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🌱 See where recent Manhattan arrests and police calls happened around town

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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Hey hey Manhattan! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where recent Manhattan arrests and police calls happened around town
  • How Manhattan shops are keeping Dolly Parton's spirit alive this week
  • K-State grows while Manhattan Area Tech sees enrollment slide

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Daily News- Sept. 30, 2026 (rileycountypolice.org) — Riley County Police detail several recent Manhattan arrests, including probation and parole violations and multiple cases involving alleged battery against law enforcement officers. Incidents occurred on S. Seth Child Road, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, and elsewhere in town, with some suspects still jailed. Residents are reminded they can anonymously share crime tips through Crime Stoppers and explore police reports online.
   

2. Manhattan Celebrates 'Dolly Day' (kstatecollegian.com) — Manhattan businesses are stretching their Sept. 25 "Dolly Day" celebration into Oct. 2 with punch cards that encourage you to visit local shops and honor Dolly Parton's legacy of kindness. From Sisters of Sound Records to Varsity Donuts and Manhattan Brewing Company, participating spots are offering themed experiences and prizes while inviting residents to channel Parton's generosity around town.
   

3. KBOR: K-State among state colleges trending up in headcount while 2-year institutions dip (themercury.com) — Kansas State University's Manhattan, Salina and Olathe campuses have grown to 21,283 students this fall, marking their highest headcount since 2019 and nearly 8% growth since 2022. Closer to home, Manhattan Area Technical College has dropped to 784 students, its lowest enrollment since 2018, even as most state universities notch modest gains.
   

4. Kansas 4-H Foundation Selects NAI Martens to Market Rock Springs Ranch - Ad Astra Radio (adastraradio.com) — Based in Manhattan, the Kansas 4-H Foundation has hired Wichita firm NAI Martens to market Rock Springs Ranch as it explores new ownership options for the longtime 4-H property. Foundation leaders say the move is a key step in deciding the camp's future while they continue focusing on statewide youth programming. More updates will be shared as the process advances.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a black and white fluffy dog running around colonial gardens by the entrance off marlette.
    He has a collar and a flea collar but no tags. We can't let him inside due to our animals. But he is super fluffy and seems well taken care of. He… (Nextdoor Country Meadows)
  • Hello, we are new to the area.
    We'll actually new to the state. We just moved her last Monday. We are looking for people who do dog sitting in their home that would be home with… (Nextdoor Green Valley)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Manhattan. Apply here.
  • Hy-Vee Supermarket posted a job opening for Market Grille Cook in Manhattan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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