2026 News Archive

Hazmat team responds to K-State lab

September 28, 2026

A Manhattan Fire Department hazardous materials team responded Monday evening to a Kansas State University laboratory after staff raised concerns about the handling of a chemical.

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Hazmat team responds to K-State lab for chemical fume accident

September 28, 2026

A Manhattan Fire Department hazardous materials team responded Monday evening to a K-State laboratory to aid a staff member who was exposed to fumes after mistakenly vaporizing a toxic chemical.

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Douglas County Commission to discuss new extended-stay housing for Lawrence Community Shelter

September 28, 2026

The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday will hear about a plan to convert some shipping container shelters into extended-stay housin

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Manhattan man granted probation for child endangerment, domestic battery

September 28, 2026

A Manhattan man will serve two years of probation following a sentencing hearing on Monday in Riley County District Court. Jaron Anthony Taitano, 38, pleaded guilty on Aug. 6 to aggravated...

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