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.
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Manhattan Fire Department has grown their force by eight new firefighters on Friday.
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In just two years, A Mural Movement of Clay Center has gained support of the community and beautified the town with a variety of murals.
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For the second year in a row, Fort Riley hosted Food trucks and vendors for a community fair.
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Starting with Fall 2022 sports, the Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department, along with City Management are determining what youth sports programming the Parks and Rec Department will be able to offer.
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Following last weeks FDA and CDC approval of a 3-dose Pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for patients ages 6 months through 5 years old.
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At 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 22nd, first responders were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Interstate 70 near mile marker 302, near Marshall Army Airfield.
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Following last night’s storms, the City of Manhattan says residents still have time to add limbs and branches to their pile for the City’s free storm clean-up event.
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The 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration in Manhattan has been a week long celebration which continued Saturday.
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Manhattan residents will soon see members of Manhattan Fire Department in their neighborhoods performing tests on the fire hydrants.
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Putting classroom training to use in a simulated real life scenario is one of the final tasks for the Manhattan Fire department recruits.
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Heading into Father’s Day weekend, Academy Sports and Outdoors in Manhattan wanted to give back to a few fathers from the Riley County Police Department.
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Although it’s not quite July, for Downtown Manhattan Inc, it feels like Christmas in July.
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The world’s current oldest-known living chimpanzee, is living her best life at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo.
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Residents in Manhattan who need assistance with getting storm debris to the Riley County transfer station will soon see help from City of Manhattan Public Works crews…
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City of MHK storm debris clean up June 21st to 27th
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On Tuesday morning, Members of Fort Riley’s military police ran the Special Olympics torch through Fort Riley before making their way to the edge of Junction City for the exchange.
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41st annual Geary County, Junction City Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run through JC
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Discussing the importance of the relationship between the residents and businesses in Manhattan with Kansas State University was the focus of Tuesday’s Power Lunch in Manhattan.
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Saturday evening storms cause $9.7M in damage in Riley Co.
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Storm damage estimates in Riley County have reached nearly $10 million dollars.
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Be Able Community center hosted an open house, giving community members the opportunity to tour their facility.
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The 14th annual Nelson family community foundation hit the road for the annual drive or ride event Saturday afternoon
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The second annual Manhattan High All School Reunion kicked off Friday evening in Manhattan.
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This summer kids can learn about science while having fun at the Blue Earth Plaza Splash Pad in Manhattan.
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A Manhattan area dog rescuer says helping find the right homes for dogs, and providing trained service dogs at a low cost is her mission.
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Explore the ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ and have a ‘Whale of a good time’ while taking part in the Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading program.
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Over the last two days, staff at Manhattan Public Library have found the empty cases for more than 20 popular movies in the stacks.
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Former Fulbright scholar returns to K-State from Ukraine
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More than a dozen Manhattan-area artists are being featured in Downtown Manhattan’s inaugural Juneteenth ArtWalk.
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Manhattan residents who live near the Sunset Zoo may have heard some loud booms on Wednesday as Riley County Police Department held training on Oak Street.
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A former Fulbright scholar from the Ukraine has moved back to Manhattan with her two children, after leaving behind her husband in Ukraine back in March.
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Lowered sound levels and pausing of the light show are just a couple of adjustments the Flint Hills Discovery Center makes to provide a low sensory environment.
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Low Sensory Saturday & new exhibits at Flint Hills Discovery Center
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Soon-to-be parents and parents of newborns and toddlers were invited to the inaugural Community Baby Shower in Manhattan this morning.
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Riley Co. Community Baby shower provides resources to new parents, families with young children
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Konza United Way Restaurant Week is coming to MHK June 10th - 19th
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Twenty Manhattan-area restaurants have partnered with the Konza United Way for the 2nd annual Restaurant Week fundraiser from June 10th through the 19th.
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One person was reported killed and two others injured Thursday morning in a crash near Military Road and Bluebird Road, about two miles southwest of Wamego.
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The US Army Garrison Fort Riley marked the departure of a senior advisor Wednesday morning.
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Leaders from the greater Manhattan community and Fort Riley gathered for the Military Relations Committee luncheon.
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Around 8:30 pm Tuesday evening, emergency crews were called to the 1700 block of Vaughn Drive in Manhattan for a single vehicle injury crash.
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Motorcycle crash on Vaughn Drive in MHK injures driver
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Memorial Day is to honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces.
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83 KS soldiers killed in Iraq, Afghanistan honored at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery
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For 34 years, the Knights Templar in Junction City have honored fallen military members with a wreath laying ceremony.
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Fort Riley said goodbye and welcomed a new commander on Wednesday morning.
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1ID, 2nd ABCT Change of Command ceremony marks change from Col. Smith to Col. Harris
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Zoofari Tails Story time brings Manhattan Public Library storytellers to the Sunset Zoo on Friday morning.
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