Riley County, KS Government

04/09/2026

4/9/2026 Riley County Commissioner’s Corner update with John Ford

04/06/2026

The Board of County Commissioners will begin meeting at 115 N 4th St on April 9th. The meeting room is on the first floor of the CPE Building in the Commission Chambers.

Meetings will continue to be streamed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/

Agenda and minutes are online at www.rileycountyks.gov

04/06/2026

4/6/2026 Riley County Commissioner’s Corner update with John Ford

04/02/2026

Have you seen Jayce?

We are asking for your help in finding 15-year-old Jayce, who was last seen in the Country Meadows Residences area — near the 1300 block of Marlatt Avenue — the morning of Wednesday, April 1. He could still be in that area. Jayce was wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and black shoes. He is 5'10 and 135 pounds with curly brown hair and brown eyes.

Please call us at (785) 537-2112 or 911 if you see or have seen Jayce.

04/02/2026

4/2/2026 Riley County Commissioner’s Corner update with John Ford

03/30/2026

3/30/2026 Riley County Commissioner’s Corner update with John Ford

03/27/2026

3/27/2026 EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY
No burning allowed in Riley County through this weekend as critically dry fuels and strong North winds will create EXTREME FIRE DANGER for the entire area.

Safety Precautions

✅ Check trailers and tow hitches for any chains or dangling wires that could drag and cause sparks

💥Use caution when operating power tools or machinery outdoors

🌾Avoid driving through tall grasses

🚭 NEVER throw smoking materials out of your vehicle—period. It only takes one cigarette to spark a disaster. Don’t start a wildfire that could endanger lives and property. Be smart. Be safe.

🚒Call 911 to report a wildfire.

A red flag warning is in effect from Noon through 9 PM. A fire weather watch is in effect from Noon Saturday through 10 PM. Postpone all plan burns.

03/26/2026

🚨EXTREME FIRE DANGER TODAY – 3/26/2026

The rangeland fire danger index will be in the extreme category this afternoon. No burning is allowed in Riley County today, and probably for the next few days.

Extreme fire danger means that fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.

Safety Precautions

✅ Check trailers and tow hitches for any chains or dangling wires that could drag and cause sparks

💥Use caution when operating power tools or machinery outdoors

🌾Avoid driving through tall grasses

🚭 NEVER throw smoking materials out of your vehicle—period. It only takes one cigarette to spark a disaster. Don’t start a wildfire that could endanger lives and property. Be smart. Be safe.

🚒Call 911 to report a wildfire.

Thanks for all you do to take care of the land and keep the community safe.

03/26/2026

3/26/2026 Riley County Commissioner’s Corner update with John Ford

03/25/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: Culvert Replacement on Stockdale Park Road March 30 - April 3

A culvert replacement project on Stockdale Park Road is scheduled to begin Monday, March 30, 2026. The project is located approximately 6/10th mile east of Blue River Hills Road.

Stockdale Park Road will be closed to through traffic from Blue River Hills Road to the Stockdale Park Campgrounds on
Blue River Hills Road during the project.

The project is expected to be completed Friday, April 3, 2026,
weather permitting.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the project.

PLEASE TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS

If you have questions concerning this project, please contact the Riley County Public Works Department at 6215 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Manhattan, KS or 785-537-6330.

03/22/2026

3/22/2026 EXTREME FIRE 🔥 DANGER AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR RILEY COUNTY

The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for EXTREME FIRE DANGER and a WIND ADVISORY in effect for Riley County today.

* TIMING...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Up to 70.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. No outdoor burning is allowed.

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Small tree limbs could be blown down too. Isolated power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please use extreme caution and check any recently burned areas frequently for rekindled fires. Do not cause a spark or fire outdoors. Call 911 if you see a wildfire.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution while driving. Secure outdoor objects.