Nick McNamara

Culvert replacement to close portion of College Ave next week

Part of College Avenue north of Marlatt will be closed to through traffic starting Monday during construction by Riley County Public Works. The structure replacement project is located on the stretch of College between Marion Avenue and Livestock Units Road. County crews will be removing two culverts and replacing them with a 12 by 4 [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-15T20:55:26-05:00August 15th, 2019|Local News, Riley County|Comments Off

Local cops to make morning rooftop stop to raise funds for Special Olympics

If you see cops on the rooftop of Dunkin’ this Friday — don’t worry, it’s for a good cause. Local law enforcement will be staking out the Dunkin’ rooftop for the 2nd time in Manhattan to support Special Olympics Kansas. The Cop on a Rooftop event happens around the country and is a national fundraiser [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-15T20:53:12-05:00August 15th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Hy-Vee advises some customers to monitor bank statements after data breach

Hy-Vee is investigating after detecting a data breach on some of its payment processing systems, according to a Wednesday release. Company officials believe that the “unauthorized activity” was centered on transactions at some Hy-Vee fuel pumps, drive-thru coffee shops and restaurants including Market Grilles. Due to differences in the point-of-sale systems, transactions at normal grocery [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-14T15:48:45-05:00August 14th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Lindstrom discusses issues with community during Manhattan campaign stop

A Kansas Republican Senatorial candidate and retired Kansas City Chief made a stop by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce offices to meet with community leaders and residents Wednesday morning. Dave Lindstrom is the board chair of the Kansas Turnpike Authority and owned and operated multiple Burger King locations around the KC area. He says [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-14T12:55:52-05:00August 14th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

RCPD pledges to improve officer mental health response training

The Riley County Police Department has signed onto an initiative aiming to improve their response to calls related to mental health crises. The One Mind Campaign is a creation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. It’s an effort to promote coordination and cooperation between police agencies and local mental health organizations. RCPD Director [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-13T14:30:47-05:00August 13th, 2019|Local News, Riley County|Comments Off

Manhattan mayor from ’80 to ’81 dies, service planned for September

A former Manhattan mayor and lawyer died Friday, August 9. Ed Horne was a city commissioner from 1978 to 1981 and mayor from ’80 to ’81 and served on multiple community boards including for the Manhattan Public Library and Big Lakes Development Center. Horne was a 1961 pre-law grad from K-State and a ’67 grad [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-13T12:05:26-05:00August 13th, 2019|Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

From the Principal’s Office: Anthony Middle School 2019-20 preview

As we’re moving on up on the first day of classes, we’re also moving on up to the middle school level as we continue our KMAN News Series “From the Principal’s Office.” For today’s edition, we visited Susan B. Anthony Middle School to look ahead to the new school year. Principal Vickie Cline has been [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-13T08:49:05-05:00August 13th, 2019|KMAN series, Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

From the Principal’s Office: Eisenhower Middle School 2019-20 preview

We continue our KMAN News Series “From the Principal’s Office” today and have graduated to the Middle School level. For this edition, we visited Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School for a preview of the quickly approaching school year. Principal Tracy Newell has been with the USD 383 for 7 years of his 27 year education [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-13T08:18:14-05:00August 13th, 2019|KMAN series, Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Wells to seek re-election to Riley County Commission

A two-term Riley County Commissioner has filed to run for re-election in the 2020 elections. Commission Chairman Ron Wells’ filing was released Thursday. The Republican representative of county’s district 3 was first elected in November of 2012, taking office in 2013. He’s the first to file for the seat, with the election more than a [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-01T15:52:25-05:00August 1st, 2019|Local News, Riley County|Comments Off

RCPD Report 8/1/19

Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3300 block of Fairman Cir. in Manhattan on July 31, 2019, at approximately 6:55 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old male as the victim when he reported a known suspect damaged his vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000.00. Officers [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2019-08-01T11:31:50-05:00August 1st, 2019|Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Comments Off

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