Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) will welcome athletes, coaches, and fans to the 2025 State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament, taking place on March 21-22, 2025, in Hays and Manhattan. This event will bring together hundreds of athletes from across the state to compete in basketball team play, individual basketball skills, and cheerleading.

The tournament will be held at Fort Hays State University and Hays Recreation Commission in Hays, as well as Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Centers in Manhattan. Athletes will showcase their skills in traditional and Unified basketball games, as well as basketball skills competitions for individual athletes. Cheerleading teams will also take participate.

The event is free and open to the public.&nbsp; Volunteers are also needed to help make this event a success. Those interested in volunteering can sign up at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.givepulse.com/group/165948-Special-Olympics-Kansas">https://www.givepulse.com/group/165948-Special-Olympics-Kansas</a>.

Special Olympic Kansas releaseSpecial Olympics Kansas (SOKS) will welcome athletes, coaches, and fans to the 2025 State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament, taking place on March 21-22, 2025, in Hays and Manhattan. This event will bring together hundreds of athletes from across the state to compete in basketball team play, individual basketball skills, and cheerleading.The tournament will be held at Fort Hays State University and Hays Recreation Commission in Hays, as well as Anthony and Eisenhower Recreation Centers in Manhattan. Athletes will showcase their skills in traditional and Unified basketball games, as well as basketball skills competitions for individual athletes. Cheerleading teams will also take participate.The event is free and open to the public.&nbsp; Volunteers are also needed to help make this event a success. Those interested in volunteering can sign up at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.givepulse.com/group/165948-Special-Olympics-Kansas">https://www.givepulse.com/group/165948-Special-Olympics-Kansas</a>.

Special Olympics Kansas To Host State Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament

The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) will present the 10th annual Meet the Makers event Tuesday through Friday, March 18 through 21. Each day a local creator, crafter, or maker will present live demonstrations of their work from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Center. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the artists, ask questions, and see their work come to life.

Demonstrations will range from wood turning to wheel thrown and hand built and functional decorative pottery. Needle felting and monptype print making and collage are just some of the other exhibits.

&nbsp; Meet the Makers is free and open to the public. Those wanting to explore the exhibits beyond the atrium at the FHDC must pay the general admission fee. Some artists may have items&nbsp;for sale. More information is available on the FHDC&nbsp;website at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=5272f384c4&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/makers</a>&nbsp;or on the Facebook event&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) will present the 10th annual Meet the Makers event Tuesday through Friday, March 18 through 21. Each day a local creator, crafter, or maker will present live demonstrations of their work from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Center. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the artists, ask questions, and see their work come to life.Demonstrations will range from wood turning to wheel thrown and hand built and functional decorative pottery. Needle felting and monptype print making and collage are just some of the other exhibits.&nbsp; Meet the Makers is free and open to the public. Those wanting to explore the exhibits beyond the atrium at the FHDC must pay the general admission fee. Some artists may have items&nbsp;for sale. More information is available on the FHDC&nbsp;website at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=5272f384c4&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/makers</a>&nbsp;or on the Facebook event&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meet the Makers

MANHATTAN — The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/">McCain Performance Series</a>&nbsp;welcomes Kurt Elling and the Yellowjackets to Manhattan for a night of jazz. The performance will be a musical tribute to the supergroup Weather Report at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25.

Kurt Elling, a two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform his own version of Weather Report’s iconic songs with new vocalese arrangements inspired by their diverse group of musicians. The program will feature compositions such as “The Remark You Made,” “Three Views of a Secret” and “Continuum.”

The Yellowjackets have had a 43-year history, during which they have released 26 albums, received 18 Grammy nominations, and won two awards. They have performed countless sold-out tours and achieved critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. Formed in the late 1970s, they continue to captivate loyal fans while also attracting new listeners and younger jazz audiences.

Tickets are available online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone at 785-532-6428 during the same hours. Tickets for youth 17 and you&nbsp;&nbsp;

Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN — The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/">McCain Performance Series</a>&nbsp;welcomes Kurt Elling and the Yellowjackets to Manhattan for a night of jazz. The performance will be a musical tribute to the supergroup Weather Report at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. Kurt Elling, a two-time Grammy Award winner, will perform his own version of Weather Report’s iconic songs with new vocalese arrangements inspired by their diverse group of musicians. The program will feature compositions such as “The Remark You Made,” “Three Views of a Secret” and “Continuum.”The Yellowjackets have had a 43-year history, during which they have released 26 albums, received 18 Grammy nominations, and won two awards. They have performed countless sold-out tours and achieved critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. Formed in the late 1970s, they continue to captivate loyal fans while also attracting new listeners and younger jazz audiences.Tickets are available online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mccain.k-state.edu/">mccain.k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;or at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Tickets are also available by phone at 785-532-6428 during the same hours. Tickets for youth 17 and you&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Kurt Elling joins forces with the Yellowjackets in a musical tribute to Weather Report

WASHINGTON —The&nbsp;House passed legislation Tuesday&nbsp;to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.&nbsp;Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they got it in the 217-213 House vote.&nbsp;

The GOP members of the Kansas congressional delegation voted with the majority.

On his social media account, Kansas First District congressman explains his vote in the support of the bill.

Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt's wrote,&nbsp;“Federal spending has grown unsustainably in recent years and has exploded since the pandemic. Our national debt is more than $36 trillion."

"I told Kansans that as their congressman, I will be part of the solution to this serious problem – and this bill is a small step in the right direction. This bill freezes federal spending slightly below current levels to prevent a costly government shutdown that would delay or derail the America First agenda that Kansans voted for by a large margin. Enacting this bill is important to make clear we are serious about reforming how Washington does business.”

In the Senate, the bill will need support from at least eight Democrats to get it to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;desk. It’s one of the biggest legislative tests so far of the Republican president’s second term.

In moving the bill ahead despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is essentially&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7">daring them to oppose it</a>&nbsp;and risk a shutdown that would begin Saturday if lawmakers fail to act.

-The Associated Press contributed to this report

WASHINGTON —The&nbsp;House passed legislation Tuesday&nbsp;to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.&nbsp;Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members to pass the funding measure, and they got it in the 217-213 House vote.&nbsp;The GOP members of the Kansas congressional delegation voted with the majority.On his social media account, Kansas First District congressman explains his vote in the support of the bill.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We cannot let a theatrical government shutdown distract Congress from the implementation of President Trump&#39;s agenda <a href="https://t.co/ooX96pgvbr">pic.twitter.com/ooX96pgvbr</a>&mdash; Tracey Mann (@RepMann) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepMann/status/1899614750432194608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt's wrote,&nbsp;“Federal spending has grown unsustainably in recent years and has exploded since the pandemic. Our national debt is more than $36 trillion.""I told Kansans that as their congressman, I will be part of the solution to this serious problem – and this bill is a small step in the right direction. This bill freezes federal spending slightly below current levels to prevent a costly government shutdown that would delay or derail the America First agenda that Kansans voted for by a large margin. Enacting this bill is important to make clear we are serious about reforming how Washington does business.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Thank you Mr. President. We are united in our mission to deliver the America first agenda. <a href="https://t.co/TkR8lrQw0q">pic.twitter.com/TkR8lrQw0q</a>&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1899606804398772631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>In the Senate, the bill will need support from at least eight Democrats to get it to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;desk. It’s one of the biggest legislative tests so far of the Republican president’s second term.In moving the bill ahead despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is essentially&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7">daring them to oppose it</a>&nbsp;and risk a shutdown that would begin Saturday if lawmakers fail to act.-The Associated Press contributed to this report

Kan. First District Rep. explains his vote for short term government funding bill

MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase in Morris County.

Just before midnight March 8, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 77 at mile post 137 for an alleged traffic violation, according to a media release from the Morris County Sheriff.

The driver, later identified as a juvenile, refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Geary County Sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers responded to assist. The vehicle avoided spike strips and attempted to exit off Interstate 70 through an east ditch, stuck a tree row and came to rest in an open field. Deputies found illegal drugs in the vehicle. The driver and a 27-year-old passenger identified as Jaquellin Demarquez Holland, 27, Wichita, were not injured.

Deputies arrested them. The teen driver is being held on requested charges that include flee or attempted to elude law enforcement, no proof of insurance and a number of other traffic violations.

Holland, who has a previous counterfeiting conviction, is being held on requested charges that include interference with law enforcement, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or other stimulant and use/possess with intent to use-drug paraphernalia into human body.

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 </figure>MORRIS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating two suspects on multiple allegations after a high speed chase in Morris County.Just before midnight March 8, a sheriff's deputy attempted a traffic stop on U.S. 77 at mile post 137 for an alleged traffic violation, according to a media release from the Morris County Sheriff.The driver, later identified as a juvenile, refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. Geary County Sheriff's deputies and Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers responded to assist. The vehicle avoided spike strips and attempted to exit off Interstate 70 through an east ditch, stuck a tree row and came to rest in an open field. Deputies found illegal drugs in the vehicle. The driver and a 27-year-old passenger identified as Jaquellin Demarquez Holland, 27, Wichita, were not injured.Deputies arrested them. The teen driver is being held on requested charges that include flee or attempted to elude law enforcement, no proof of insurance and a number of other traffic violations.Holland, who has a previous counterfeiting conviction, is being held on requested charges that include interference with law enforcement, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or other stimulant and use/possess with intent to use-drug paraphernalia into human body.

Kansas felon, teen driver jailed after high-speed chase

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host the "Year of the Warrior" kickoff event, a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and leadership within the ranks. This event will take place Friday, March 14, on the Fort Riley Confidence Course.

The purpose of&nbsp;“The Year of the Warrior” campaign is to highlight 1st Infantry Division Soldiers – focusing on their skills, warfighting mastery, enhanced lethality, and developing innovative leaders of the future. l

6:30 a.m. - Division Run around Custer Hill. Join us for a run as we unite to kickstart the "Year of the Warrior", to include an Apache flyover. The run will be followed immediately by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding participants.

9:00 a.m. - Warrior Competition. Witness squads from each brigade engage in a thrilling obstacle course challenge. The competition will determine which unit possesses the most astounding warriors, showcasing their skill, determination, and camaraderie.

11:30 a.m. - Warrior Lunch. The morning will culminate with a Warrior Lunch, where we will honor the winners of the competition. The lunch will feature a ceremonial cake cutting.

1:30 pm. Division Leader Professional Development conversation on perseverance, led by COL Gadson.

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host the "Year of the Warrior" kickoff event, a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and leadership within the ranks. This event will take place Friday, March 14, on the Fort Riley Confidence Course.The purpose of&nbsp;“The Year of the Warrior” campaign is to highlight 1st Infantry Division Soldiers – focusing on their skills, warfighting mastery, enhanced lethality, and developing innovative leaders of the future. lEvent Schedule:6:30 a.m. - Division Run around Custer Hill. Join us for a run as we unite to kickstart the "Year of the Warrior", to include an Apache flyover. The run will be followed immediately by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding participants.9:00 a.m. - Warrior Competition. Witness squads from each brigade engage in a thrilling obstacle course challenge. The competition will determine which unit possesses the most astounding warriors, showcasing their skill, determination, and camaraderie.11:30 a.m. - Warrior Lunch. The morning will culminate with a Warrior Lunch, where we will honor the winners of the competition. The lunch will feature a ceremonial cake cutting.1:30 pm. Division Leader Professional Development conversation on perseverance, led by COL Gadson.

Year of the Warrior kickoff event 

There will be a contested immunity motion hearing for Junction City Commissioner Al Gordon in Geary County District Court. He faces one misdemeanor count of Domestic Battery.

JC Post has confirmed through officials that the hearing is set for April 11 at 9 a.m.

Gordon maintained his innocena ce in the case during a recent city commission meeting.&nbsp;"I know people have been looking for a statement for events that's gone on my behalf. I want to say that I maintain my innocence and look forward to presenting my case in court."

There will be a contested immunity motion hearing for Junction City Commissioner Al Gordon in Geary County District Court. He faces one misdemeanor count of Domestic Battery.JC Post has confirmed through officials that the hearing is set for April 11 at 9 a.m.Gordon maintained his innocena ce in the case during a recent city commission meeting.&nbsp;"I know people have been looking for a statement for events that's gone on my behalf. I want to say that I maintain my innocence and look forward to presenting my case in court."

Motion hearing set in a case involving a Junction City Commissioner 

This past weekend, RCPD said that they&nbsp; witnessed something truly special: a collective effort to keep our community safe during the festivities. To students, party-goers, and everyone who participated—THANK YOU.

Thank you for looking out for one another, for working with officers to foster mutual respect, and for helping de-escalate situations when needed. Your actions made a real difference. While we don’t have the final numbers yet, we noticed a marked improvement in behavior compared to previous years. This positive change didn’t happen by accident—it happened because of YOU. 

RCPD said that their campaign to educate and move away from poor behaviors of the past was successful, and they couldn’t be more grateful for your cooperation.

This past weekend, RCPD said that they&nbsp; witnessed something truly special: a collective effort to keep our community safe during the festivities. To students, party-goers, and everyone who participated—THANK YOU.Thank you for looking out for one another, for working with officers to foster mutual respect, and for helping de-escalate situations when needed. Your actions made a real difference. While we don’t have the final numbers yet, we noticed a marked improvement in behavior compared to previous years. This positive change didn’t happen by accident—it happened because of YOU. RCPD said that their campaign to educate and move away from poor behaviors of the past was successful, and they couldn’t be more grateful for your cooperation.

RCPD comments on the Fake Patty's Day celebration

The Riley County Police Department is inviting students, community members, and business owners to share their feedback on the implementation of road restrictions in Aggieville during peak days and hours. 

They will be discussing this topic at the March Law Board Meeting.at noon at 1101 Poyntz Ave.

The Riley County Police Department is inviting students, community members, and business owners to share their feedback on the implementation of road restrictions in Aggieville during peak days and hours. They will be discussing this topic at the March Law Board Meeting.at noon at 1101 Poyntz Ave.

Road restrictions in Aggieville will be a focus at Law Board session

There will be a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the manhattan Town Center.

You can learn about health careers, healthy eating habits, get health screenings and participate in fitness activities.

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 </figure>Put this on your calendar!There will be a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the manhattan Town Center.You can learn about health careers, healthy eating habits, get health screenings and participate in fitness activities.

Community Health and Wellness Fair

The K-State Day of Giving will be held on April 9.

This is a 24-hour event celebrating all things K-State. All day on April 9 — starting at midnight and lasting 24 hours — K-State Day of Giving will bring the entire K-State family together to show support.

K-State Day of Giving is more than a fundraising event. Supporters are encouraged to post and share their pride via social media and to give to any fund or initiative that is meaningful to them. This is an opportunity for Wildcats to share their unique K-State stories and make a difference in the areas that matter to them most.&nbsp;

K-State News and Communications ServicesThe K-State Day of Giving will be held on April 9.This is a 24-hour event celebrating all things K-State. All day on April 9 — starting at midnight and lasting 24 hours — K-State Day of Giving will bring the entire K-State family together to show support.K-State Day of Giving is more than a fundraising event. Supporters are encouraged to post and share their pride via social media and to give to any fund or initiative that is meaningful to them. This is an opportunity for Wildcats to share their unique K-State stories and make a difference in the areas that matter to them most.&nbsp;

K-State Day of Giving Nears

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 GMC Rockport driven by&nbsp;Courtney L. Waddell, 52, Auburn, was northbound at Buffalo Mound Road just south of Old Stone Church Road at the rail crossing. The driver failed to yield at the railroad crossing. An eastbound railroad maintenance vehicle struck the truck.&nbsp; After impact the truck caught fire.

&nbsp;EMS transported Waddell to Stormont Vail. There were no other injuries. Waddell was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 GMC Rockport driven by&nbsp;Courtney L. Waddell, 52, Auburn, was northbound at Buffalo Mound Road just south of Old Stone Church Road at the rail crossing. The driver failed to yield at the railroad crossing. An eastbound railroad maintenance vehicle struck the truck.&nbsp; After impact the truck caught fire.&nbsp;EMS transported Waddell to Stormont Vail. There were no other injuries. Waddell was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kan. man hospitalized after rail maintenance vehicle, truck crash

The Riley County Historical Museum will host a Women's History Month Fireside Chat with Dr. Traci Brimhall Tuesday evening. Dr. Brimhall, Kansas' Poet Laureate will be presenting, The Lost Lyric Poems of Amelia Earhart. 

The monthly Fireside Chats are always free and open to the public

The Riley County Historical Museum will host a Women's History Month Fireside Chat with Dr. Traci Brimhall Tuesday evening. Dr. Brimhall, Kansas' Poet Laureate will be presenting, The Lost Lyric Poems of Amelia Earhart. The monthly Fireside Chats are always free and open to the public

Fireside chat at Riley County Historical Museum

The Manhattan City&nbsp;Commission during a Tuesday, March 11&nbsp;work session will discuss its current adoption process for new ordinances. The meeting will be at&nbsp;6 p.m.&nbsp;in the&nbsp;City&nbsp;Commission Room at&nbsp;City&nbsp;Hall, located at 1101 Poyntz Avenue.

Prior to 2012, Kansas state law required the&nbsp;City&nbsp;to consider ordinances at two separate meetings. Accordingly,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=abeda5a9fb&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Municipal Code Sec. 2-18</a>&nbsp;requires the&nbsp;City&nbsp;Commission to consider ordinances at two public meetings. Since the state law changed, though, many other cities have changed to just one consideration.

This item will discuss the background, concerns, and benefits related to changing to consideration at just one meeting.&nbsp;City&nbsp;administration will seek commissioners’ feedback on any changes they want to pursue in the future.

The Manhattan City&nbsp;Commission during a Tuesday, March 11&nbsp;work session will discuss its current adoption process for new ordinances. The meeting will be at&nbsp;6 p.m.&nbsp;in the&nbsp;City&nbsp;Commission Room at&nbsp;City&nbsp;Hall, located at 1101 Poyntz Avenue.Prior to 2012, Kansas state law required the&nbsp;City&nbsp;to consider ordinances at two separate meetings. Accordingly,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=abeda5a9fb&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Municipal Code Sec. 2-18</a>&nbsp;requires the&nbsp;City&nbsp;Commission to consider ordinances at two public meetings. Since the state law changed, though, many other cities have changed to just one consideration.This item will discuss the background, concerns, and benefits related to changing to consideration at just one meeting.&nbsp;City&nbsp;administration will seek commissioners’ feedback on any changes they want to pursue in the future.

City will look at adoption process for new ordinances

The funeral on Friday for SSG Louis Jordan has been cancelled.&nbsp;

SSG Jordan's sister has been found and will be taking him home to Dallas where he will be laid to rest.

Many thanks for the amazing outpouring of support everyone has shown for this veteran over the last several days.

A veteran with no known family will be laid to rest on Friday March 14 in the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan.  

According to a Facebook post, SSG Louis Jordan will be laid to rest in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Obituary information states that Jordan died at his home in Manhattan on Feb. 19.&nbsp;

Flags will be placed at 10:15 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. 

The Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery is located at 5181 Wildcat Creek Road in Manhattan. 

UPDATE:The funeral on Friday for SSG Louis Jordan has been cancelled.&nbsp;SSG Jordan's sister has been found and will be taking him home to Dallas where he will be laid to rest.Many thanks for the amazing outpouring of support everyone has shown for this veteran over the last several days.<figure>
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 </figure>--A veteran with no known family will be laid to rest on Friday March 14 in the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan. According to a Facebook post, SSG Louis Jordan will be laid to rest in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan. Obituary information states that Jordan died at his home in Manhattan on Feb. 19.&nbsp;Flags will be placed at 10:15 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. The Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery is located at 5181 Wildcat Creek Road in Manhattan.

UPDATE: The funeral for SSG Jordan has been cancelled-family has been located

The Traffic Division was able to get the three remaining signals (east, south, and west) into "red flash" mode at the intersection of Marlatt Avenue and Tuttle Creek Boulevard/U.S. 24.They were also able to get the street lights operational so there will be a fully lighted intersection at night.

The City is soliciting quotes for a temporary signal and span wire to get the traffic signal back into full operation as soon as possible.Until then, this intersection will remain a 4-way stop with the following configuration: No left turns from southbound U.S. 24 to eastbound Marlatt.• No left turns from eastbound Marlatt to northbound U.S. 24.• Left turns ARE allowed from northbound U.S. 24 to westbound Marlatt and from westbound Marlatt to southbound U.S. 24.The City also will reach out to start the permanent replacement process for the traffic pole and mast arm, but this could take months to complete.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has installed stop signs at the intersection of U.S. 24/Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Marlatt Avenue in Manhattan, following a crash that damaged the existing traffic signal system.

KDOT said that motorists are advised to utilize the intersection as a four-way stop sign-controlled intersection until repairs can be made. The anticipated timeline is approximately 3 weeks, conditions permittin

UPDATE from City of Manhattan:The Traffic Division was able to get the three remaining signals (east, south, and west) into "red flash" mode at the intersection of Marlatt Avenue and Tuttle Creek Boulevard/U.S. 24.They were also able to get the street lights operational so there will be a fully lighted intersection at night.The City is soliciting quotes for a temporary signal and span wire to get the traffic signal back into full operation as soon as possible.Until then, this intersection will remain a 4-way stop with the following configuration: No left turns from southbound U.S. 24 to eastbound Marlatt.• No left turns from eastbound Marlatt to northbound U.S. 24.• Left turns ARE allowed from northbound U.S. 24 to westbound Marlatt and from westbound Marlatt to southbound U.S. 24.The City also will reach out to start the permanent replacement process for the traffic pole and mast arm, but this could take months to complete.----The Kansas Department of Transportation has installed stop signs at the intersection of U.S. 24/Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Marlatt Avenue in Manhattan, following a crash that damaged the existing traffic signal system.KDOT said that motorists are advised to utilize the intersection as a four-way stop sign-controlled intersection until repairs can be made. The anticipated timeline is approximately 3 weeks, conditions permittin<figure>
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Traffic measures at Marlatt Ave. - Tuttle Creek Boulevard / U.S. 24

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged fraud and theft in Riley County.

Just after 8:30a.m. March 7, officers filed a report of fraud, theft, and criminal use of a financial card in the 1100 block of Garden Way, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

An 86-year-old man reported people entrusted with his accounts were using them to make fraudulent purposes. 

Total loss associated with the report is approximately $10,000 and dates back to at least August of 2024.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged fraud and theft in Riley County.Just after 8:30a.m. March 7, officers filed a report of fraud, theft, and criminal use of a financial card in the 1100 block of Garden Way, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.An 86-year-old man reported people entrusted with his accounts were using them to make fraudulent purposes. Total loss associated with the report is approximately $10,000 and dates back to at least August of 2024.&nbsp;

RCPD: 86-year-old lost $10,000 to alleged fraud

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Sunday in Riley County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2025 Chevy Trax driven by&nbsp; William J.&nbsp;Bartunek, 19, Lincoln, Nebraska, was southbound on K113 at Top of the World Drive. The SUV drifted right onto the shoulder and struck a southbound bicycle driven by Eugene Thomas Rice, 54, Manhattan.

EMS transported Rice to Via Christi. Bartunek and a passenger in the SUV were not injured. Rice was wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 1p.m. Sunday in Riley County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2025 Chevy Trax driven by&nbsp; William J.&nbsp;Bartunek, 19, Lincoln, Nebraska, was southbound on K113 at Top of the World Drive. The SUV drifted right onto the shoulder and struck a southbound bicycle driven by Eugene Thomas Rice, 54, Manhattan.EMS transported Rice to Via Christi. Bartunek and a passenger in the SUV were not injured. Rice was wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Manhattan bicyclist hospitalized after struck by SUV

The National Weather Service said that critical fire weather conditions are forecast for the area Monday PM.

○ Winds: SW 10-20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. A cold front moves in from northwest Tues. morning, shifting to the NW at 10 to 20 mph sustained.

○ Fuels: Despite the rain last week, grasses remain dormant and cured

● When: Monday afternoon and evening. The lowest RH values are expected between noon and 8pm.

The National Weather Service said that critical fire weather conditions are forecast for the area Monday PM.● Hazards details:&nbsp;Temperatures: Highs 76 to 80°○ Winds: SW 10-20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. A cold front moves in from northwest Tues. morning, shifting to the NW at 10 to 20 mph sustained.○ Humidity: Minimum RH 15% to 20%○ Fuels: Despite the rain last week, grasses remain dormant and cured● Where: Entire area.● When: Monday afternoon and evening. The lowest RH values are expected between noon and 8pm.

Fire weather warning issued for Monday

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The State Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Service Center, 3705 Miller Parkway A in Manhattan. A virtual option will also be available.

The SCC consists of five elected commissioners;&nbsp;two appointed members representing the Kansas State University Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service; and two appointed members representing the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The KDA Division of Conservation consults with the SCC to protect and enhance Kansas' natural resources through the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, guidelines and programs designed to assist local governments and individuals in conserving the state's renewable resources.

The meeting is a regularly scheduled board meeting and is open to the public. For more information about the meeting, to access the virtual link, or to request a copy of the agenda, please contact the KDA–DOC at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.doc@ks.gov">kda.doc@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 785-564-6620.

Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

MANHATTAN, Kansas — The State Conservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the USDA Service Center, 3705 Miller Parkway A in Manhattan. A virtual option will also be available.The SCC consists of five elected commissioners;&nbsp;two appointed members representing the Kansas State University Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service; and two appointed members representing the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.The KDA Division of Conservation consults with the SCC to protect and enhance Kansas' natural resources through the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, guidelines and programs designed to assist local governments and individuals in conserving the state's renewable resources.The meeting is a regularly scheduled board meeting and is open to the public. For more information about the meeting, to access the virtual link, or to request a copy of the agenda, please contact the KDA–DOC at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.doc@ks.gov">kda.doc@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or by phone at 785-564-6620.Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

State conservation commission meeting coming up

Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information (LMI) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% in January. This is unchanged from 3.8% in December and an increase from 3.1% in January 2024. The labor force participation rate for Kansas increased to 67.3% in January, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Labor.

The unemployment rate in Riley County remains steady at 3.2 percent from 3.1 percent in December. The rate in Geary County fell from 5 to 4.7 percent last month. Wabaunsee County saw an increase from 2.7 in December to 4.5 percent in January.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 3,600 from December. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs decreased by 2,600 over the month, while government decreased by 1,000. The largest job gains in the private sector were in trade, transportation, and utilities (+800 jobs) and manufacturing (+600 jobs). The largest decrease was in leisure and hospitality (-3,800 jobs).

Since January 2024 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 7,800. This change is due to an increase of 7,200 private sector jobs and an increase of 600 government jobs.

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 </figure>Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information (LMI) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% in January. This is unchanged from 3.8% in December and an increase from 3.1% in January 2024. The labor force participation rate for Kansas increased to 67.3% in January, according to a media release from the Kansas Department of Labor.The unemployment rate in Riley County remains steady at 3.2 percent from 3.1 percent in December. The rate in Geary County fell from 5 to 4.7 percent last month. Wabaunsee County saw an increase from 2.7 in December to 4.5 percent in January.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 3,600 from December. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs decreased by 2,600 over the month, while government decreased by 1,000. The largest job gains in the private sector were in trade, transportation, and utilities (+800 jobs) and manufacturing (+600 jobs). The largest decrease was in leisure and hospitality (-3,800 jobs).Since January 2024 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 7,800. This change is due to an increase of 7,200 private sector jobs and an increase of 600 government jobs.

Jobless rate remains steady in Riley County

DALLAS (AP) — Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daylight-saving-time-spring-forward-sleep-health-5d7b96c3bc1ed243dd6e41b17ec8ee25">losing perhaps a bit of sleep</a>&nbsp;but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.

How we came to move the clock forward in the spring, and then push it back in the fall, is a tale that spans over more than a century — one that’s driven by two world wars, mass confusion at times and a human desire to bask in the sun for a long as possible.

There’s been plenty of debate over the practice, but about 70 countries — about 40% of those across the globe — currently use what Americans call daylight saving time.

While springing the clocks forward “kind of jolts our system,” the extra daylight gets people outdoors, exercising and having fun, says Anne Buckle, web editor at timeanddate.com, which features information on time, time zones and astronomy.

“The really, really awesome advantage is the bright evenings, right?” she says. “It is actually having hours of daylight after you come home from work to spend time with your family or activities. And that is wonderful.”

Here are some things to know so you’ll be conversant about the practice of humans changing time:

In the 1890s, George Vernon Hudson, an astronomer and entomologist in New Zealand, proposed a time shift in the spring and fall to increase the daylight. And in the early 1900s, British homebuilder William Willett, troubled that people weren’t up enjoying the morning sunlight, made a similar push. But neither proposal gained enough traction to be implemented.

Germany began using daylight saving time during World War I with the thought that it would save energy. Other countries, including the United States, soon followed suit. During World War II, the U.S. once again instituted what was dubbed “war time” nationwide, this time year-round.

In the United States today, every state except Hawaii and Arizona observes daylight saving time. Around the world, Europe, much of Canada and part of Australia also implement it, while Russia and Asia don’t currently.

After World War II, a patchwork of timekeeping emerged across the United States, with some areas keeping daylight saving time and others ditching it.

“You might have one town has daylight saving time, the neighboring town might have daylight saving time but start it and end it on different dates and the third neighboring town might not have it at all,” says David Prerau, author of the book “Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time.”

At one point, if riders on a 35-mile (56-kilometer) bus ride from Steubenville, Ohio, to Moundsville, West Virginia, wanted their watches to be accurate, they’d need to change them seven times as they dipped in and out of daylight saving time, Prerau says.

So in 1966, the U.S. Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which say states can either implement daylight saving time or not, but it has to be statewide. The act also mandates the day that daylight saving time starts and ends across the country.

Confusion over the time change isn’t just something from the past. In the nation of Lebanon last spring, chaos ensued when the government announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-daylight-savings-time-9aee80838f6dfd53fd3564981f9667a8">last-minute decision</a>&nbsp;to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month — until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Some institutions made the change and others refused as citizens tried to piece together their schedules. Within days, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-daylight-saving-time-a85575b650af7fcc419e3fdb1b2090e8">decision was reversed</a>.

“It really turned into a huge mess where nobody knew what time it was,” Buckle says.

What would it be like if we didn’t change the clocks?

Changing the clocks twice a year leads to a lot of grumbling, and pushes to either use standard time all year, or stick to daylight saving time all year often crop up.

During the 1970s energy crisis, the U.S. started doing daylight saving time all year long, and Americans didn’t like it. With the sun not rising in the winter in some areas till around 9 a.m. or even later, people were waking up in the dark, going to work in the dark and sending their children to school in the dark, Prerau says.

”It became very unpopular very quickly,” Prerau says.

And, he notes, using standard time all year would mean losing that extra hour of daylight for eight months in the evenings in the United States.

In 1908, the Canadian city of Thunder Bay — then the two cities of Fort William and Port Arthur — changed from the central time zone to the eastern time zone for the summer and fall after a citizen named John Hewitson argued that would afford an extra hour of daylight to enjoy the outdoors, says Michael deJong, curator/archivist at the Thunder Bay Museum.

The next year, though, Port Arthur stayed on eastern time, while Fort William changed back to central time in the fall, which, predictably, “led to all sorts of confusion,” deJong says.

Today, the city of Thunder Bay is on eastern time, and observes daylight saving time, giving the area, “just delightfully warm, long days to enjoy” in the summer, says Paul Pepe, tourism manager for Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission.

The city, located on Lake Superior, is far enough north that the sun sets at around 10 p.m. in the summer, Pepe says, and that helps make up for their cold dark winters. Residents, he says, tend to go on vacations in the winter and stay home in the summer: “I think for a lot of folks here, the long days, the warm summer temperatures, it’s a vacation in your backyard.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741384572584.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>DALLAS (AP) — Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/daylight-saving-time-spring-forward-sleep-health-5d7b96c3bc1ed243dd6e41b17ec8ee25">losing perhaps a bit of sleep</a>&nbsp;but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.Where did this all come from, though?How we came to move the clock forward in the spring, and then push it back in the fall, is a tale that spans over more than a century — one that’s driven by two world wars, mass confusion at times and a human desire to bask in the sun for a long as possible.There’s been plenty of debate over the practice, but about 70 countries — about 40% of those across the globe — currently use what Americans call daylight saving time.While springing the clocks forward “kind of jolts our system,” the extra daylight gets people outdoors, exercising and having fun, says Anne Buckle, web editor at timeanddate.com, which features information on time, time zones and astronomy.“The really, really awesome advantage is the bright evenings, right?” she says. “It is actually having hours of daylight after you come home from work to spend time with your family or activities. And that is wonderful.”Here are some things to know so you’ll be conversant about the practice of humans changing time:<h2>How did this all get started?</h2>In the 1890s, George Vernon Hudson, an astronomer and entomologist in New Zealand, proposed a time shift in the spring and fall to increase the daylight. And in the early 1900s, British homebuilder William Willett, troubled that people weren’t up enjoying the morning sunlight, made a similar push. But neither proposal gained enough traction to be implemented.Germany began using daylight saving time during World War I with the thought that it would save energy. Other countries, including the United States, soon followed suit. During World War II, the U.S. once again instituted what was dubbed “war time” nationwide, this time year-round.In the United States today, every state except Hawaii and Arizona observes daylight saving time. Around the world, Europe, much of Canada and part of Australia also implement it, while Russia and Asia don’t currently.<h2>Inconsistency and mass confusion</h2>After World War II, a patchwork of timekeeping emerged across the United States, with some areas keeping daylight saving time and others ditching it.“You might have one town has daylight saving time, the neighboring town might have daylight saving time but start it and end it on different dates and the third neighboring town might not have it at all,” says David Prerau, author of the book “Seize the Daylight: The Curious and Contentious Story of Daylight Saving Time.”At one point, if riders on a 35-mile (56-kilometer) bus ride from Steubenville, Ohio, to Moundsville, West Virginia, wanted their watches to be accurate, they’d need to change them seven times as they dipped in and out of daylight saving time, Prerau says.So in 1966, the U.S. Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which say states can either implement daylight saving time or not, but it has to be statewide. The act also mandates the day that daylight saving time starts and ends across the country.Confusion over the time change isn’t just something from the past. In the nation of Lebanon last spring, chaos ensued when the government announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-daylight-savings-time-9aee80838f6dfd53fd3564981f9667a8">last-minute decision</a>&nbsp;to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month — until the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Some institutions made the change and others refused as citizens tried to piece together their schedules. Within days, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-daylight-saving-time-a85575b650af7fcc419e3fdb1b2090e8">decision was reversed</a>.“It really turned into a huge mess where nobody knew what time it was,” Buckle says.<h2>What would it be like if we didn’t change the clocks?</h2>Changing the clocks twice a year leads to a lot of grumbling, and pushes to either use standard time all year, or stick to daylight saving time all year often crop up.During the 1970s energy crisis, the U.S. started doing daylight saving time all year long, and Americans didn’t like it. With the sun not rising in the winter in some areas till around 9 a.m. or even later, people were waking up in the dark, going to work in the dark and sending their children to school in the dark, Prerau says.”It became very unpopular very quickly,” Prerau says.And, he notes, using standard time all year would mean losing that extra hour of daylight for eight months in the evenings in the United States.<h2>A nod to the early adopters</h2>In 1908, the Canadian city of Thunder Bay — then the two cities of Fort William and Port Arthur — changed from the central time zone to the eastern time zone for the summer and fall after a citizen named John Hewitson argued that would afford an extra hour of daylight to enjoy the outdoors, says Michael deJong, curator/archivist at the Thunder Bay Museum.The next year, though, Port Arthur stayed on eastern time, while Fort William changed back to central time in the fall, which, predictably, “led to all sorts of confusion,” deJong says.Today, the city of Thunder Bay is on eastern time, and observes daylight saving time, giving the area, “just delightfully warm, long days to enjoy” in the summer, says Paul Pepe, tourism manager for Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission.The city, located on Lake Superior, is far enough north that the sun sets at around 10 p.m. in the summer, Pepe says, and that helps make up for their cold dark winters. Residents, he says, tend to go on vacations in the winter and stay home in the summer: “I think for a lot of folks here, the long days, the warm summer temperatures, it’s a vacation in your backyard.”

Why clocks are set forward in the spring: Confusion and hunger for sunlight

The 1st Infantry Division is hosting the "Year of the Warrior" kickoff event March 14, celebrating resilience, teamwork, and exceptional leadership within its ranks. The Big Red One’s “Year of the Warrior” is the annual campaign of 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley to recognize and honor the Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, their relentless pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to warfighting mastery.

According to a release from Fort Riley the day's activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a Division Run around Custer Hill, featuring an Apache flyover, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding participants. At 9:00 a.m., the celebration will continue with an exhilarating Warrior Competition at the Fort Riley obstacle course, where squads from each brigade will showcase their skills, determination, and camaraderie.

The morning will culminate in a Warrior Lunch at 11:30 a.m., honoring the competition winners with a ceremonial cake cutting featuring former 1st Infantry Division Soldier, retired Col. Greg Gadson, who served as a battalion commander in Iraq and lost both his legs in an IED attack in 2007.

The day's activities will conclude at 1:30 p.m. with a Division Leader Professional Development conversation on perseverance, led by Col. Gadson. This event aims to highlight and celebrate the efforts of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley to ensure the readiness and lethality of our service members, civilian workforce, and families.<a></a>

The 1st Infantry Division is hosting the "Year of the Warrior" kickoff event March 14, celebrating resilience, teamwork, and exceptional leadership within its ranks. The Big Red One’s “Year of the Warrior” is the annual campaign of 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley to recognize and honor the Soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, their relentless pursuit of excellence, and their commitment to warfighting mastery.According to a release from Fort Riley the day's activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a Division Run around Custer Hill, featuring an Apache flyover, followed by an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding participants. At 9:00 a.m., the celebration will continue with an exhilarating Warrior Competition at the Fort Riley obstacle course, where squads from each brigade will showcase their skills, determination, and camaraderie.The morning will culminate in a Warrior Lunch at 11:30 a.m., honoring the competition winners with a ceremonial cake cutting featuring former 1st Infantry Division Soldier, retired Col. Greg Gadson, who served as a battalion commander in Iraq and lost both his legs in an IED attack in 2007.The day's activities will conclude at 1:30 p.m. with a Division Leader Professional Development conversation on perseverance, led by Col. Gadson. This event aims to highlight and celebrate the efforts of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley to ensure the readiness and lethality of our service members, civilian workforce, and families.<a></a>

Year of the Warrior

Shared electric scooters have returned to the city of Manhattan and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=e087fd5364&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Kansas State University</a>&nbsp;through a new partnership with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=b7bc2f0123&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Veo</a>, a shared mobility provider.

The City of Manhattan said Veo deployed a fleet of 400 Astro scooters throughout the community starting&nbsp;Saturday, March 1. (Please note: To prioritize rider safety, Veo will temporarily pause operations in Manhattan from&nbsp;8 p.m. today ( Friday )&nbsp; to&nbsp;6 a.m. Sunday, March 9.)

Veo is in the community every day, swapping out e-scooter batteries, addressing community concerns, and ensuring vehicles are properly parked to keep streets and sidewalks accessible. A crucial part of this partnership is identifying locations to deploy vehicles and parking hubs to serve the community best. Veo and the City are working closely to strategically locate parking hubs and deployment zones, to better connect residents to employment opportunities and local businesses, including access to fresh, healthy food.

&nbsp; If you have a question, would like to suggest a location for a micromobility parking hub or need assistance, please contact Veo at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="tel:8558362256">(855) 836-2256</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@veoride.com?subject=Veo%20e-scooter%20inquiry">hello@veoride.com</a>. For inquiries about a specific vehicle, please provide the vehicle’s location and, if possible, the vehicle number found between the handlebars, just below the QR code.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shared electric scooters have returned to the city of Manhattan and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=e087fd5364&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Kansas State University</a>&nbsp;through a new partnership with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=b7bc2f0123&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Veo</a>, a shared mobility provider.The City of Manhattan said Veo deployed a fleet of 400 Astro scooters throughout the community starting&nbsp;Saturday, March 1. (Please note: To prioritize rider safety, Veo will temporarily pause operations in Manhattan from&nbsp;8 p.m. today ( Friday )&nbsp; to&nbsp;6 a.m. Sunday, March 9.)Veo is in the community every day, swapping out e-scooter batteries, addressing community concerns, and ensuring vehicles are properly parked to keep streets and sidewalks accessible. A crucial part of this partnership is identifying locations to deploy vehicles and parking hubs to serve the community best. Veo and the City are working closely to strategically locate parking hubs and deployment zones, to better connect residents to employment opportunities and local businesses, including access to fresh, healthy food.&nbsp; If you have a question, would like to suggest a location for a micromobility parking hub or need assistance, please contact Veo at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="tel:8558362256">(855) 836-2256</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@veoride.com?subject=Veo%20e-scooter%20inquiry">hello@veoride.com</a>. For inquiries about a specific vehicle, please provide the vehicle’s location and, if possible, the vehicle number found between the handlebars, just below the QR code.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New shared e-scooter program launches!

Fake Patty's Day celebrations will be held in Manhattan Saturday,

RCPD has reminded the public: "Residents and visitors who wish to enjoy themselves safely and responsibly are most welcome in the community and RCPD wishes them a fun, safe, and enjoyable time in Manhattan. Those who intend to overindulge in alcohol consumption, abandon personal responsibility, and commit crimes should be aware that all state and local laws will be enforced during Fake Patty's Day."

Fake Patty's Day celebrations will be held in Manhattan Saturday,RCPD has reminded the public: "Residents and visitors who wish to enjoy themselves safely and responsibly are most welcome in the community and RCPD wishes them a fun, safe, and enjoyable time in Manhattan. Those who intend to overindulge in alcohol consumption, abandon personal responsibility, and commit crimes should be aware that all state and local laws will be enforced during Fake Patty's Day."

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