With their mission accomplished, thousands of Fort Riley soldiers are settling back into like here at home, fresh off their most recent deployment to Afghanistan. Their return is helping boost the local economy.

Authorities and volunteers spent hours Monday searching for an 84-year-old man with dementia who walked away from his Geary County farm.The search finally came to end before 5 PM when Wayne Rogers, 84, was located.

Midwest Veterinary Services has announced that it is building a Veterinary and Biomedical Research Center in Pottawatomie County.

Kansas State University is recognizing 150 years of history with its sesquicentennial celebration. It is the nation's first operational land-grant institution and Kansas' first public university.

People in the seaman school district on the north side of Topeka would gain a new middle school, and see two elementary schools close under a proposed bond issue.

Kelts has been Music Director of the Kansas City Civic Orchestra since 2008. He is also Director of Orchestras at Washburn University and first conductor of the newly established Kinnor Philharmonic in Kansas City.

The Little Apple has been selected by "Where to Retire," the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions, as a top retirement destination

A new exhibit at Kansas State University is shedding light on amazing rescues and acts of kindness from the Holocaust.

Scott French will be named Director of Fire Services for the City of Manhattan effective March 1, 2013, to replace Jerry Snyder who will be officially retiring as Director of Fire Services.

TV and radio stations across the state, including 13 News, are helping mark the 72nd birthday of the USO with a one day fundraising event. It's being called "Operation USO Support Kansas"- a way to give back to those who serve in uniform.

A Manhattan company unveiled new technology Tuesday that’s helping move the business forward and create hundreds of jobs.

During a visit to Kansas State University Tuesday, Israel’s ambassador to the United States touched on the long-standing relationship between the two countries, saying the alliance is one that continues to flourish.

After seeing a local family lose their home and possessions in a fire, area firefighters are coming together to hold a fundraiser and help them recover from their devastating loss.

Manhattan officials say a local company is changing the skyline of the Little Apple as it continues to grow.

In Junction City, a state official gave citizens a powerful charge during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

In Manhattan, a leader in the community was recognized for his commitment to the annual Martin Luther King Jr's celebration.

The City of Enterprise is looking at the possibility of going away with its police force- a move that could save thousands. But are the savings worth it?

It was a night on the town for a group of Fort Riley wives during an event designed to take their minds off the stress of having their husbands deployed.

Geary Community Hospital is pleased to announce the signing of an additional general surgeon to the hospital staff.

Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. has announced that its eighth annual event will be held at Fort Riley on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

Friends have come to the aid of a Riley County family who must now find a new place to call home after losing theirs to a fire.

United States Senator Jerry Moran says a new office in Manhattan will allow him to get valuable feedback from members of the community that he will use when making decisions in Washington, D. C.

A collegiate baseball team is back in Junction City and officials say the presence of a new team is not only good news for local baseball fans but will also help boost the economy.

It’s a life-long dream come true for a local lawman who is now the head of the Geary County Sheriff’s Department.

Michael Oren, a frequent guest of the White House, the State Department and the Pentagon, will speak at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Forum Hall at Kansas State University's Student Union.