October 2025

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police responded to multiple incidents over the weekend, including a vehicle-pedestrian crash, thefts and arrests on various charges. A 21-year-old Manhattan woman struck an 18-year-old man on an electric scooter near the intersection of North Manhattan Avenue and Fremont Street at approximately 10:23 p.m.

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas is recruiting volunteers for its 2026 Manhattan Polar Plunge planning committee ahead of the Valentine's Day event at Tuttle Creek State Park. The organization seeks passionate individuals to join the committee by Oct. 15 to help plan the Feb. 14, 2026, fundraiser. Committee

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Mi Tierra Restaurant & Cantina, a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Aggieville, has closed after two years of serving the Manhattan community. The veteran-owned business announced the closure in a Facebook post, citing rising costs, increasing taxes and challenges with insurance as factors that made it difficult to continue

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A & H Farm will host a nighttime fall festival Oct. 11, offering visitors a chance to explore the family farm under an almost-full moon. Moonlight on the Farm runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and features two corn mazes after dark, moonlight hayrides, bonfires

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A new home-based childcare service specializing in support for children with special needs has opened in Manhattan. Curious Cubs Childcare began enrolling students in September, offering personalized care for infants and older children Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The childcare

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will celebrate its annual Homecoming week Oct. 5-11, bringing together students, alumni and community members for a series of events across Manhattan. The weeklong celebration will include a traditional Homecoming parade, volleyball games, marching band performances and various campus activities organized by the K-State Alumni

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A children's carnival featuring games and activities for families will take place on the evening of Oct. 8 at Kansas State University's student union. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the K-State Student Union, 918