Rainy holiday: Spirit of Kansas’ Car Show, MHK cardboard box regatta cancelled
The Spirit of Kansas car show at Lake Shawnee and the Manhattan Cardboard Box Regatta are cancelled due to rain. The SOK Blues Fest is delayed.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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K-State expert says drones can improve crop scouting, reduce labor
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool for farmers seeking to improve efficiency and crop management, according to a Kansas S...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
K-State horticulture expert shares tips to protect roses
MANHATTAN – Kansas State University horticultural expert Matt McKernan says many gardeners in the state aren’t feeling too rosey about their roses these...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Police: Kansas woman accused of human trafficking
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a Manhattan woman for alleged human trafficking.Just after 4p.m. Thursday, police arre
Jun 27, 2026Open source
IN THE GARDEN: K-State horticulture expert shares tips to protect roses
MANHATTAN – Kansas State University horticultural expert Matt McKernan says many gardeners in the state aren’t feeling too rosey about their roses these...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Virus, fungal disease gain foothold on state’s roses
K-State Extension news service MANHATTAN – Kansas State University horticultural expert Matt McKernan says many gardeners in the state aren’t feeling too...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Kansas 4-H names state project award recipients
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized 34 youth as state project award recipients.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Animals reported uninjured in early-morning fire at KSU dairy unit
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - An early-morning fire destroyed several storage buildings and their contents early Wednesday near the Kansas State University Dairy...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Juneteenth celebrations planned Friday and Saturday in Manhattan
Betty O and Dr. Zelia Wiley joined Eye on Northeast Kansas to preview events planned Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Barr recognized for state 4-H Shopping in Style achievement
MANHATTAN — Emilia Barr, Deerfield, was recognized on June 4 at the Emerald Circle Banquet in Manhattan for winning the Kansas 4-H state award area of Shop...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Kansas State University students earn spring semester honors
MANHATTAN — For their academic performance in the spring 2026 semester, 5,100 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors.
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Healthcare Careers: A Pathway to Success for Kansas City Professionals
You can do well while doing good with a career in healthcare—and getting started in one may be easier than many people realize.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nick’s Picks | Soccer, Elections, Entertainment and More …
It’s a soccer extravaganza in Kansas City, with the city reaching its halfway point as a host city and the City Council set to consider a bond package to e...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Headed to Kansas City: Flights added ahead of city’s final World Cup match
American Airlines added flights to Kansas City ahead of the July 11 quarterfinal World Cup match.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas City is leading World Cup host cities, White House task force says
Andrew Giuliani is leading the White House’s efforts on the World Cup, and he said on Friday that no city is leaning into the World Cup like Kansas City.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
4 of Kansas City’s best rooftop bars to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Kansas City bars and hotels offer the unique opportunity to watch fireworks from rooftops across downtown, midtown and the Crossroads District.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas Supreme Court’s chief justice celebrates ideals of 250-year-old Declaration of Independence
Chief justice of Kansas Supreme Court connects dots between Declaration of Independence, Kansas Constitution and value of co-equal branches of government.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Scattered Storms & Pockets High Heat For The Fourth Of July
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Storm chances stay hit-or-miss this Fourth of July as scattered storms may arrive this morning from western Kansas, with another round...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas imported $16.4 million in fireworks last year: Report
Kansas has ranked No. 3 nationally in fireworks imports per resident in 2025 — importing $16.4 million worth of fireworks or $5.53 per resident, a new anal...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Like nearly every day this week, Western Kansas could see a stray storm or two on Friday and a warning can’t be ruled out. Unfortunately, a more robust rou...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Woman dead, man seriously injured following southeast Kansas crash: KHP
An 80-year-old man was driving a Tahoe northbound on the 1150th Street ramp to U-169 at about 7:50 a.m. Friday in Allen County. The vehicle, according to the...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Operation Rooftop Returns for a Third Year: TAMKO and Kansas City Chiefs Honor America's Heroes on Nation's...
One Servicemember Will Receive a Brand New Roof Courtesy of TAMKO! Current and Former U.S Military Members Encouraged to Enter by Visiting tamko.com/chiefs....
Jul 4, 2026Open source
HPPR among public broadcasting stations to receive project grants
TOPEKA – Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $500,000 through the WorKS: Kansa...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KCPD: SUV was traveling near 100mph before fatal DUI crash
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces charges for an alleged DUI crash that occurred earlier this year in Kansas City.Delton W. Cooper f
Jul 4, 2026Open source
KC World Cup: Another thriller as Columbia outlasts Ghana
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas man retrieving his hat struck and killed by pickup
RUSSELL COUNTY —One person died in an accident just before 12:30a.m. Saturday in Russell County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Fo
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Renegades fall to Kansas City Monarchs in non-league game
An 11-run fourth inning propelled the Kansas City Monarchs to a 17-4 win in seven innings Friday night against the Jefferson City Renegades at Vivion Field....
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
‘She has her person’: Taylor Swift fans react to singer marrying Travis Kelce
For two decades, Taylor Swift fans have followed along with the singer’s love, loss and heartbreak through her music. Today, Swifties finally got the chanc...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Manhattan is in Riley County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
ZIP Codes
66502, 66503, 66505, 66506
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Healthcare Careers: A Pathway to Success for Kansas City Professionals
You can do well while doing good with a career in healthcare—and getting started in one may be easier than many people realize.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Nick’s Picks | Soccer, Elections, Entertainment and More …
It’s a soccer extravaganza in Kansas City, with the city reaching its halfway point as a host city and the City Council set to consider a bond package to e...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Headed to Kansas City: Flights added ahead of city’s final World Cup match
American Airlines added flights to Kansas City ahead of the July 11 quarterfinal World Cup match.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas City is leading World Cup host cities, White House task force says
Andrew Giuliani is leading the White House’s efforts on the World Cup, and he said on Friday that no city is leaning into the World Cup like Kansas City.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
4 of Kansas City’s best rooftop bars to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Kansas City bars and hotels offer the unique opportunity to watch fireworks from rooftops across downtown, midtown and the Crossroads District.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Kansas Supreme Court’s chief justice celebrates ideals of 250-year-old Declaration of Independence
Chief justice of Kansas Supreme Court connects dots between Declaration of Independence, Kansas Constitution and value of co-equal branches of government.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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