Category: Environment
K-State Gardens Kicked off its Year-Long Celebration this Past Weekend
The K-State Gardens are commemorating their 150th anniversary in 2025 with a year-long celebration. Celebrations kicked off with a luncheon over the weekend at the
Cindy Whittington Takes over as H.O.P.E. Center of Dickinson County Director
By: Ryan Duey Cindy Whittington has taken over the Director role at the H.O.P.E. Center of Dickinson County, following Terresa Kohman’s retirement last month. The
Common Table of Manhattan Finds New Home
Common Table, a Manhattan non-profit, provides free meals daily to those in need. Previously hosted by rotating local churches, meals will now be served at
HUD Releases Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
Today, December 27th, Federal officials released the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, providing a snapshot of homelessness across the U.S., including Kansas. The report, published
NEK-CAP, Inc. Granted $2.5 Million to Connect Kansas Families Experiencing Homelessness with Critical Services
NEK-CAP, Inc., a Community Action Agency serving families experiencing homelessness, has received a $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through the Bezos
Washington Playground Committee Nears $200,000 Goal
By: Ryan Duey United Bank & Trust donated $10,000 to Washington’s playground project, raising the total to $174,000. The goal is to reach $200,000 by
Blue Rapids Will Soon Add an Arboretum to the Community
By: Ryan Duey The City of Blue Rapids will soon add a new educational and recreational opportunity throughout the City, in the form of an
Downtown Manhattan to Host Manhattan Symphony Orchestra this Weekend
By: Ryan Duey Downtown Manhattan will host the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Riley County Courthouse plaza on
RCPD and Aggieville Business Association to Close Moro Streets to Vehicles During Busy Hours
By: Ryan Duey The Aggieville Business Association, in collaboration with the Riley County Police Department, will close the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Moro Street
Clay County Landfill to Perform Groundwater Sampling This Fall for KDHE Compliance
By: Ryan Duey In order to stay in compliance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) the Clay County Landfill must complete groundwater