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.

Congressman Tim Huelskamp showed his appreciation for local high school students who gained national attention for protesting their school lunches.

Jesse Peters, 8th grade social studies teacher at Anthony Middle School in Manhattan, was named one of 32 Kansas Horizon Award Winners.

Community members can now connect with Sunset Zoo’s animal collection via the worldwide web.

Government website developer CivicPlus will officially celebrate the building of its new facility in downtown Manhattan with a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 23

Watch as Hypnotist Paul Ramsay’s “Mind Games” show breaks the mold of staged hypnotism at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in Washburn Room, Memorial Union, Washburn University campus.

Author Manisha Sinha, professor of Afro-American studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst, will speak at the annual Lincoln Lecture Series.

The economic development of the Flint Hills was the focus of a summit Friday involving the governor and stakeholders from throughout the region.

New funding is helping Geary County health officials establish a program to help study, reduce and prevent infant deaths.

Members of the public and law enforcement community turned out in Geary County Thursday night to honor the man who has helped protect those in the area for more than four decades.

After decades spent serving and protecting the community, Manhattan Fire Chief Jerry Snyder has announced that he is retiring.

Two Kansas State University fans remain in the hospital after being struck by a suspected drunk driver in Arizona following the Fiesta Bowl. Now, the community is coming together to help the victims and their families.

A new marketing campaign is helping advertise Manhattan and the surrounding areas as a desirable retirement destination.

The Kansas State Wildcats are back home in Manhattan after their trip to the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona.

Wildcat fans who couldn’t make it out to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl were cheering on their team from their home base in the Little Apple Thursday night.

A Junction City couple welcomed their first child to the world on Wednesday and the baby boy was also the first infant to be born at Geary Community Hospital in 2013.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that five Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013.

Nearly 60 years after serving in combat, a local veteran is being recognized for his efforts to defend our country during the Korean War.

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will count down the New Year and celebrate early with a “Noon” Year’s Eve balloon drop at 12PM on Monday, December 31.

Veterinarians at Kansas State University say they’re dealing with a large number of cases of an infectious disease in horses, caused by a bacteria found in the soil.

In Riley and Geary County, the weather made way for a treacherous commute for drivers Thursday and poses more concerns on the roads as temperatures dip back down in the evening.

Mercy Regional Health center in Manhattan debuted new technology this week, designed for minimally invasive surgery.

Officials are seeking feedback from the public regarding the development of a multi-purpose sports facility in the regional area.

A Junction City woman has been walking to work and her kids have been walking to school but no more. The single mom of two was surprised with a new car right before Christmas.