Kansas Ag Growth Summit registration opens
MANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture will be hosting the 11th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, Aug. 20, at...
Jul 18, 2026Open source
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Kansas woman accused of attempted murder of boy
RILEY COUNTY. – A Manhattan woman is under investigation on serious allegations. Just before 4p.m. Saturday, police filed a
Jul 14, 2026Open source
KFB’s VOTE FBF announces Kansas Senate, House endorsements
MANHATTAN — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Voters Organized To Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) political action committee announces its endorsements for...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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
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
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Kansas City Chiefs unveil first renderings of $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday unveiled the first renderings of their new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Renderings show first look at new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, team says Arrowhead legacy to be honored
Newly released renderings are showing fans what the Chiefs' new stadium could look like in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Kansas teen who helped Uvalde after Robb Elementary shooting steps up again for flood survivors
A 19-year-old philanthropist from Kansas who began supporting Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting is now creating ways to help the community's f...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
⚾ Ty France hits a grand slam as Padres trounce the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Ka
Jul 20, 2026Open source
KCPD: 2 dead, 2 critically injured in violent rear-end crash
KANSAS CITY —Two people died in an accident just after 4:30a.m. Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez ,
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Man traveled to Kansas City to meet a child for sex
KANSAS CITY – An Iowa man has been charged by criminal complaint for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and receipt o
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much o...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas cyclospora cases more than double this week, as illness spreads nationally
Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Candidates for the Kansas education board’s most rural district share their views on funding, DEI
The three candidates running for the State Board of Education disagree on funding strategies and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Downstream effects of federal cuts seen in Kansas budget, access to healthcare, food assistance
Repercussions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act hit the Kansas budget with at least $16.4 million in costs and affected residents.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas City Royals recognize Washburn Rural’s state championship baseball team
The Kansas City Royals acknowledged Washburn Rural’s 2026 State Championship baseball team ahead of its contest against the San Diego Padres.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Weather Alert - heat intensifies this weekend
Today - A pop up, garden variety shower may show up in central Kansas during the afternoon, but much of the region will be quiet with sunshine and some after...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas 4th District Democratic primary narrows to two candidates
With three weeks until the primary, the Democratic field for U.S. House District 4 is now down to Tyndell and Carmichael.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Weather Alert - Dangerous to extreme heat through Tuesday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The heat will intensify across Kansas over the next few days with afternoon feels like temperatures climbing to as high as 110 degrees...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
New Kansas law changes cooperation with ICE, raises questions in Wichita community
A new Kansas law that took effect July 1 is changing how local law enforcement can work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting questions fr...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
A Kansas hospital garnished wages of patients who qualified for free care. Then they fought back.
Legal aid group challenged the lawsuits, and Stormont Vail dropped 11 cases, settling $200,000 in debts
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas district attorney determines deadly force in officer-involved shooting was justified
The Reno County District Attorney has determined that the use of deadly force in the officer-involved shooting that killed a man in Hutchinson in June was ju...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Perez belts home run as Royals defeat Padres 6-1
Salvador Perez moved closer to Royals history with a two-run homer, Lane Thomas also clubbed a two-run shot and spot-starter Randy Dobnak allowed one run whi...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Manhattan is in Riley County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
ZIP Codes
66502, 66503, 66505, 66506
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Sporting KC hold off Minnesota United 2-1 Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found...
Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Kansas City Chiefs unveil first renderings of $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday unveiled the first renderings of their new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Renderings show first look at new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, team says Arrowhead legacy to be honored
Newly released renderings are showing fans what the Chiefs' new stadium could look like in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Kansas teen who helped Uvalde after Robb Elementary shooting steps up again for flood survivors
A 19-year-old philanthropist from Kansas who began supporting Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting is now creating ways to help the community's f...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
⚾ Ty France hits a grand slam as Padres trounce the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Ka
Jul 20, 2026Open source
KCPD: 2 dead, 2 critically injured in violent rear-end crash
KANSAS CITY —Two people died in an accident just after 4:30a.m. Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez ,
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Man traveled to Kansas City to meet a child for sex
KANSAS CITY – An Iowa man has been charged by criminal complaint for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and receipt o
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much o...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas cyclospora cases more than double this week, as illness spreads nationally
Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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