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
Manhattan Woman Loses $1,700 in Phone Scam
Police investigating after 77-year-old resident falls victim to fraud
Three-Vehicle Crash Reported on K-18 Bypass
Authorities responded to the multi-car accident near Junction City on Thursday evening.
Two Fraud Cases Reported in Manhattan with Over $7K in Losses
Police investigating separate incidents involving unauthorized account access and bank account withdrawals
Sports
Manhattan High Football Unveils 2026 Schedule
Defending Class 6A champions face tough non-league tests against Rockhurst and Mill Valley
Kansas State Hires New Head Basketball Coach
Casey Alexander aims to build a consistent winner with the Wildcats
Kansas State Football Loses Defensive Coach to Ole Miss
Wildcats' co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson departs for new role at SEC program.
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.
