The Little Apple Citizen Journal
October 10, 2025
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Riley County police report theft, DUI arrest following hit-and-run crash
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Riley County police investigated a construction equipment theft and arrested a woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after a hit-and-run crash during the past week. Officers filed a theft report Oct. 7 after an unknown suspect stole construction equipment and tools from the 100 block of
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15 hospital employees receive health foundation scholarships
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fifteen employees at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan received Mary Lindquist Auxiliary Scholarships this summer to support their continuing education in health-related fields. The Manhattan Community Health Foundation awarded the scholarships, which provide up to $1,000 per calendar year to full-time and part-time hospital associates pursuing additional
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Update on projects
A portion of Walters Drive closed Oct. 9 for street and sewer replacement work. The stretch from Tuttle Creek Boulevard to Russel Court will remain closed through Oct. 29. Residents can access Eisenhower School from Baird or Kirkwood roads, while Russel Court remains accessible from the east for local traffic
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Manhattan local news summary
Week of October 8 2025
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Events
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
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Riley Autumn Days Celebrates Community Spirit October 17-19
RILEY, Kan. — Riley is preparing to welcome visitors from across the region for Riley Autumn Days, a three-day community celebration running October 17-19 that showcases the small town’s charm during peak fall foliage season. Organized by the Riley Roots Collective, the event invites people to “explore, dine, shop and experience
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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
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Flint Hills Discovery Center to Host Bison, Beef and Bourbon Fundraiser
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation will host its annual Bison, Beef and Bourbon fundraising event Oct. 23 at the Stanley Stout Center, featuring local cuisine, craft cocktails and live entertainment to support youth education programs. The event, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2200 Denison Ave., will
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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
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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
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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 healthcare professionals,
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Kansas State University
Kansas State looks to snap losing streak on homecoming
Kansas State returns home Saturday to face TCU on homecoming weekend, hoping to break a three-game losing streak that has dropped the Wildcats to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in Big 12 Conference play. The seventh-year head coach Chris Klieman team has been competitive despite the record, with its last three
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K-State Homecoming Week features parade, volleyball, community events
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
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Kansas State launches Presidential Fellows program, schedules Extension Week
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University launched several major initiatives this week, including an inaugural Presidential Engagement Fellows program and Extension and Engagement Week, scheduled for Oct. 20-24. The university selected seven faculty members as Presidential Engagement Fellows to bring university research and expertise directly to Kansas communities from 2025 to
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Politics
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Opinion
KFB Insight: Better times ahead
It’s hard to imagine waking up and going to work on payday only to find you have less money than you started with at the beginning of the pay period. That’s the reality many farmers are facing as fall harvest enters full swing in Kansas. Almost every acre
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