The Little Apple Citizen Journal
October 22, 2025
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Manhattan fire crews battle two structure fires, rescue dog
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Manhattan Fire Department responded to two structure fires in recent days, with no injuries reported in either incident. Firefighters responded to a residence at 326 Vattier Street on Oct. 19 at approximately 9:26 p.m. Upon arrival, fire was showing from the front of the home.
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Riley County crime drops sharply in September, but traffic accidents rise
Manhattan, Kansas — Part I crime in Riley County fell to its lowest levels in five years during September 2025, though traffic-related incidents showed troubling increases, according to a monthly report from the Riley County Police Department’s Criminal Intelligence Unit. Part I crime reported in September was 30.6 percent below
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Officials look to combat jail overcrowding in Riley County
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Riley County Law Enforcement Board heard a stark warning Monday about the county jail’s growing population crisis, with officials saying the facility is straining under an inmate population that has doubled over the past five years and is now unsustainable without major expansion or relocation. “We would
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Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board Meeting
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Halloween gathering draws 500 to Tuttle Creek State Park
Tuttle Creek event continues growing popularity of trunk-or-treat tradition
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Manhattan highlights domestic violence crisis during October awareness month
Manhattan, Kansas — As the nation recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Riley County is confronting grim local statistics that underscore the severity of intimate partner violence in the community. Riley County police reported 576 domestic violence incidents in 2024, resulting in 252 arrests and 20 dual arrests. One of
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Events
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 University News Roundup
Campus Road Closure Scheduled for Elevator Replacement A portion of Claflin Road at Kansas State University will close on Oct. 25 from the Denison Avenue intersection eastward to the pathway in front of Gen. Richard B. Myers Hall. The south sidewalk behind Ackert Hall and Chalmers Hall also will be
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Wildcats faceoff against Jayhawks Oct. 25
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas football will face Kansas State at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in what coach has described as a must-win game, with the early kickoff potentially working against the Jayhawks despite having the home field advantage. The game, officially known as the Sunflower Showdown and the
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Fort Riley
News from Fort Riley
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Politics
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Kansas Explores Advanced Nuclear Power with TerraPower Partnership
Utility partnership with Bill Gates-backed company opens door for state’s second nuclear facility
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