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CoreCivic argues to overturn injunction keeping it from housing ICE detainees
By Morgan Chilson TOPEKA — CoreCivic argued Tuesday for the right to begin holding prisoners in its closed Leavenworth facility, even as the company is working through a local permit process that could make the court case irrelevant. CoreCivic challenged an injunction in the Kansas Court of Appeals that was made last year by the [...]
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Riley County aiming for mid-March return to downtown offices
Riley County commissioners are eager to move back in to their offices downtown, but public works director John Ellermann said Monday they may need a bit more patience. During his update on county projects, Ellermann said the Courthouse Plaza East window replacement project — which began in July — is completed, but renovations inside the [...]
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The Core Collective announces closure
An Aggieville shop announced it plans to close this month. The Core Collective, a small business locally owned by K-State alumni, said it will close its doors on Feb. 26. The business at 1120 Moro St., Suite A initially opened Aug. 31, 2025, and offers products from numerous local vendors, including 14 Hands Ranch, DeDi [...]
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Chamber honors Dodson, Briggs, Lowe at annual meeting
Three people were honored by the chamber of commerce for their contributions to the community. The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce gave the awards Friday during its annual meeting. Lindsay Lowe was named Young Professional of the Year; Mike Dodson is the C. Clyde Jones Volunteer of the Year; and Russ Briggs is the Lud [...]
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