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Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals

U.S. Army · United States

Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals

56% Center coverage: 25 sources

Kansas Supreme Court rejects rationale for pulling over motorist, searching vehicle

Topeka · Topeka

Kansas Supreme Court rejects rationale for pulling over motorist, searching vehicle

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

The Kansas Supreme Court attempts to provide clarity to reasonable suspicion that could be used by a law enforcement officer to search a vehicle for illegal drugs.See the Story

County Commissioners consider pay raises for elected officials

Riley County · Riley County

County Commissioners consider pay raises for elected officials

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Midland County elected officials have seen steady salary increases since 2020, with a new 2% raise for all in fiscal year 2025.See the Story

Hutchinson man pleads guilty to attempted sheltering runaways

A Hutchinson man pleaded guilty to attempted contribution to child misconduct Monday, after reaching a plea deal with the state.Hutchinson, Kansas · Hutchinson See the Story

St. George man pleads not guilty to sex crimes, kidnapping charge

A St. George man on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges including rape, during his arraignment in Riley County District Court.Kansas, United States · Kansas See the Story

Emergency management and fire department to receive new headquarters

Riley County is seeking bids to renovate the former Emergency Management Services building on Claflin Road, which will become the headquarters for emergency management and the county fire department.Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

Pottawatomie County discusses employee compensation as budget discussions continue

Pottawatomie County commissioners reviewed the proposed 2026 budget during a Monday work session in Westmoreland.Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan See the Story

Manhattan Woman Sustains Minor Injury Following Crash on I-70

A Manhattan woman was injured in a crash on Interstate 70 Monday morning in Wabaunsee County.Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan See the Story

City building permits for the month of May

USD #383, 1435 Hudson Avenue, value: $1,500,000.00, improvement: AlterationSean F Luciano Schiazza, 931 Connecticut Avenue, value: $240,000.00, improvement: RepairCharles W Remus II Trust, 3001 Fieldhouse Circle, value: $531,098.00, improvement: NewNathan & Kay Lynn Mead, 1021 Ratone Street, value: $0.00, improvement:…Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

Manhattan coalition hopes to build support for redeveloped riverfront

A project to reshape Manhattan’s riverfront is gaining momentum, but still faces significant hurdles before becoming a reality.Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

Noxious weed department adding more rules for the purchase of chemicals

The Riley County noxious weed department will implement additional guidelines for the purchase of herbicide chemicals. On Thursday, Michael Boller, the director of the Noxious Weed department, said he was working with the Kansas Department of Agriculture on these regulations.Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

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