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Manhattan, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Manhattan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Help shape the search for Riley County’s next police director
  • Where Manhattan’s lowest listed gas prices were found
  • Manhattan man arrested in domestic battery case

Also on today's calendar: Sierra Manhattan Grand Opening and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Thursday: Turning sunny and cooler, temps: high: 50, low: 27.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How you can help identify the future RCPD director in Manhattan (ksnt.com) — Manhattan residents can help shape the search for Riley County’s next police director at a public forum Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at fire department headquarters, 2000 Denison Ave. With Brian Peete leaving at year’s end, the Law Board will use residents’ priorities to guide interview questions and selection criteria.
   

2. Cheapest gas stations in Manhattan (newsbreak.com) — Three Manhattan gas stations tied for the lowest regular fuel price in Stacker’s Nov. 9 list: Casey’s on Fort Riley Boulevard, Cenex on Kimball Avenue and Short Stop on South Port Drive. Each listed $3.34 per gallon, based on GasBuddy data, though prices can change.
   

3. RCPD Report: 11/10/26 (1350kman.com) — A Manhattan man was arrested Nov. 9 on allegations of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery and protection-order violations stemming from a June report. RCPD said Howard Leavell Amos, 22, remained jailed on $10,000 bond. In a separate case, police reported roughly $10,000 in damage after four scooters were discarded in a drainage ditch.
   

4. Riley County commissioners approve letter of support for ATA bus grant (themercury.com) — Riley County commissioners backed ATA's federal grant application as ridership grows on Manhattan's fixed bus routes and K-18 Connect. Their support letter confirms $126,375 in county funding for 2027, plus a separate $20,000 ADA grant, while the transit director says significant service changes aren't planned.
   

5. Kansas Sky Alert: Strange Flashes May Increase by Nov. 17 (newsbreak.com) — Manhattan skywatchers could see the Leonid meteor shower near its predicted Nov. 17 peak, with viewing favored between midnight and dawn Nov. 17–18. Dark locations away from city lights offer the best chance, including rural Flint Hills areas. Under ideal conditions, observers could spot 10 to 15 meteors an hour, though clouds may limit visibility.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Seeking laborers today and the rest of the week.
    Ripping off siding and replacing on a duplex. Please reach out if interested (Nextdoor Elbo Creek Estates West)
  • Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Courtyard Manhattan Aggieville - Housekeeper in Manhattan. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Part Time Morning Availability Merchandise Associate in Manhattan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.

Ok Manhattan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manhattan

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manhattan

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.