City of Manhattan, Kansas - Municipal Government

09/04/2026

City offices will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7. We hope you have a safe, happy, and wonderful weekend! Go Cats!

09/04/2026

Stay safe in the heat, Manhattan. Here's hoping autumn arrives soon.

Hot conditions stick around into next week with high temperatures in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Afternoon heat index values will be as high as 107 degrees, so be sure to use sunscreen, takes breaks in air conditioning, and stay hydrated!

09/02/2026

K-State's first home football game is this Saturday, 9/5 starting at 6:00 p.m. We are so excited to cheer on the Cats for the season opener!

🚧Traffic Reminder: Wildcat fans will fill the stands, but first they'll fill the streets. Be sure to allow some extra travel time, especially on I-70. Find more info from K-State at https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2026/9/2/football-k-state-fans-alerted-to-on-going-traffic-projects

🥵Heat Safety: Temps are expected to be HOT with a heat index forecast to reach 106 degrees on Saturday! Make sure to hydrate, rest, and take good care of your health if you're planning to be outdoors. Find heat safety advice from the American Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/extreme-heat-safety.html

As K-State football fans prepare to descend upon Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the home opener Saturday against Nicholls, please note the following construc...

09/02/2026

Very hot conditions into this weekend. The hottest conditions may even extend into Saturday. Practice heat safety and take frequent breaks out of the heat.

09/01/2026

09/01/26 City Commission Meeting

08/31/2026

Public Notice: Training Exercise Scheduled for September 10 at Manhattan Regional Airport

Public Notice: Training Exercise Scheduled for September 10 at Manhattan Regional Airport

Manhattan Regional Airport will conduct a full-scale Airport Emergency Plan training exercise on Thursday, September 10, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The exercise will continue until all training objectives are completed and is expected to take two hours.

Residents and motorists may see emergency vehicles and responders in and around the airport area during the exercise. This is a planned training event, and there is no emergency.

The exercise will take place inside the airport perimeter, primarily in the western portion of the airport. It will not affect public, private or commercial flight operations.

To support the training scenario, responders will use an aircraft fuselage, mannequins and role players. Riley County Emergency Management will place informational signs along Skyway Drive and Wildcat Creek Road, and Manhattan Regional Airport will share advance notice on social media.

The Federal Aviation Administration requires airports to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise every three years. The training helps local agencies practice coordinated response procedures.

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08/28/2026

Yesterday, the Manhattan community gathered at the Union Pacific Train Depot to honor Dr. Roger and Virginia Reitz and their family with a dedication ceremony and plaque unveiling.

Dr. Reitz has served Manhattan and Kansas as a physician, City Commissioner, State Representative, Senator, and USD 383 School Board Member. He also has a lifelong love of trains and a longstanding connection to the Union Pacific Depot, supporting its restoration.

Thank you to the Reitz family, the Manhattan Municipal Band, Mayor Susan Adamchak, Jackie McClaskey, and everyone who attended to recognize the Reitz family’s lasting contributions to Manhattan.

Most of all, thank you to Dr. Roger and Virginia Reitz whose lifetime of service and dedication have aided and inspired so many.

We invite you to visit the depot, learn about its history, and honor Dr. Reitz’s legacy by carrying forward his commitment to public service.

Learn more about the Union Pacific Train Depot at https://www.preservemanhattan.org/projects.html

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! We love it when four-legged fur family and friends enjoy local parks.

Reminder: when walking your dog, please scoop the p**p and dispose of it in the trash. (Leaving the bag on the side of the trail, in the grass, or anywhere other than the trash absolutely does NOT count as disposal.)

Pet waste can wash into storm drains during rain events, carrying bacteria and nutrients into local waterways, and it makes for a very unpleasant flip flop experience.

A small bag makes a big difference for cleaner streets, parks, and streams. We have pet waste stations posted in many locations at each park to make things easy.

For more info, please visit www.manhattanks.gov/2794/Pet-Waste.

08/24/2026

Shoutout to the crew starting repair work on the FRB sinkhole today! (And Happy Birthday to Jacob!) Please slow down and use caution in work zones, so everyone gets home safely.

08/21/2026

8/21/2026 Scenic Drive Shoulder Repair Update

We are wrapping up the work on Scenic Drive to repair a section of heaved shoulder near Ledgestone. Crews excavated the road shoulder, fixed the base layer, and today spread fresh asphalt. The area should be ready to reopen by Monday.

Thanks, as always, for your patience and for slowing down in work zones to keep everyone safe.