Becky Goff
Manhattan Bureau Multimedia Journalist
Manhattan, Kan.
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I was born and raised on my grandparents' dairy farm in Keats, KS, just west of Manhattan. Now I'm raising my two daughters in rural Riley County.
I have a passion for news and am enthusiastic to cover news in Riley County and the surrounding communities.
WIBW-TV was and still is my family’s go-to station to watch for weather forecasts, news and severe weather coverage.
When I am not covering news, I enjoy reading, crocheting and tatting. I am on the Board of Directors for the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association. I am also a parent volunteer with a Riley County 4-H Club.
Clay Center Community High School 'Roar Store' wins scholarship
Wednesday’s events started with a ceremony to honor two Medal of Honor recipients -- Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger and Sergeant James Robinson, Jr. -- both of whom served during the Vietnam conflict.
The Riley County Police Department said no serious injuries were reported in a rollover crash Tuesday evening.
Despite the snow and cold temps, volunteers were ready to help with the Harvesters Food Distribution Tuesday morning at the Riley County Fairgrounds.
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., the 146th Graduating Class of Junction City High School, will have an in-person graduation ceremony at Al Simpler Stadium.
Hale Library Reopens fully following remodel/restoration
Nearly three years after a devastating fire tore through Hale Library on K-State’s campus, the library has reopened following an extensive remodel and restoration project.
Contestants for the inaugural Aggieville Showdown prospect cattle show have started to arrive at the Riley County Fairgrounds in Manhattan on Friday afternoon.
Improving the relationship between the Police Department and the community is one goal for Junction City Police Chief John Lamb.
Veterans and their qualified dependents and caretakers in the Junction City area were invited to a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday evening.
Road construction projects have continued to pop up around Manhattan, causing traffic delays and detours for many.
Leaders with the Geary County School district met with members of multiple local first responding agencies on Wednesday afternoon as part of the annual training to be prepared in the event of an active violence situation.
The Wamego Hospital Foundation raised $74,400 during its Diamonds and Denim virtual fundraiser in March.
Country Stampede has announced Sam Hunt as the new headlining artist for Friday night of the 3-night festival.
More than $13,000 was raised leading up to Saturday’s Polar Plunge in Manhattan, raising money to help Special Olympics of Kansas local athletes
The Rotary Club of Community Action against Human Trafficking held a virtual summit on Saturday morning addressing how educators play a role in preventing Human trafficking.
Manhattan Fire Department Search and Rescue Training
The Manhattan Fire Department’s Search and Rescue team used drones and k-9s to search a local park this morning. But nothing was wrong -- it was part of special training.
Manhattan Fire Department Search and Rescue Training
The Manhattan Area Task Force met virtually to continue discussing the community’s progress against COVID-19
Kansas State University and Fort Riley signed an agreement on Wednesday to renew their 12-year partnership.
First District Representative Tracey Mann has a new district office in Manhattan.
Riley County Health officials have announced they are transitioning the COVID-19 vaccine clinic to the Health Department, now that a majority of the registered residents are vaccinated.
A Pottawatomie County firefighter who originally planned to join law enforcement, found his calling in fire service while serving as a dispatcher for Pottawatomie County.
Hundreds of area kids participated in modified Easter events around Manhattan Saturday morning.
Residents should avoid the area of Blue River Hills Rd. due to a fire.
City of Manhattan officials invited the media to Aggieville Thursday afternoon for an update on the recent construction projects within the Aggieville business district.
Kansas State University leaders hosted a virtual town hall to update faculty and staff on COVID-19 and university initiatives.
RCPD Director Dennis Butler told 13 NEWS that the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident, and the man who was shot was attacking the couple with a crowbar.
Six new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in Riley County, with 10 additional individuals considered recovered since the last update on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Riley County residents will soon be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at one-day clinics in both Ogden and Leonardville.
Fort Riley’s Tax Assistance Center will not be extending tax preparation services beyond the originally planned end date of April 15, 2021.
More than 240 Junction City are veterans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Community volunteers alongside Manhattan’s Parks and Recreation and Hy-Vee spent Friday afternoon bagging up goodies for this year’s Easter Drive Thru event.
Officers and dispatchers from the Riley County Police Department spent time outside Manhattan’s Walmart Thursday, raising money for Special Olympics Kansas.
It’s been just over one year since the groundbreaking at the Douglass Activity Center site in Manhattan, one of three new recreation facilities being built in Manhattan.
Manhattan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce met virtually for the third time on Thursday evening.
Firefighters battled a blaze near Randolph Thursday evening.
For the 11th year, Kansas State University and USD 383 will continue their partnership to host a Summer STEM program.
Kansas State University is rolling out its second All In for K-State, which boasts its Textbooks 2.0 program.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of two males involved in the Monday morning armed robbery of the Short Stop convenience store in Westmoreland.
Following six years of planning and construction, Manhattan’s newest fitness center held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting Saturday morning.
Elected officials from the City of Manhattan, and Riley and Pottawatomie counties met Thursday afternoon, for an update on the Resilient Wildcat Creek Floodplain Management plan.
A meat processing plant in Clay Center caught fire late Tuesday night.
Starting May 6, 2021, travelers from Manhattan Regional Airport will be able to fly directly to Chicago.