Politics
Riley County Considers Relaxing Residency Rules for Rural Advisory Board
Proposal would allow more residents to serve on the Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board.
Kansas Invalidates Hundreds of Transgender Residents' IDs
New law forces transgender Kansans to replace driver's licenses and birth certificates that don't match sex assigned at birth
Manhattan City Commissioner Pushes for Early RCPD Budget Discussions
Jim Morrison raises concerns about repeated over- and under-spending in police department budget
Lifestyle
Riley County Approves New Art and Craft Festival at CiCo Park
Two local breweries team up to bring German-inspired food and beverage celebration to Manhattan
Gas Leak Near Manhattan High School Deemed Not Risky
School remained in 'Secure Campus' protocol as fire department monitored situation.
K-State Student Government Holds Elections for 2026-27 Term
Candidates Peña/Bastian and Wolter/Hendricks compete for president and vice president roles
Crime
Two Manhattan Residents Arrested on Fentanyl, Drug Distribution Charges
RCPD executed a search warrant that led to numerous drug-related charges against LaShenna Dye and DeShell Patterson.
One Injured in Pickup, SUV Crash Near Casement Road
Authorities cite 19-year-old driver for failure to stop at stop sign
34-Year-Old Manhattan Man Arrested After Domestic Disturbance
Suspect charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to property
Business
Veteran Advisor Releases Book on Business Exits and Generational Transfers
Pat Keating's "The Business Exit Playbook" aims to help founders and family businesses navigate high-stakes decisions around selling, transferring ownership, or passing the company to the next generation.
Bigger Cattle Require More Animal Welfare Considerations
K-State researcher says producers need to adjust management as cattle get larger and more efficient.
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Hires New VP
Shane Shivley brings over 20 years of philanthropy leadership experience to the role.
Sports
K-State Hires Casey Alexander as New Basketball Coach
Fans and media react to the Wildcats' coaching change on social media.
Belmont Coach Casey Alexander Set to Lead Kansas State
Alexander, a 10-year winner at Belmont, will take over the Wildcats' men's basketball program.
Kansas State Fires Basketball Coach After Dismal Season
Interim coach Matthew Driscoll struggled to turn the team around after taking over midseason.
