FORT RILEY, Kan. — The annual Fall Apple Day Festival scheduled for this weekend at Fort Riley has been canceled because of the federal government shutdown. The event, a longstanding tradition for soldiers and families of the 1st Infantry Division, would have marked its 39th year. The festival typically features family

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Manhattan Parks and Recreation is inviting residents to participate in several community initiatives this fall while implementing a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan approved earlier this year. The department is accepting photo submissions through Wednesday for its Activity Guide Cover Photo Contest. Residents can submit images showcasing parks, programs

MANHATTAN, Kan. — USD 383's Child Nutrition Department is celebrating National School Lunch Week with an "Adventures in Nutrition" theme that takes students on a culinary tour around the world. The weeklong celebration, running Oct. 13-17, honors a program that serves nearly 30 million children every school

When most people think of Kansas wildlife, they picture bison, prairie dogs or songbirds. But beneath the leaf litter, around garden stones and in the moist corners of Manhattan's yards and woodlands lives a diverse and ecologically important group of creatures: land snails. A Surprisingly Diverse Community Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University announced a series of initiatives spanning business education, agricultural research, student wellness and facility expansion as the institution continues its next-generation land-grant mission. Former Boeing Defense, Space & Security CEO Leanne Caret will teach a new course, Leading in Business Organizations, during the spring 2026

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Riley County Police Department reported 11 arrests and 10 citations during a three-day period from Oct. 10-13, according to the agency's daily news reports. The arrests included multiple charges related to driving under the influence, drug possession, and failure to appear warrants. Arrests by Date:

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Manhattan smoke shop owner faces felony drug charges after Riley County police raided his business Thursday as part of an investigation into illegal marijuana and THC product distribution. Al-Shawhati Rayd Mohomed-Hezam, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3 p.m. when officers executed a search warrant

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A 35-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot multiple times Saturday afternoon in a northeast Manhattan neighborhood, authorities said. Riley County Police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue near the Country Meadow Apartments complex at approximately 1: