Posted on: November 20, 2023
Riley County is pleased to announce Shelley Woodard as the new Deputy County Counselor. Woodard is an experienced legal professional who brings a wealth of expertise to the County. She first joined the organization in July 2023, preparing for the role by ...
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Posted on: November 3, 2023
An article appearing in the 11/1/2023 print edition of the Manhattan Mercury contained incorrect information about the Keats Sewer Project. The article claimed the total cost of the project increased to $16,000 and that “the plan is to connect K...
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Posted on: October 6, 2023
(Riley County, KS – October 6, 2023) Riley County is proud to announce the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station in Leonardville is almost complete and will be ready to tour on Saturday, October 14. The community is invited to join us for a ribbon ...
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Posted on: September 11, 2023
This update is intended to clear up any confusion caused by inaccurate information published in a local newspaper article about the 2024 Riley County budget.
FALSE: Commissioners set a 2024 budget of $50.86 million. This is an 11% overall increase from las...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
Residents should expect heavy traffic for all K-State home football games this season. Construction on I-70, west of Manhattan, will cause heavier traffic on detour routes, including US77 and HWY24 through Junction City, Milford, and the City of Riley.
For...
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Posted on: September 1, 2023
This September, we are proud to acknowledge Jon Harkness as Riley County’s Employee of the Month. Jon serves as Facilities and Grounds Technician II in the Parks Department and his dedication, strong work ethic, and friendly demeanor make him a ...
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Posted on: August 29, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 29, 2023) The Riley County Board of County Commissioners approved the 2024 budget to exceed the revenue neutral rate during their regular meeting Monday, August 28. After several months of discussion and following a se...
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Posted on: August 24, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 24, 2023) Riley County Commissioners approved an adjustment to the proposed 2024 budget during their meeting Thursday morning, August 24. The adjustment will lower the proposed 2024 mill levy for Riley County from 41.312 to 39.9...
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Posted on: August 18, 2023
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING in effect through at least Thursday nigh, August 24. Extreme heat and humidity, with heat index values reaching 120 degrees and above, will increase the risk for heat-related illn...
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Posted on: August 7, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 7, 2023) Starting August 9th, the Riley County Clerk’s Office will begin mailing notices to property owners in Riley County. Each notice will include 2023 Estimated Ad Valorem Taxes and public hearing information for their area....
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Posted on: July 14, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – July 14, 2023) Brittany Phillips started work July 6th as the new Budget and Finance Officer for Riley County. She joins the organization from Chapman, Kansas where she most recently served as Board Treasurer for the Chapman ...
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Posted on: June 30, 2023
This is the first time a love of pickles and singing in the office have been mentioned as part of an employee of the month nomination, but winner Emily Infante is someone who’s always had a wonderfully quirky approach to life.
“I always try to ha...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
Over the years, figuring out how to surprise the Employee of the Month has become a major feature of the award. Supervisors and REACH committee members cook up elaborate schemes to bring folks to the Commission meeting for the announcement. Sometimes cowo...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
(Riley County, KS – May 2, 2023) Members of the media, the public, and elected officials are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction for the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station in Leonardville. The ce...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
Intensive Supervision Officer Brett Clark is May’s Employee of the Month. He has worked for Riley County Community Corrections since 2001, when he started as an intern during his study of Criminology at Kansas State University.
As an Intensive Su...
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Posted on: April 18, 2023
Dr. Jacob Clarke, MD has made a big impact at the public health clinic during the brief time he’s worked at Riley County. He was hired in May 2022, and he received three nominations for Employee of the Month in April 2023. His team uses phrases ...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
(Riley County, KS – April 12, 2023) More than 90 people attended Monday’s Riley County Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals (PB/BZA) meeting to share their input about a proposed electrical substation to be built in the Ashland Township near Konza Prair...
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Posted on: April 10, 2023
(Riley County, KS - April 10, 2023) Two major fires burned more than 3,500 acres last week. Both were prescribed burns that got out of control. Thankfully, no structures were lost and no injuries have been reported.
On Thursday, April 6, Riley County Fire ...
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Posted on: March 22, 2023
Gloria was hired in May of 2022. She works as a Custodian in the Public Works Department and makes sure people get a good impression of the county anytime they enter our facility. She loves working here because she says everyone is so friendly and kind. H...
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Posted on: February 27, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KS – February 27, 2023) The Riley County Appraiser’s Office mailed the 2023 Change of Value Notices (CVNs) for each of the approximately 25,000 real estate parcels in the county on Friday, February 24th. The CVNs reflect...
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
(Riley County, KS – February 24, 2023) Property owners in and around Keats are being notified by mail of an upcoming public meeting to discuss the Keats Sewer Benefit District. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th at the Ke...
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Posted on: February 21, 2023
(RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS – February 21, 2023) As the 21st Judicial District Drug Court quickly approaches their one-year anniversary, they are hosting their first participant graduation February 22, 2023. To date, eighteen participants have received the bene...
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Vivienne Leyva is February’s Employee of the Month. She has been with the county for one year and is only the second person to fill the Public Information Officer role for the organization.
“This has been a great place to work...
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
Published February 2, 2023
Results of the Market Analysis for Riley County, Kansas for the assessment year 2023 pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1460, 79-1460a.
A study of the residential real estate market indicates an overall inflationary trend of approximately 13.3...
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Posted on: January 1, 2023
2023’s first Employee of the Month is one of the kindest IT Technicians you’ll ever meet. Like many of the employees here, Derick Schroller began his career with Riley County in the Treasurer’s Office. He started eight years ...
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Posted on: January 12, 2023
Riley County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Department serves a total of 11 counties as part of the Big Lakes Region, and they processed 628,000 pounds of hazardous material in 2022. That’s the fourth highest amount in the state, ri...
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Posted on: January 9, 2023
The Riley County Appraiser’s Office has completed analysis for 2023 property valuation. The annual Change of Value Notices (CVNs) should be completed and mailed to property owners by the end of February. The CVNs reflect changes in property valu...
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Posted on: January 9, 2023
At this morning’s Riley County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner John Ford, Judge John Bosch, and Judge Grant Bannister were sworn in for their new terms of office. They were re-elected in the 2022 General Election.
Th...
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Posted on: January 1, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners will not be in session on the following dates:
- Monday, July 3, 2023 (Independence Day)
- Monday, September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
- Thursday, November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Thursday, December 7, 2023 (KAC 48th Annual...
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Posted on: July 22, 2019
Resources that may be able to assist low-income households in need of services.
The U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensurin...
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