citizen journal

dnn

Downtown Manhattan to host All Treats Day Halloween celebration

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Downtown Manhattan will host All Treats Day on Friday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. along Poyntz Avenue, inviting families to participate in a safe trick-or-treat experience in the heart of the community. The Halloween event encourages families to stroll down Poyntz Avenue, where children can safely trick-or-treat

dnn

Manhattan holiday festivities to feature open house, parade and special events

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Downtown Manhattan will host a series of holiday events throughout November and December, beginning with a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 409 Poyntz Ave. The Holiday Open House kicks off the holiday season by encouraging people to

dnn

Douglass Activity Center parking lot to close for maintenance

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The parking lot at the Douglass Activity Center will be closed to the public Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26, for concrete sealing and replacement work on sidewalks. Manhattan Parks and Recreation announced the closure, asking for patience as crews make improvements to enhance the area for everyone. The

dnn

Manhattan High dance team to host clinic for young dancers

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Manhattan High School Dazzling Blues Dance Team will host a dance clinic for children ages 4-12 on Friday, Oct. 17, from 9-11 a.m. at Manhattan High West Gym. The clinic costs $30 per child and includes instruction from the varsity-level high school dance team members. Participants

dnn

Children's museum offers Discovery Days during school holidays

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Wonder Workshop Children's Museum is offering Discovery Days programs for school-age children when USD 383 schools are closed on Friday. The museum announced on social media that "We're pretending it's still summer and living our best carefree lives — mini golf,

dnn

Habitat for Humanity to host annual hoedown fundraiser at historic Flint Hills ranch

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills will host its annual Habitat Hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lazy T Ranch - Adventures in the Flint Hills. The family-friendly fundraising event will feature live music from The Haymakers, pork and beef

ksu

Manhattan local news summary

Week of September 22 2025

ksu

The Little Apple Citizen Journal

September 22, 2025

dnn

KFB Insight: Attitudes for the best possible experience

By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher

dnn

Emmy winner Richard Thomas to perform 'Mark Twain Tonight!' at K-State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas will bring "Mark Twain Tonight!" to Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series on Oct. 2, nearly 50 years after Hal Holbrook first performed the show on the same stage. Thomas, beloved by generations for his portrayal of John-Boy

dnn

Kansas State earns No. 3 ranking on Forbes' best employers in Kansas list, No. 5 in Best Colleges for Agricultural Sciences

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State University has been ranked No. 3 on Forbes' list of best employers in Kansas, marking the highest ranking of any college or university in the state. The university moved up three spots from last year, matching its No. 3 placement in 2023 and 2021.

dnn

KSU Gardens to Host Tropical Plant Sale Friday

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University Gardens will host a tropical plant and houseplant sale Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. as part of its September Stroll event. The Purple Thumbs garden group will sell plants from the K-State greenhouses, with most priced between $5 and $10. Organizers

dnn

Kansas Forest Service Offers Tree Buyback to Combat Invasive Species

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Forest Service will host a Callery pear tree buyback event Oct. 4 in Manhattan as part of efforts to combat an invasive species that threatens native plant communities across the state. The event, scheduled for 2610 Claflin Road, will provide replacement trees to residents who have

dnn

Manhattan Street Project to Begin This Week

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The City of Manhattan will begin a mill and overlay project on Yuma Street this week, causing temporary road closures and access restrictions. The project will affect Yuma Street from 4th Street to 10th Street, with moving closures lasting at least one week beginning Sept. 23-26. Access to

dnn

Manhattan Community Health Foundation to host annual Crystal Gala Feb. 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The Manhattan Community Health Foundation will hold its annual Crystal Gala on Feb. 21, 2026 at the Kansas State University Alumni Center to raise funds for healthcare initiatives in the region. The gala supports the foundation's mission to enhance community health by providing scholarships to

dnn

Multiple Arrests Made in Manhattan Area Over Weekend

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police made several arrests from Sept. 19-22, including charges ranging from domestic violence to protection order violations, according to department reports. Joseph Snitker, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and criminal damage to property on Sept. 21 at approximately 2:29 a.m.

dnn

Manhattan City Government Seeks Resident Input Through 'Feedback Friday' Initiative

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The City of Manhattan has launched a weekly community engagement program called "Feedback Friday" to encourage residents to share their opinions on city services and municipal matters. The initiative, promoted through the city's official social media channels, asks residents to participate in constructive dialogue

ksu

The Little Apple Citizen Journal

September 19, 2025

mcj

Free 7-Day Fitness Challenge Launches Monday for Kansas Residents

Local coach Shelly offers accountability and education program designed for beginners.

dnn

Engineers Test Innovative Dredging to Save Kansas Reservoir

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Engineers launched a groundbreaking 10-day experiment Wednesday at one of Kansas' largest reservoirs, testing whether an untried underwater dredging technique can help reverse decades of sediment buildup that threatens the water supply for nearly half the state's population. The U.S. Army Corps of

ksu

USD 383 Board votes to request vice president resignation; she refuses

Public and board members voice opinions on Dr. Katie Allen's social media response to Charlie Kirk's death during regular board meeting on Sept. 17

dnn

Ogden Man Arrested on Sex Offender Registration Violations in Manhattan

Information obtained from the Riley County Police Department Daily Summaries

dnn

Spirit Halloween Opens at Manhattan Town Center, Bringing Costumes and Décor to Kansas Shoppers

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Spirit Halloween has opened its seasonal store at Manhattan Town Center, offering costumes, decorations and accessories for Halloween shoppers in the AMC wing of the mall. The retailer, which operates more than 1,500 stores across the United States and Canada, announced the opening on social media yesterday,

ksu

6 takeaways from Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board meeting

September 17 2025

ksu

The Little Apple Citizen Journal

September 17, 2025