimentary of the President’s state of the Union address. Senator Jerry Moran of...
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