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09-23-21 Update: One death and 116 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

One Riley County resident has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Read on...
09-15-21 Update: 118 new positive COVID cases in Riley County since last Wednesday

Riley County has identified 118 new positive Coronavirus cases and 98 additional recoveries since the last report on September 8 2021. Read on...
09-08-21: 2 new deaths and 108 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Two Riley County residents have passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. For more information on COVID ...
09-01-21: 2 new deaths and 81 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Two Riley County residents have passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Riley County has identified 81 new positive Coronavirus cases and 64 additional recoveries since the last report on August 25, 2021. Read on...
08-25-21: 70 new positive COVID cases in Riley County since last Wednesday

Riley County has identified 70 new positive Coronavirus cases and 74 additional recoveries since the last report on August 18, 2021. More information at ....
08-18-21: One new death and 85 new positive COVID cases in Riley County since last Wednesday

An unvaccinated 60-year-old female has passed away from COVID-19. Riley County has identified 85 new positive Coronavirus cases and 81 additional recoveries since the last report on August 11, 2021. Read on...
08-11-21: 18 new COVID-19 cases in Riley County since Monday

Riley County has identified 18 new positive Coronavirus cases and 8 additional recoveries since the last report on August 9, 2021. Read on...
08-04-21: 3 deaths and 104 new COVID-19 cases in Riley County

Three Riley County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. Riley County has identified 104 new positive Coronavirus cases and 99 additional recoveries since the last report on July 28, 2021. Read on...
07-28-21: 4 deaths and 146 new COVID-19 cases in Riley County

Four individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away. Their deaths bring the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 49. Read on...
07-21-21: 64 new COVID-19 cases in Riley County

Riley County Health Department has identified 64 new positive Coronavirus cases and 70 additional recoveries since the last report on July 14, 2021. Since December, there have been a total of 61 positive cases from variants of concern. Read on...
07-14-21 Update: One death and 102 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

An unvaccinated 86-year old woman tested positive for COVID-19 on June 8, 2021, and passed away on July 10, 2021. Riley County has also identified 102 new positive Coronavirus cases and 31 additional recoveries. For more information
07-07-21: Riley County has one death and 20 new COVID-19 cases

An unvaccinated 56-year old male tested positive for COVID-19 on June 6, 2021, and passed away on June 30, 2021. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 44. Read on...
06-30-21: Riley County sees increase in COVID-19 variants of concern

Riley County has identified 24 new positive Coronavirus cases and 28 additional recoveries since the last report on June 23, 2021. To learn more about variants
06-23-21 Update: 39 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 39 new positive Coronavirus cases and 32 additional recoveries since the last report on June 16, 2021. Read on...
06-16-21 Update: 32 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 32 new positive Coronavirus cases and 14 additional recoveries since the last report on June 9, 2021. Read on...
06-09-21: 20 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 20 new positive Coronavirus cases and 62 additional recoveries since the last report on June 2, 2021. Read on...
06-02-21 Update: 43 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 43 new positive Coronavirus cases and 19 additional recoveries since the last report on May 26, 2021. Read on...
05-26-21: 27 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 27 new positive Coronavirus cases and 17 additional recoveries since the last report on May 19, 2021. Read on...
05-19-21: 28 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 28 new positive Coronavirus cases and 17 additional recoveries since the last report on May 12, 2021. Read on...
05-12-21: 34 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 34 new positive Coronavirus cases and 52 additional recoveries since the last report on May 5, 2021. Read on...
05-05-21: 42 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 42 new positive Coronavirus cases and 43 additional recoveries since the last report on April 28, 2021. Read on...
Riley County to Rescind Mask Mandate

During the Riley County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 29th, the County Commission voted 2-1, with Commissioner Kathryn Focke voting no, to rescind the “Local Health Officer Order No. 21”. Read on...
04-28-21 Update: 34 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 34 new positive Coronavirus cases and 13 additional recoveries since the last report on April 21, 2021 Read on...
04-21-21 Update: 17 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 17 new positive Coronavirus cases and 29 additional recoveries since the last report on April 14, 2021. Read on...
04-14-21: 28 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 28 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on April 7, 2021. Read on...
04-13-21: Riley County pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

In accordance with guidance from the CDC and FDA, Riley County will pause the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine until further notice. Read on...
04-07-21: 27 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 27 new positive coronavirus cases and 22 additional recoveries since the last report on March 31, 2021 Read on...
Riley County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Self-Service Scheduling System

Beginning today, April 5th Riley County Health Department is launching a new online, self-service scheduling system for COVID vaccinations. Read on...
03-31-21: Six new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 6 new positive coronavirus cases and 10 additional recoveries since the last report on March 29, 2021. Read on...
03-29-21: 15 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 15 new positive coronavirus cases and 41 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Read on...
Riley County Board of Commissioners Approve Mask Mandate Extension

During the Riley County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, March 25th, the County Commission voted to approve “Local Health Officer Order No. 21”. Read on...
03-24-21: Six new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 6 new positive coronavirus cases and 10 additional recoveries since the last report on March 22, 2021. Read on...
03-22-21 Update: One new COVID related death and 17 new positive cases in Riley County

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 97-year-old female. Her passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 36. Read on...
03-18-21: Riley County unveils new scheduling software for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Starting today, Riley County will be rolling out a new program to schedule COVID vaccines Read on...
03-17-21 Update: Nineteen new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 19 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on March 15, 2021. Read on...
03-15-21 Update: Two deaths and nine new COVID-positive cases

Two additional COVID-positive patients have died in Riley County. The patients were two females, aged 69 years old and 80 years old. Read on...
03-10-21 Update: 12 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified twelve new positive coronavirus cases and one additional recovery since the last report on March 8, 2021. Read on...
03-03-21 Update: Twenty seven new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 27 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on March 1, 2021. Read on...
Riley County delays start of Phase 3 in response to KDHE guidance

Riley County Health Department has learned that we will not be able to move to Phase 3 of the vaccination priority schedule this week as originally planned. Read on...
03-01-21 Update: Four new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified four new positive coronavirus cases and 57 additional recoveries since the last report on February 26, 2021. Read on...
02-26-21 Update: Eight new positive COVID cases and close to 8,500 vaccinated in Riley County

Riley County has identified eight new positive coronavirus cases and 12 additional recoveries since the last report on February 24, 2021. Read on...
02-24-21: Riley County Local Health Order 20 Ends Some COVID-19 Restrictions

After careful consideration Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Health Order No. 20. Read on...
02-24-21 Update: Nine new positive COVID cases and close to 8,000 vaccinated in Riley County

Riley County has identified nine new positive coronavirus cases and 47 additional recoveries since the last report on February 22, 2021. Read on...
02-22-21 Update: 10 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified ten new positive coronavirus cases and 13 additional recoveries since the last report on February 19, 2021. Read on...
02-19-21 Update: 1 death and 10 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 67-year-old female. Read on...
02-17-21 Update: 33 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 32 new positive coronavirus cases and 30 additional recoveries since the last report on February 12, 2021. Read on...
02-12-21 Update: 35 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 35 new positive coronavirus cases and 3 additional recoveries since the last report on February 10, 2021. Read on...
02-10-21 Update: 1 additional death and 17 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 76-year-old male. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 32. Read on...
Riley County and Riley County Police Warn Residents of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

As The Riley County Health Department ramps up vaccine distribution, we would like to remind individuals to be aware of potential scams. Read on...
02-08-21 Update: 23 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 23 new positive coronavirus cases and 89 additional recoveries since the last report on February 5, 2021. Read on...
02-05-21 Update: 15 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 15 new positive coronavirus cases and one additional recovery since the last report on February 3, 2021. Read on...
02-02-21 Update: 23 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 23 new positive coronavirus cases and 18 additional recoveries since the last report on February 1, 2021. Read on...
02-02-21 Update: Riley County to roll out updated vaccine registration form

Beginning Wednesday, February 3, the Riley County Vaccine Registration form will have a new look. The change was made in order to make the sign-up process more user friendly. If you already signed up, you do NOT need to do so again. Read on...
02-01-21 Update: 1 additional death and 68 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 76-year-old male. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 31. Read on...
01-31-21 Update: Riley County administers over 4,000 doses, clinics continue this week

Riley County Health Department will continue vaccinating those 65 and older with severe health conditions this upcoming week. To date the agency has administered over 4000 doses. Read on...
01-29-21 Update: 48 new positive COVID cases

Riley County has identified 48 new positive coronavirus cases and 32 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Read on...
01-27-21 Update: 59 new positive COVID cases

Riley County has identified 59 new positive coronavirus cases and 20 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 25, 2021. Read on...
1/26/21 UPDATE: Vaccination Protocol for those 65 and older

Like everyone else, the pandemic is new for Riley County. Last week we started the Phase 2 process by vaccinating everyone 65 and older on a first-come-first-served basis, using the order in which they registered. Read on...
01-25-21 Update: 2 additional deaths and 28 new positive cases

(RILEY COUNTY, KS – January 25, 2021) Two additional COVID-positive patients have died in Riley County. Read on...
RILEY COUNTY VACCINATES OVER 1,000 PEOPLE IN FIRST DAY OF PHASE TWO

The Riley County Health Department officially began vaccinating people in phase 2 Thursday. Although we know there were some complications with Thursday's vaccine clinic, we are proud that we were able to vaccinate more than 1,000 people. Read on...
01-22-21 Update: 75 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 75 new positive coronavirus cases and 34 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Read on...
01-20-21 Update: 5 additional deaths and 127 new positive cases

Five additional COVID-related deaths have been identified since the last report on Friday, January 15. The individuals ranged in age from 46 to 85. Their passing brings the total number of deaths in Riley County up to 28. Read on...
Riley County hires its first Public Information Officer

We are excited to announce Riley County has hired Alice Massimi, a talented professional with close to 20 years of diverse communication experience for the newly established Riley County Public Information Officer role. Read on...
01/15/21 Update: 1 additional death and 130 new positive cases

An 85-year-old male died last week after testing positive for COVID-19. The man tested positive on December 28, 2020 and passed away on January 8, 2021. His passing represents the 23rd death in Riley County. Read on...
Sign Up to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Riley County Health Department is proactively working to compile names and contact information for those who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available. Read on...
1-13-21 Update: 83 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 83 new positive cases and 80 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 11, 2021. Read on...
1-11-21 Update: 106 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 106 new positive cases and 91 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, January 8, 2021. Read on...
1-8-21 Update: 105 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 105 new positive cases and 24 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Read on...
1-6-21 Update: 140 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 140 new positive cases and 42 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 4, 2021. Read on...
1-4-21 Update: 2 additional deaths and 116 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 116 new positive cases and 184 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Read on...
12-30-20 Update: 199 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 199 new positive cases and 87 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, December 28. “We administered our first round of vaccinations last week and we will be administering another round today,” said Julie Gibbs. Read on...
12-28-20 Update: 45 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 45 new positive cases and 164 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 23. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 13 positive patients at this time. Read on...
12-23-20 Update: 20th death and 108 new positive cases

An 88 year-old Riley County man died this morning at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He tested positive for COVID-19 on December 14 and his passing represents the 20th death in the county. No further information will be released. Read on...
Riley County administers first coronavirus vaccines

Josh Gering, Paramedic and Assistant Director of Riley County Emergency Medical Services was the first to receive the vaccine yesterday afternoon as part of a drive-through clinic for front line medical staff. Read on...
12-21-20 Update: 71 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 71 new positive cases and 198 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, December 18. Read on...
12-18-20 Update: 98 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 98 new positive cases and 24 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 16. Read on...
12-16-20 Update: 1 additional death and 55 new positive cases

An 89 year-old Riley County man passed away at Ascension Via Christi hospital on December 15 after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 30. His passing represents the 19th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
Free saliva-based testing available in Riley County starting December 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has partnered with WellHealth to offer free, drive-through COVID-19 testing every day through the end of the year, except Sundays and holidays. Read on...
12-14-20 Update: 2 additional deaths and 71 new positive cases

Two Riley County residents died over the weekend, marking the 17th and 18th Covid-related deaths in the county since the start of the pandemic. Riley County has identified 71 new positive cases and 229 additional recoveries since the last report. Read on...
12-11-20 Update: 94 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 94 new positive cases and 87 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 9. Read on...
12-9-20 Update: 153 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 153 new positive cases and 44 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, December 7. Read on...
12-9-20 Riley County adopts 10-day quarantine period

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) will adopt the new 10-day quarantine guidelines proposed by CDC and KDHE effective Thursday, December 10, 2020. The new guidelines state quarantine can end after day 10 if the patient has no symptoms of COVID-19. Read on...
12-7-20 Update: 118 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 118 new positive cases and 122 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, December 4. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 11 positive patients and 2 PUI patients at this time Read on...
12-4-20 Update: 125 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 125 new positive cases and 128 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 2. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 10 positive patients at this time. Read on...
12-3-20 Reporting outbreaks by category

By identifying categories instead of specific businesses, we can let people know what types of locations have been impacted so they can make choices about their behavior ahead of time. Read on...
12-3-20 Quarantine period remains 14 days in Riley County

Riley County requires anyone who has close contact with a positive patient to quarantine for 14 days since their last close contact. Close contacts must quarantine for 14 days whether or not they receive a negative test during that period. Read on...
12-2-20 Update: 16th Death, 71 new positive cases

An 86 year-old Riley County woman passed away November 28th after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 8th. She was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home and her passing represents the 16th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
11-30-20 Update: 145 new positive cases

Riley County has 145 new positive cases and 251 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, November 27. Read on...
11-27-20 Update: 15th death, 136 new positive cases

An 87 year-old Riley County woman passed away November 24th after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 3rd. She was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home and represents the 15th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
11-25-20 Update: positive rate was 16% last week

The percent positive for the county was 16% last week and the two-week average is now 16.05%. A total of 793 positive patients were identified between November 8th and 21st. Information about new positive cases will not be available today. Read on...
11-23-20 Update: 271 New Positive Cases

A total of 222 of the new positives were identified as part of the two free testing events last week, where 1,492 participants were swabbed. RCHD staff worked all weekend and were able to notify 1,000 people of their results. Read on...
Riley County Local Health Order 19 Aims to Reduce Community Spread of COVID-19

A new health order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020.The key aspect of the new health order is that masks or face coverings must be worn in any public space in Riley County. Read on...
11-20-20 Update: 114 New Positive Cases

“I urge everyone to put safety first this holiday season and spend time only with the members of your household,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “Many of the new positive cases can be traced back to small gatherings with family and friends.” Read on...
11-18-20 Update: 56 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 56 new positive cases and 175 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 7 positive patients and 2 PUI patients at this time. Read on...
Fight for the Front Line: Riley County Challenge to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases increase, Riley County is launching a 14-day challenge to support front-line workers and health care providers. If everyone does their part to slow the spread, we can prevent hospitals and medical staff from being overwhelmed. Read on...
11-16-20 Update: 180 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 180 new positive cases and 54 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 11 positive patients and 2 PUI patients. Read on...
11-13-20 Update: 14th Death, 170 New Positive Cases

An 81 year-old Riley County resident died at the Wamego Health Center on Wednesday. He tested positive for COVID-19 on November 1 and represents the 14th fatality for the county. Riley County has 170 new positive cases and 96 additional recoveries. Read on...
11-11-20 Update: 13th Death, 114 New Positive Cases

A 63 year-old Riley County resident died this morning after testing positive for coronavirus on November 2. Riley County has 114 new positive cases and 20 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. There are currently 352 active coronavirus cases. Read on...
11-9-20 Update: 126 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 126 new positive cases and 60 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. There are currently 258 active coronavirus cases in the county. Read on...
Dirty Dawg Saloon in Aggieville Ordered to Close after multiple violations of Local Health Order 18

Starting at 10:00 a.m. today, Saturday, November 7th, the restraining order goes into effect and the bar must close until the defendants take action to comply with Local Health Order No. 18. Read on...
11-6-20 Update: 86 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 86 new positive cases and 39 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Of the new cases, 59% are patients between the ages of 18-24. Read on...
11-4-20 Update: 60 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 60 new positive cases and 59 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 5 positive patients at this time. Read on...
11-2-20 Update: 12th Death, 37 New Positive Cases

An 88 year-old Riley County woman died at Via Christi hospital on Friday. She tested positive for COVID-19 on October 23. The patient was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home, which has been identified as a new area of outbreak in the county. Read on...
10-30-20 Update: 37 New Cases

“We’re seeing an increase in case totals, but Riley County numbers are lower than other areas in the state,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. Riley County has 37 new positive cases, 10 additional recoveries, and 4 active outbreaks. Read on...
Guidance for Celebrating Halloween

Typical Halloween celebrations do not allow for minimal contact with people outside of your household. If you plan to celebrate, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives Read on...
10-28-20 Update: 37 New Cases

Riley County has 37 new positive cases and 37 additional recoveries since Monday's report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients at this time. Read on...
10-26-20 Update: 29 New Cases

Riley County has 29 new positive cases and 11 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. There are seven active outbreaks in the county. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient at this time. Read on...
10-23-20 Update: 27 New Cases

Riley County has 27 new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries since Wednesday's report. A new outbreak has been identified in Riley County and two have expired, bringing the active total to seven. Read on...
10-21-20 Update: 39 new cases

Riley County has 39 new positive cases and 41 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for one COVID-19 positive patient at this time. Read on...
10-19-20 Update: 10 New Cases

Riley County has 10 new positive cases and 45 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is not caring for any COVID-19 patients at this time. Read on...
10-16-20 Update: 11th death, 31 New Cases

The Riley County Health Department was notified of the eleventh COVID-related death in the county. The patient passed away in his home in Manhattan at the age of 67. No further details will be released about the patient. Read on...
10-14-20 Update: 10 Deaths, 36 New Cases

KDHE sent notification today that one additional deceased patient will be added to the COVID-19 death total for Riley County. She tested positive on August 31 and died on September 7, 2020 at the age of 96. Read on...
10-12-20 Update: 23 New Cases

Riley County has 23 new positive cases and 29 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Of the 23 new cases, 12 are in the 18-24 age range. This age group represents 52% of the new positives and almost 77% of the total number of positives. Read on...
10-9-20 Update: 8 New Cases

Riley County has 8 new positive cases and 4 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient. Read on...
10-7-20 Update: Ninth Fatality in Riley County

A ninth Riley County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The patient, a 72 year-old male, tested positive on September 25 and passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka on October 6. He was not associated with any outbreaks. Read on...
10-5-20 Update: 76 New Cases

Riley County has 76 new positive cases since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients, and 1 Person Under Investigation (PUI)* at this time. Read on...
9-30-20 Update: 267 Active Cases and 1,582 Recovered

Riley County has 42 new positive cases and 14 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients. Read on...
9-29-20 Update: Riley County positivity rate falls to 9.6%

Fewer people in Riley County are testing positive for COVID-19 and the rate of positive cases decreased to 9.6% last week (week 39). That represents a significant decline from the highest recorded rate of 34.3% for the week of August 23 (week 35). Read on...
9-28-20 Update: 239 Active Cases, 1,568 Recovered

Riley County has 20 new positive cases and 20 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients at this time. Read on...
8-14-20 Update: 120 Active Cases, 370 Recovered

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8-12-20 Update: 115 Active Cases, 369 Recovered

(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 12, 2020) Riley County has 6 new positive cases and 17 more recoveries since Monday’s report. The totals are now 115 active, 369 recovered, and 5 deaths. Read on...
Riley County Fire District #1 Restructures with Addition of Deputy Fire Chiefs

Riley County is pleased to announce the addition of two Deputy Fire Chiefs, John Martens and Doug Russell. The two new chiefs will fill an open deputy chief position and replace the position vacated in July by Fire Chief Michael Regal. Read on...
Riley County Fire District #1 Battling More Than 800 Acre Blaze

Riley County Fire District #1 is actively battling a wildfire in the northern part of Riley County. As of 6:30 PM more than 800 acres have burned. Read on...
Riley County Home a Complete Loss After Thursday Night Fire

A home in rural Leonardville is a complete loss after a Thursday evening fire. Read on...
Armed Forces Memorial Bricks

Citizens of Manhattan and Riley County are reminded that twice a year names of Veterans and loved ones are placed in the patio area of the Riley County Armed Forces Memorial. Read on...
Board of County Commission Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will not be in session on the following dates. Read on...
North Central Regional Planning Commission

Resources that may be able to assist low-income households in need of services. Read on...
Road Construction & Closures

Information about current Riley County Road Construction Projects...

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