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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KSU Journalism School director to be inducted into Hall of Fame
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A Hall of Fame career started with a letter of complaint to a local radio station.
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Fort Riley hosted a commemoration event, on the east side of the Cavalry Parade Field, in memory of the lives lost 20 years ago during the terror attacks on the United States of America.
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9/11 Commemoration ceremony honors lives lost since 2001 in War on Terrorism
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10th annual Fallen Hero Run commemorates Patriot Day
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In observance of Patriot Day, Fort Riley’s Morale Welfare and Recreation program hosted the 10th annual Fallen Hero Run.
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Riley County Police Department arrested 31 year old Vincent Fontaine Meeks, Jr. and 55 year old Sandra Maxine Weeks, both of Manhattan, on Friday afternoon.
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For the first time since February 2020, supporters of McCain Auditorium were treated to a live performance by Neil Berg’s Broadway Stars.
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McCain Auditorium sees first audience in more than 18 months, dedicates newly expanded lobby
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COVID-19 cases on the rise following return to school in Riley County
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School has been in session for nearly two weeks in Riley County, and COVID-19 positive cases in school-aged children have been on the rise.
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Purple Power Play is back after a year off due to COVID-19, this year the festivities have moved to the Blue Earth Plaza near downtown Manhattan.
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Bill Snyder Family Stadium will look a bit different on Sunday when former K-Stater Jordy Nelson brings a K-State Celebrity Softball event to the field.
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More murals are popping up across Manhattan for residents to enjoy, as Incite MHK continues to expand their murals around town.
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The desire to help keep a community safe while raising his daughter led one man to find his career in law enforcement.
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On Tuesday, September 7th, travelers along Highway 13 over the Tuttle Creek Dam will see crews working on the north side of the dam.
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US Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake to repair rock on upstream side of Tuttle Creek Dam
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Fort Riley MWR will soon offer civilian access to some facilities
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Fort Riley will soon offer more access to civilians. Civilians will be allowed for pre-approved access to Fort Riley’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation program facilities.
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13th annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson's disease
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In honor of National Black Business month, the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills hosted a vendor fair in Manhattan on Saturday afternoon.
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The Speedy PD Race against Parkinson’s Disease was back in full force on Saturday at the Tuttle Creek River Pond area.
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Riley Co. Grade School teacher celebrates 40th first day of school, as a teacher, in style
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A Riley County Grade School teacher celebrated her 40th first day of school as a teacher on Thursday and Academy Sports and Outdoors in Manhattan helped her do it in style!!
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More than 30 members of Geary County Law Enforcement agencies completed the 3-mile-long torch run Wednesday morning.
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Geary County Law Enforcement agencies join forces for Torch Run
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Junction City High School students headed to class at a brand-new facility Wednesday.
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Junction City High School students headed to class at a brand-new facility
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House fire closes Fremont Street in Manhattan while crews extinguished the blaze
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Fire crews were called out to a house fire in the 1300 block of Fremont Street in Manhattan at 6:16 pm Tuesday evening.
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The Riley County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals in reference to the use of a stolen bank card.
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Special Olympic athletes joined together with law enforcement in Manhattan on Saturday for the annual Torch Run.
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2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run ignites hope for Special Olympic athletes
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Following Friday night’s storm crews in Riley and Geary County spent the day assessing damage left behind and working to clean up the mess.
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Storm damages playground, topples campers in Riley and Geary Counties
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New Deputy Fire Chiefs hope to continue expanding, improving fire district
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Kansas State University partnered with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to expand and upgrade the Veterinary Health Center’s Pet Clinic.
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New Pet Health and Nutrition Center opens at K-State’s Veterinary Health Center
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In July, Riley County hired two new deputy chiefs to oversee the volunteer fire fighting district of more than 150 volunteers.
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Manhattan Firefighters passed on lessons in teamwork and hard work to high school students on Thursday.
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Firefighters, student athletes focus workout on team building
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The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley has recognized another Big Red One Medal of Honor recipient, as part of the Big Red One Year of Honor.
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1st Infantry Div. honors Medal of Honor recipient with street renaming
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The first day of school brings a mixture of emotions for both the students and the parents, USD 383 Manhattan Ogden students returned to the classroom on Wednesday morning.
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First day of school bring mixed emotions as students return to the classroom
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Students in the Manhattan-Ogden school district will notice a change in protocols this school year when it comes to quarantining and isolation following a positive result from a COVID-19 test.
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USD 383: Quarantine, due to COVID-19 positive, determined on case-by-case basis
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‘Wine in the Wild’ a sold-out success for 14th year at Sunset Zoo