GEARY COUNTY—One person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred just before 6a.m. Tuesday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an unknown vehicle was westbound on Interstate 70 near the U.S. 77 exit.&nbsp; The vehicle, described as possibly a Nissan, rear-ended a 2005 Dodge Neon driven by 38-year-old Christina L. Murphy of Junction City.&nbsp; After impact the Dodge traveled off the road and struck a tree.

The other vehicle fled the scene.&nbsp; EMS transported Murphy to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Health-Flint Hills Campus.&nbsp; She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY—One person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that occurred just before 6a.m. Tuesday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported an unknown vehicle was westbound on Interstate 70 near the U.S. 77 exit.&nbsp; The vehicle, described as possibly a Nissan, rear-ended a 2005 Dodge Neon driven by 38-year-old Christina L. Murphy of Junction City.&nbsp; After impact the Dodge traveled off the road and struck a tree.The other vehicle fled the scene.&nbsp; EMS transported Murphy to&nbsp;Stormont Vail Health-Flint Hills Campus.&nbsp; She was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Junction City woman injured after I-70 hit-and-run crash

&nbsp; MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University officials say a multimillion-dollar award from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usaid.gov/">U.S. Agency for International Development</a>&nbsp;will support work by researchers on multiple continents to make agriculture more resilient to varying management practices, climates and extreme weather events.

The university was selected as the management entity for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or&nbsp;CRSIIL,&nbsp;as part of&nbsp;USAID's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usaid.gov/feed-the-future">Feed the Future</a>&nbsp;program, with funding of up to $50 million over the next five years.

Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito announced the award during the recent World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa.

"The Feed the Future innovation lab network, including these newly funded labs, will advance technology development and draw on the expertise of top U.S. universities and host country research institutions to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges in agriculture and food security,"&nbsp;said Esposito, who is also assistant to the administrator for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security at&nbsp;USAID.

She added:&nbsp;"The Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification lab led by Kansas State University will conduct research to develop and adapt technologies that increase agricultural productivity on less land with fewer environmental tradeoffs.

"Vara Prasad, the lab's director,&nbsp;university&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;professor and the R.O. Kruse&nbsp;endowed&nbsp;professor in K-State's&nbsp;agronomy department, said the new project continues the work managed&nbsp;during&nbsp;the past 10 years by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.k-state.edu/siil/">K-State's Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or SIIL,</a>&nbsp;a $75 million project that he also led. The new project, he said, includes an emphasis on climate resilience in crops.

Sustainable intensification is a term that represents researchers'&nbsp;work to develop methods and technologies that increase agricultural yields without negative environmental impacts, or cultivating more land.

Funding for the previous SIIL ended earlier this year. The new award is for five years, at which time Prasad said it could be renewed for an additional $50 million and five years, based on the progress and availability of funds. All told, K-State's support from&nbsp;USAID&nbsp;to study sustainable intensification over a 20-year period could top $175 million.

"I think what this new award shows is&nbsp;USAID's trust in Kansas State University, as well as our commitment to our program and what we are capable of doing,"&nbsp;Prasad said.

K-State will lead a project with partners in eight countries: Cambodia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Guatemala and Honduras.&nbsp;Prasad said work in these countries&nbsp;will serve&nbsp;as&nbsp;"test beds"&nbsp;for discoveries that can be applied around the world, including Kansas and the United States.

The partnership includes forming a Digital and Decision Agriculture consortium to develop improved tools to assist farmers in the U.S. and partner countries,&nbsp;"to become more efficient, productive, profitable and equitable,"&nbsp;according to Prasad.

He said American and international researchers don't need to look any further than Kansas to see the value of this work. The state's agricultural economy thrives despite a wide range of variables between the eastern and western borders, including temperature, rainfall, soil, weather and more.

"When it comes to resilience in farming, Kansas is the place,"&nbsp;Prasad said.&nbsp;"So what we learn from other countries is going to be extremely valuable for Kansas and other places around the country and world."

Prasad said CRSIIL's work focuses on five areas:

•&nbsp;Climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience

•&nbsp;Improved use of resources and input use efficiency

•&nbsp;Soil fertility management and soil health

•&nbsp;Ecological intensification and nature-positive solutions

•&nbsp;A circular bio-economy and use of renewables

K-State President Richard Linton hailed the award, saying the work that will be done over five years symbolizes the university's goal to become&nbsp;a&nbsp;next-generation land-grant university.

"This international project represents one of the largest and most collaborative research grants in the history of K-State. It builds on our strengths in research innovation and affirms our global reputation for excellence in agricultural and food systems,"&nbsp;Linton said.&nbsp;"Being recognized worldwide enhances our position as a next-generation land-grant university."

Ernie Minton, the Eldon Gideon&nbsp;dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and&nbsp;director of K-State Research and Extension, said he's&nbsp;"immensely proud of the dedication and innovation of Prasad's team in earning this prestigious grant award."

"It underscores our commitment to advancing agricultural research and addressing the most difficult challenges within the global food system,"&nbsp;Minton said.&nbsp;"This work will produce significant global impacts and greatly benefit Kansas by enhancing our knowledge of climate-resilient agricultural practices that improve productivity and sustainability."

Prasad, who led the successful application to land the multimillion-dollar award, said he received key support from SIIL, including&nbsp;Jan Middendorf,&nbsp;associate&nbsp;director,&nbsp;Beth Guertal,&nbsp;research&nbsp;director,&nbsp;and Ignacio Ciampitti,&nbsp;agronomy professor; as well as support staff members Jessica Means, Kinzey Cott, Layne Davis, Emma Flemmig, Araya Berhe and Dawn Caldwell.

Nina Lilja, associate dean for international programs in K-State's College of Agriculture, also provided key support, he said.

According to Prasad, the team's past work with SIIL over the last 10 years&nbsp;—&nbsp;in combination with U.S. and foreign partners&nbsp;—&nbsp;supported as many as 120 organizations, 150 researchers, 275 students and 40,000 farmers. The indirect impact will be much larger than that.

But, Prasad added,&nbsp;"it's not about the numbers."

"This work is about individuals, meaning lives and livelihoods,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;"Imagine these 275 students five years from now, or 10 years from now, and how many lives they are going to touch. More importantly, when somebody's life changes because of work you do, you can't put an economic value on that."

"That's why I’m very passionate about doing this work. If it was just about numbers, we could reach those numbers, but it's not just a check mark for us. We want to make a positive impact, change the lives of people and then make sure it's done right so that they also develop the passion to help others."

K-State's work through CRSIIL begins this fall and will continue through 2029.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>Vara Prasad, university distinguished professor and the R.O. Kruse endowed professor in K-State's agronomy department, will direct the new Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or CRSIIL, as part of USAID's Feed the Future program. Pictured above: Prasad at an agricultural technology park in Cambodia interacting with scholars.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; MANHATTAN —&nbsp;Kansas State University officials say a multimillion-dollar award from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usaid.gov/">U.S. Agency for International Development</a>&nbsp;will support work by researchers on multiple continents to make agriculture more resilient to varying management practices, climates and extreme weather events.The university was selected as the management entity for the Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or&nbsp;CRSIIL,&nbsp;as part of&nbsp;USAID's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usaid.gov/feed-the-future">Feed the Future</a>&nbsp;program, with funding of up to $50 million over the next five years.Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito announced the award during the recent World Food Prize in Des Moines, Iowa."The Feed the Future innovation lab network, including these newly funded labs, will advance technology development and draw on the expertise of top U.S. universities and host country research institutions to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges in agriculture and food security,"&nbsp;said Esposito, who is also assistant to the administrator for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security at&nbsp;USAID.She added:&nbsp;"The Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification lab led by Kansas State University will conduct research to develop and adapt technologies that increase agricultural productivity on less land with fewer environmental tradeoffs."Vara Prasad, the lab's director,&nbsp;university&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;professor and the R.O. Kruse&nbsp;endowed&nbsp;professor in K-State's&nbsp;agronomy department, said the new project continues the work managed&nbsp;during&nbsp;the past 10 years by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.k-state.edu/siil/">K-State's Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, or SIIL,</a>&nbsp;a $75 million project that he also led. The new project, he said, includes an emphasis on climate resilience in crops.Sustainable intensification is a term that represents researchers'&nbsp;work to develop methods and technologies that increase agricultural yields without negative environmental impacts, or cultivating more land.Funding for the previous SIIL ended earlier this year. The new award is for five years, at which time Prasad said it could be renewed for an additional $50 million and five years, based on the progress and availability of funds. All told, K-State's support from&nbsp;USAID&nbsp;to study sustainable intensification over a 20-year period could top $175 million."I think what this new award shows is&nbsp;USAID's trust in Kansas State University, as well as our commitment to our program and what we are capable of doing,"&nbsp;Prasad said.K-State will lead a project with partners in eight countries: Cambodia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Guatemala and Honduras.&nbsp;Prasad said work in these countries&nbsp;will serve&nbsp;as&nbsp;"test beds"&nbsp;for discoveries that can be applied around the world, including Kansas and the United States.The partnership includes forming a Digital and Decision Agriculture consortium to develop improved tools to assist farmers in the U.S. and partner countries,&nbsp;"to become more efficient, productive, profitable and equitable,"&nbsp;according to Prasad.He said American and international researchers don't need to look any further than Kansas to see the value of this work. The state's agricultural economy thrives despite a wide range of variables between the eastern and western borders, including temperature, rainfall, soil, weather and more."When it comes to resilience in farming, Kansas is the place,"&nbsp;Prasad said.&nbsp;"So what we learn from other countries is going to be extremely valuable for Kansas and other places around the country and world."Prasad said CRSIIL's work focuses on five areas:•&nbsp;Climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience•&nbsp;Improved use of resources and input use efficiency•&nbsp;Soil fertility management and soil health•&nbsp;Ecological intensification and nature-positive solutions•&nbsp;A circular bio-economy and use of renewablesK-State President Richard Linton hailed the award, saying the work that will be done over five years symbolizes the university's goal to become&nbsp;a&nbsp;next-generation land-grant university."This international project represents one of the largest and most collaborative research grants in the history of K-State. It builds on our strengths in research innovation and affirms our global reputation for excellence in agricultural and food systems,"&nbsp;Linton said.&nbsp;"Being recognized worldwide enhances our position as a next-generation land-grant university."Ernie Minton, the Eldon Gideon&nbsp;dean of K-State's College of Agriculture and&nbsp;director of K-State Research and Extension, said he's&nbsp;"immensely proud of the dedication and innovation of Prasad's team in earning this prestigious grant award.""It underscores our commitment to advancing agricultural research and addressing the most difficult challenges within the global food system,"&nbsp;Minton said.&nbsp;"This work will produce significant global impacts and greatly benefit Kansas by enhancing our knowledge of climate-resilient agricultural practices that improve productivity and sustainability."Prasad, who led the successful application to land the multimillion-dollar award, said he received key support from SIIL, including&nbsp;Jan Middendorf,&nbsp;associate&nbsp;director,&nbsp;Beth Guertal,&nbsp;research&nbsp;director,&nbsp;and Ignacio Ciampitti,&nbsp;agronomy professor; as well as support staff members Jessica Means, Kinzey Cott, Layne Davis, Emma Flemmig, Araya Berhe and Dawn Caldwell.Nina Lilja, associate dean for international programs in K-State's College of Agriculture, also provided key support, he said.According to Prasad, the team's past work with SIIL over the last 10 years&nbsp;—&nbsp;in combination with U.S. and foreign partners&nbsp;—&nbsp;supported as many as 120 organizations, 150 researchers, 275 students and 40,000 farmers. The indirect impact will be much larger than that.But, Prasad added,&nbsp;"it's not about the numbers.""This work is about individuals, meaning lives and livelihoods,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;"Imagine these 275 students five years from now, or 10 years from now, and how many lives they are going to touch. More importantly, when somebody's life changes because of work you do, you can't put an economic value on that.""That's why I’m very passionate about doing this work. If it was just about numbers, we could reach those numbers, but it's not just a check mark for us. We want to make a positive impact, change the lives of people and then make sure it's done right so that they also develop the passion to help others."K-State's work through CRSIIL begins this fall and will continue through 2029.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State selected for multimillion-dollar project on climate resilience and sustainable intensification of agriculture

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a series of burglaries.

Just before 11:30p.m. November 7, officers responded to a report of a business alarm activation at Dick’s Sporting Goods, the 400 block of 3rd&nbsp;Place in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Officers found a shattered window in the front of the business. A short while later, officers responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, 

The suspect entered the business and stole shotgun shells before leaving. It was determined through the course of the investigation the suspect in the second investigation matched the description of the suspect from the incident at Dick's Sporting Goods.

At 12:41 a.m., on November 8, officers then responded to a report of burglary in the 1400 block of Collins Lane. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, reported Andrew Franklin, 23, of Manhattan, had stolen her car, cellphone, and a handgun.

Officers determined Franklin was responsible for all three incidents and enlisted the help of Officers/Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Marysville Police Department. Franklin abandoned the vehicle in Blue Rapids and was later located and apprehended by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.

Franklin was arrested on November 8, 2024, at approximately 6:33a.m. in the 6200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on requested charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. Total bond was set at $250,000.&nbsp;Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas felon in connection with a series of burglaries.Just before 11:30p.m. November 7, officers responded to a report of a business alarm activation at Dick’s Sporting Goods, the 400 block of 3rd&nbsp;Place in Manhattan, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Officers found a shattered window in the front of the business. A short while later, officers responded to a report of criminal damage to property at Walmart in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, The suspect entered the business and stole shotgun shells before leaving. It was determined through the course of the investigation the suspect in the second investigation matched the description of the suspect from the incident at Dick's Sporting Goods.At 12:41 a.m., on November 8, officers then responded to a report of burglary in the 1400 block of Collins Lane. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, reported Andrew Franklin, 23, of Manhattan, had stolen her car, cellphone, and a handgun.Officers determined Franklin was responsible for all three incidents and enlisted the help of Officers/Deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Marysville Police Department. Franklin abandoned the vehicle in Blue Rapids and was later located and apprehended by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.Franklin was arrested on November 8, 2024, at approximately 6:33a.m. in the 6200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on requested charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. Total bond was set at $250,000.&nbsp;Franklin has previous convictions for drugs and for battery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

RCPD: Kansas felon accused in series of burglaries

The United States Army Drill Team will be in Manhattan this weekend. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., the team will perform in the Aggieville District. 

"The U.S. Army Drill Team is a precision drill platoon with the primary mission of showcasing the U.S. Army nationally and internationally through breathtaking routines with Bayonet-Tipped 1903 Springfield Rifles."

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 </figure>The United States Army Drill Team will be in Manhattan this weekend. On Friday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., the team will perform in the Aggieville District. "The U.S. Army Drill Team is a precision drill platoon with the primary mission of showcasing the U.S. Army nationally and internationally through breathtaking routines with Bayonet-Tipped 1903 Springfield Rifles."

U.S. Army Drill Team will perform in Aggieville on Friday

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating three juveniles in connection with allegedly starting a building fire and recording in for social media.

At approximately 2:50 p.m. on November 9, 2024, officers responded to&nbsp; a fire at a large warehouse under construction in the 1200 block of Kretschmer Drive, according to a media release.

Witnesses reported seeing three male juveniles running from the scene toward businesses on McCall Road.

Officers quickly located three juveniles in the 400 block McCall Road. Officers detained 15-year-old Jakeem Coopwood Jr. and 15-year-old Jordan Ehret for their roles in the fire.

According to the investigation, Coopwood admitted to igniting cardboard boxes using a spray can and lighter and provided officers with a Snapchat video of the incident. Ehret was reported to have actively participated by filming Coopwood lighting the fire. A third juvenile, age 12, confirmed the account.

&nbsp;Both Coopwood and Ehret have been detained as juvenile offenders and face charges including Arson, Burglary, and Contributing to the Misconduct of a Minor. Coopwood was transported to the Southeast Kansas Juvenile Detention Facility in Girard, and Ehret was taken to the North Central Kansas Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City. The 12-year-old juvenile was released to his guardian.

The Riley County Police Department extended their appreciation to the quick-acting witness and to Manhattan Fire Department members involved in this case for their swift and effective response.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating three juveniles in connection with allegedly starting a building fire and recording in for social media.At approximately 2:50 p.m. on November 9, 2024, officers responded to&nbsp; a fire at a large warehouse under construction in the 1200 block of Kretschmer Drive, according to a media release.Witnesses reported seeing three male juveniles running from the scene toward businesses on McCall Road.Officers quickly located three juveniles in the 400 block McCall Road. Officers detained 15-year-old Jakeem Coopwood Jr. and 15-year-old Jordan Ehret for their roles in the fire.According to the investigation, Coopwood admitted to igniting cardboard boxes using a spray can and lighter and provided officers with a Snapchat video of the incident. Ehret was reported to have actively participated by filming Coopwood lighting the fire. A third juvenile, age 12, confirmed the account.&nbsp;Both Coopwood and Ehret have been detained as juvenile offenders and face charges including Arson, Burglary, and Contributing to the Misconduct of a Minor. Coopwood was transported to the Southeast Kansas Juvenile Detention Facility in Girard, and Ehret was taken to the North Central Kansas Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City. The 12-year-old juvenile was released to his guardian.The Riley County Police Department extended their appreciation to the quick-acting witness and to Manhattan Fire Department members involved in this case for their swift and effective response.

Arson: 3 juveniles accused of starting a fire for social media

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Monday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, Jay Oaks, 23, of Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way&nbsp;at the corner of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and E. Poyntz Avenue.

The vehicle Oaks was driving struck a BMW 5 Series driven by Khristina Davies, 40 of Alta Vista and a Dodge Journey driven by Lindsy Rebegilia, 39, of Manhattan.

EMS transported Rebegilia to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. &nbsp;Oaks was cited for failure to yield. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 6p.m. Monday in Riley County.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, Jay Oaks, 23, of Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way&nbsp;at the corner of Tuttle Creek Blvd. and E. Poyntz Avenue.The vehicle Oaks was driving struck a BMW 5 Series driven by Khristina Davies, 40 of Alta Vista and a Dodge Journey driven by Lindsy Rebegilia, 39, of Manhattan.EMS transported Rebegilia to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. &nbsp;Oaks was cited for failure to yield. The RCPD released no additional details.

RCPD: 1 injured after 3-vehicle Riley County crash

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Riley County Arrest Report November 12

The contractor has scheduled to begin reopening WB I-70 through Junction City in Geary County. 

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on EB &amp; WB I-70 as the contractor works to finalize construction. Following the completion of Phase 2, I-70 is scheduled to fully reopen to unrestricted traffic in mid-late November. 

The final phase of construction, Phase 3, is scheduled to begin in March 2025 and be completed by Dec. 2025. 

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 </figure>The contractor has scheduled to begin reopening WB I-70 through Junction City in Geary County. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on EB &amp; WB I-70 as the contractor works to finalize construction. Following the completion of Phase 2, I-70 is scheduled to fully reopen to unrestricted traffic in mid-late November. The final phase of construction, Phase 3, is scheduled to begin in March 2025 and be completed by Dec. 2025.

KDOT to begin re-opening westbound I-70 in Junction City 

The C.L. Hoover Opera House will be the site of the 34th Annual Heart of America Band Concert this Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3:00 p.m. 

The concert will feature several local area musicians. 

Joe and&nbsp;Sheila&nbsp;Markley, Vocalists

Tribute to the Snodgrass Family of Clay Center

The C. L. Hoover Opera House is located at  135 West 7th Street in

The C.L. Hoover Opera House will be the site of the 34th Annual Heart of America Band Concert this Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3:00 p.m. There is free admission to the concert. The concert will feature several local area musicians. Joe and&nbsp;Sheila&nbsp;Markley, VocalistsEmily Markley-Thiesen, VocalistArmed Forces SaluteTribute to the Snodgrass Family of Clay CenterDr. Stephen Patterson, ConductorArea performers:Danny O'BrienDavid &amp; Virleen CarlsonDeb BreidensteinAnne HooverKathy Jo HitchmanIvelis BeckerChristina BrownLori BalderramaJohn FitzmauriceKeon JacksonToby WeishaarAaron TompkinsChris WolfGayle McMillenC. L. SnodgrassThe C. L. Hoover Opera House is located at 135 West 7th Street inJunction City.

34th Annual Heart of America Band Concert is Sunday at the C.L. Hoover  Opera House

TOPEKA, Kan. –&nbsp;Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.

Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.

“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”

Sectional football may take place either Thursday or Friday based on facility availability. Host schools may also honor veterans/active military in other ways on gameday.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. –&nbsp;Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”Sectional football may take place either Thursday or Friday based on facility availability. Host schools may also honor veterans/active military in other ways on gameday.

KSHSAA to Honor Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission to Sectional Football Games

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and its television partners announced Monday that the game time and television designation for Kansas State’s final home game of the year – a November 23 matchup against Cincinnati – has been held for a six-day pick and will be announced this weekend.

The Senior Day contest will be the first and only time this season the Wildcats will host games in consecutive weeks. It will be the seventh all-time meeting between K-State and UC as the Bearcats hold a 4-2 advantage, but the Wildcats have won each of the last two games – a 23-21 victory in Cincinnati in 1995 and a 35-0 win at home in 1996.

The Wildcats host Arizona State this Saturday in a 6 p.m., contest that will be shown on ESPN. Tickets to the game against the Sun Devils are down to standing-room only, while the game against Cincinnati are down to scattered singles. Tickets for each of the final two home games can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–</a>&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and its television partners announced Monday that the game time and television designation for Kansas State’s final home game of the year – a November 23 matchup against Cincinnati – has been held for a six-day pick and will be announced this weekend.The Senior Day contest will be the first and only time this season the Wildcats will host games in consecutive weeks. It will be the seventh all-time meeting between K-State and UC as the Bearcats hold a 4-2 advantage, but the Wildcats have won each of the last two games – a 23-21 victory in Cincinnati in 1995 and a 35-0 win at home in 1996.The Wildcats host Arizona State this Saturday in a 6 p.m., contest that will be shown on ESPN. Tickets to the game against the Sun Devils are down to standing-room only, while the game against Cincinnati are down to scattered singles. Tickets for each of the final two home games can be purchased online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.

Game Time for K-State's Final Home Game to Be Announced This Weekend

MANHATTAN— A view of the Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan.The parade is sponsored by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition.

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Veterans Day Parade in Manhattan

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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Riley County Arrest Report November 11

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Riley County Arrest Report November 10

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is moving closer to launching the Kansas Home Rebates Program to help Kansas households lower energy costs and improve the comfort of their homes. Under the program, established by the Inflation Reduction Act, Kansas is set to receive $105.6 million to lower energy costs for low to moderate income households.

The KCC has partnered with HORNE, a nationally recognized professional services firm, to assist the agency with the program design, application development, and implementation process. As a part of the program planning process, the KCC is scheduling&nbsp;<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kcc.ks.gov%2Fkansas-energy-office%2Fevents%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010193025ce0ad-82f4eabc-1e0e-4c3e-9d97-7fcee032231d-000000/abpiF_-2jo81Mz5qVaNYp-nGffzOJ4jmBb8ejETYSfI=378">engagement sessions</a>&nbsp;with stakeholders (Kansas utility companies, contractors, other State agencies, and the community) to ensure the Home Rebates program is tailored to meet the Sunflower state’s needs.

For Kansans to be able to access the rebates, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) must approve the program design and grant applications, which are due by January 31, 2025. Rebate funding is expected to be accessible to Kansas households in 2025 following the application submission and DOE approval.

In the meantime, Kansans can visit the<a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kcc.ks.gov%2Fkansas-energy-office%2Fkansas-home-rebates%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010193025ce0ad-82f4eabc-1e0e-4c3e-9d97-7fcee032231d-000000/AGeUGcKh3EYdF-BDz8hMTA11qIQxNuUR7VVWD1EFSnA=378">&nbsp;KCC website</a>&nbsp;for information on how to participate in the engagement sessions, learn more about the Home Rebates program, track the status, and find answers to frequently asked questions.

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 KCC is laying the groundwork to make Home Rebates available in Kansas and wants your input 

Veterans Helping Veterans will be the theme for the annual Veterans day parade in Manhattan on Monday. 

The parade sponsored by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition is set for 9:30 a.m. on Monday.

It will begin at the Manhattan Town Center parking lot and follow a route to City Hall on Poyntz Avenue.

The rest of the schedule includes a Veterans Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at the American Legion Post 17, 114 McCall Road and a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Peace Memorial Auditorium at City Hall.

Veterans Helping Veterans will be the theme for the annual Veterans day parade in Manhattan on Monday. The parade sponsored by the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition is set for 9:30 a.m. on Monday.It will begin at the Manhattan Town Center parking lot and follow a route to City Hall on Poyntz Avenue.The rest of the schedule includes a Veterans Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at the American Legion Post 17, 114 McCall Road and a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Peace Memorial Auditorium at City Hall.

Veterans Day activities are set for Monday

Westbound Interstate has reopened at Goodland, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

&nbsp;Interstate 70 reopened Saturday morning between Oakley and Goodland, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Westbound lanes remain closed at Goodland. Parking/accommodations may be limited in NWKS. Motorists are advised to postpone travel or use alternative routes. Stay updated at <a href="https://t.co/PMwufxHbcT" target="_blank">http://kandrive.gov</a>. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KnowBeforeYouGo?src=hashtag_click">#KnowBeforeYouGo</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hashtag_click">#kswx</a>

------------- Westbound Interstate 70 Now Closed at Oakley, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Accommodations and parking are becoming very limited in northwest Kansas. Motorists advised to postpone westbound travel or seek alternative routes. Stay updated at <a href="https://t.co/f1Av4pGLhW" target="_blank">http://KanDrive.gov</a>. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KnowBeforeYouGo?src=hashtag_click">#KnowBeforeYouGo</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hashtag_click">#kswx</a>

Westbound Interstate has reopened at Goodland, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.-----------&nbsp;Interstate 70 reopened Saturday morning between Oakley and Goodland, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Westbound lanes remain closed at Goodland. Parking/accommodations may be limited in NWKS. Motorists are advised to postpone travel or use alternative routes. Stay updated at <a href="https://t.co/PMwufxHbcT" target="_blank">http://kandrive.gov</a>. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KnowBeforeYouGo?src=hashtag_click">#KnowBeforeYouGo</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hashtag_click">#kswx</a> ------------- Westbound Interstate 70 Now Closed at Oakley, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.Accommodations and parking are becoming very limited in northwest Kansas. Motorists advised to postpone westbound travel or seek alternative routes. Stay updated at <a href="https://t.co/f1Av4pGLhW" target="_blank">http://KanDrive.gov</a>. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/KnowBeforeYouGo?src=hashtag_click">#KnowBeforeYouGo</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hashtag_click">#kswx</a>

KDOT: Westbound  I-70 now open at Goodland

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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Riley County Arrest Report November 9

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with entrepreneur Kris Munsch.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L_j7J8c_66g?si=kAHfEv8jxgGZL6_b" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with entrepreneur Kris Munsch.

🎤Forward Ever: Entrepreneur Kris Munsch

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a robbery in Riley County and have recovered the vehicle.

Just after 12:30a.m. Friday, officers filed a report of robbery in the 1400 block of Collins Lane, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 71-year-old woman reported a known suspect stole a 2025 Toyota Camry, cell phone and a SCCY handgun from her.&nbsp; Just after 9a.m. Friday police reported they located the vehicle in Blue Rapids.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a robbery in Riley County and have recovered the vehicle.Just after 12:30a.m. Friday, officers filed a report of robbery in the 1400 block of Collins Lane, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 71-year-old woman reported a known suspect stole a 2025 Toyota Camry, cell phone and a SCCY handgun from her.&nbsp; Just after 9a.m. Friday police reported they located the vehicle in Blue Rapids.

Police recover vehicle taken in robbery

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.&nbsp;

Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of aggravated burglary and criminal destruction of property in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;WalMart reported a known suspect threw a rock through a window and stole an unknown quantity of shotgun shells.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.&nbsp;Just before 11:30p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report of aggravated burglary and criminal destruction of property in the 100 block of Bluemont Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;WalMart reported a known suspect threw a rock through a window and stole an unknown quantity of shotgun shells.

RCPD: Suspect stole shotgun shells from retailer

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Riley County Arrest Report November 8

The&nbsp;Flint&nbsp;Hills&nbsp;Discovery&nbsp;Center&nbsp;(FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday, November 16.Stepping into the Prairie&nbsp;is&nbsp;a custom-built interactive exhibit that recreates the sights and sounds of the tallgrass prairie through the use of immersive video technology.&nbsp;Envisioned as a “digital field guide” to the&nbsp;Flint&nbsp;Hills, this educational experience&nbsp;cycles through the four prairie seasons in just 10 minutes, highlighting the plants and animals along the way.

Stepping into the Prairie is open during regular hours from November 16, 2024, through May 18, 2025. Regular admission rates apply.

by Deanna LikesThe&nbsp;Flint&nbsp;Hills&nbsp;Discovery&nbsp;Center&nbsp;(FHDC) opens its newest temporary exhibit on Saturday, November 16.Stepping into the Prairie&nbsp;is&nbsp;a custom-built interactive exhibit that recreates the sights and sounds of the tallgrass prairie through the use of immersive video technology.&nbsp;Envisioned as a “digital field guide” to the&nbsp;Flint&nbsp;Hills, this educational experience&nbsp;cycles through the four prairie seasons in just 10 minutes, highlighting the plants and animals along the way.Guests will:<ul>
 <li>Interact with a tallgrass prairie ecosystem that evolves through four seasons and day/night cycles</li><li>Run, jump, and wave their arms as&nbsp;plants and animals react to their gestures and movements</li><li>Hop across a digital field as they watch a prairie fire emerge from every footstep</li><li>Leap onto an animal track and watch that animal scurry out of the grass and across the prairie</li><li>Design their own prairie creatures in the "Paint the Prairie" interactive.</li>
 </ul>Stepping into the Prairie is open during regular hours from November 16, 2024, through May 18, 2025. Regular admission rates apply.

Stepping into the Prairie Exhibit at The Flint Hills Discovery Center 

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County.

A Suzuki 400 driven by Jackson Ross of Manhattan rear-ended a GMC Acadia driven by Lacey Farney Manhattan at the corner of College Heights Road and Goodnow Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

EMS transported Ross to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Thursday in Riley County.A Suzuki 400 driven by Jackson Ross of Manhattan rear-ended a GMC Acadia driven by Lacey Farney Manhattan at the corner of College Heights Road and Goodnow Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.EMS transported Ross to Via Christi for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The RCPD released no additional details.

Manhattan man hospitalized after rear-end accident

Tje Army says effective Nov. 12 the IACH Appointment Line at Fort Riley will adjust its opening hours to 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This change moves the opening time from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., while closing hours remain unchanged.

The shift in hours is designed to better align with the finalization of same-day appointment availability. Each morning, IACH providers’ schedules are reviewed to confirm the latest openings, ensuring that patients can access accurate information about available appointment times when calling in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tje Army says effective Nov. 12 the IACH Appointment Line at Fort Riley will adjust its opening hours to 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This change moves the opening time from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., while closing hours remain unchanged.The shift in hours is designed to better align with the finalization of same-day appointment availability. Each morning, IACH providers’ schedules are reviewed to confirm the latest openings, ensuring that patients can access accurate information about available appointment times when calling in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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