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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Evergy Repair - Traffic Delays at Barton Rd & Walnut Creek Rd Intersection

Evergy will be working overnight at the intersection of Barton Rd. and Walnut Creek Rd., east of Leonardville, from 8:00 PM on Wednesday May 31, 2023 to 6:00 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2023 to repair their facility on the SE corner. Evergy will have traffic ...

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Public Works
Posted on: April 25, 2023

Celebrating Earth Day with Education

two men in hats and safety jackets standing in front of table with chemical bottles

In honor of Earth Day, Mike and Justin presented important information about Household Hazardous Waste to a total of 180 6th graders at Amanda Arnold Elementary, Manhattan-Ogden USD 383. They demonstrated two different types of chemical reactions: mixing ...

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Public Works
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Gloria Loberg - March Employee of the Month

Gloria - March 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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Public Works
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Public Works Buildings and Equipment Damaged in June 11 Storm

aerial view of outbuildings and storm damage at public works complex

(RILEY COUNTY, KS - June 14, 2022) Several buildings at the Riley County Public Works Department sustained heavy damage during Saturday’s storm. The Public Works complex, located north of Manhattan at 6215 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, houses the Hous...

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Public Works