Tag: RileyCountyKS
Burklund/Axelton Fire Scorches over 8,000 acres
By Ryan Duey According to Deputy Fire Chief Douglas Russell, preliminary estimates show that the Burklund/Axelton fire scorched approximately 8,200 acres across Riley and Pottawatomie
Riley County High School Jazz Tour
By Jayson Henderson The jazz band at Riley County High School (RCHS) is preparing for a tour aimed at featuring the talent of its junior
Controlled Burn Reported Cause of Berklund/Axelton Fire
By Ryan Duey During a press conference on Monday, officials reported that the Berklund/Axelton fire in Pottawatomie and Riley Counties started with a controlled burn
Burklund/Axelton Fire at 80% Containment
By Payton Tholstrup Photo Courtesy of Riley County District #1 FB Page. According to an update from Riley County Fire District No. 1 at 3:30
Pottawatomie, Riley County Fight Wildfire
By Payton Tholstrup Photo Courtesy of Riley County Fire District #1 On Friday, April 5th, a fire started in Pottawatomie County and moved across the
USD 378 Riley County School Board Pays Ness County Sheriff $1,800 Bill
By Ryan Duey The USD 378 Riley County Board of Education recently settled a bill for an investigation into its members despite initially voting against
KDEM Support for Riley County Emergency Responders
(Riley County, KS – April 2, 2024) State resources were deployed quickly after yesterday’s cybersecurity incident and local emergency disaster declaration in Riley County. For
Downtown Manhattan will be Full of Louisiana Spirit During the 7th Annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest
By Ryan Duey From April 26th to the 28th the Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan will be full of Louisiana Spirit as the 7th Annual
Riley County Emergency Responders Using Backup Radio System in Response to Cybersecurity Incident
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – April 1, 2024) Riley County’s P25 public safety agency radio communication system lost connection early this morning as part of a
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Celebrated Community at the Community Foundation Awards Event
By Ryan Duey On March 18th, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) hosted the GMCF Annual Meeting & Community Foundation Awards (CFAs). The event hosted