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The annual operation Santa Claus is underway at Fort Riley

Christmas may be about 5 weeks away but they’re getting into the holiday spirit in Fort Riley. Volunteers have begun taking donations of gifts or money to help make Christmas a little brighter for kids and their families by providing gifts for local children of active-duty service members during the holiday season. Here’s Sgt. First [...]

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By Hannah March|2021-11-16T17:47:36-06:00November 16th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News|Comments Off

Riley County planning youth vaccine clinics, encourages flu awareness

With Pfizer eligibility expected to be expanded to youths ages 5 to 11 in November, Riley County health officials have plans for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in conjunction with area schools. Health Department Clinical Supervisor Aryn Price presented the information at the monthly intergovernmental luncheon between representatives of area municipalities, educational institutions, business associations and Fort [...]

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By Nick McNamara|2021-10-25T16:30:10-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Fort Riley, Local News, Manhattan, Riley County|Tags: USD 383|Comments Off

USO Program onboarding service dog to help soldiers, veterans

A new staff member will soon be coming on board to the USO Kansas Program and Center at Fort Riley. Executive Director Mark Claussen spoke Wednesday about Farley, a service dog trained to identify people who are anxious, depressed, or struggling with other mental health issues. USO has partnered with Kansas City based nonprofit Warriors’ [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2021-09-29T15:05:16-05:00September 29th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Fort Riley to close Parker Gate for construction project

Fort Riley officials have announced a temporary closure of the Parker Access Control Point starting Friday. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of November. The gate, which will close at 7 p.m. Friday, is located on the west edge of Fort Riley, and is formerly known as the Estes Gate. Officials say [...]

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By KMAN Staff|2021-09-02T13:43:30-05:00September 2nd, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News|Comments Off

Big Red One, Fort Riley deploying 500 troops to support Afghan evacuees

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will be deploying troops in support of Afghan evacuees. The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for vulnerable Afghans from forts across the nation. Approximately 500 service members from the [...]

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By Sam Hennigh|2021-08-27T06:46:53-05:00August 27th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News|Comments Off

Retired Manhattan soldier to lead state Veterans Affairs Office

A retired Army veteran from Manhattan will head up the Kansas agency which oversees veterans affairs. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday Brigadier General (ret’d) William Turner as the new Director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO). Kelly, in a release, said General Turner has gained a wealth of experience in program management, [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2021-08-06T22:25:19-05:00August 6th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News, Manhattan|Comments Off

Fort Riley soldiers may soon be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Active duty soldiers at Fort Riley may soon be mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gen. Perry Wiggins, who heads up Gov. Laura Kelly’s military council spoke about the potential mandate Thursday on KMAN’s In Focus. According to the New York Times, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said previously he would not be comfortable with [...]

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By Brandon Peoples|2021-08-05T13:18:34-05:00August 5th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News|Comments Off

Gov. Kelly issues new mask mandate

A mask mandate goes into effect Sunday morning at midnight for all state buildings as the Delta variant of coronavirus continues to drive new cases. Governor Laura Kelly announced the mandate while encouraging residents to get vaccinated Wednesday afternoon. Kelly kept the mandate strictly to state facilities, leaving counties, cities and school districts able to [...]

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By Troy Coverdale|2021-07-29T11:20:39-05:00July 29th, 2021|Categories: Clay County, COVID-19, Fort Riley, Geary County, Junction City, Local News, Manhattan, Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Wabaunsee County, Wamego|Tags: Blue Township, Rossville, USD 383|Comments Off

Ft Riley welcomes new senior leadership with Victory with Honors ceremony

Fort Riley welcomed new senior staff to the 1st Infantry Division on Friday with a Victory with Honors ceremony. 1st Infantry Division Commanding General D.A. Sims welcomed Colonel Geoffrey Norman and Colonel Paul Krattiger to their new positions. Norman took over as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Big Red One and Krattiger, who has [...]

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By Sam Hennigh|2021-06-28T11:26:34-05:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News|Comments Off

Riley County and Fort Riley offices closed for Juneteenth holiday

Some government offices will be closed Friday due to Juneteenth being recognized as a federal holiday. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing Jun 19 as a federal holiday Riley County Offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Since the 19th falls on a Saturday, the federal [...]

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By Sam Hennigh|2021-06-18T00:14:36-05:00June 18th, 2021|Categories: Fort Riley, Local News, Riley County|Comments Off