Brandon K. Peoples

Manhattan

Anchor and Reporter, Nebraska and Kansas at Brownfield Ag News

Grew up in Idaho and Missouri. Now a farm broadcaster in northeast Kansas.

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City approves resolution in support of $9 million duplex project

1 week ago | 1350kman.com | Brandon K. Peoples

A “workforce housing” project in northwest Manhattan is one step closer to becoming a reality. City commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution of intent to establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) on Little Kitten Avenue, setting the stage for a May 20 public hearing. Frontier Development is looking to construct 26 new duplexes, at a total cost of around $9 million. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
City approves resolution in support of $9 million duplex project

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

A "workforce housing" project in northwest Manhattan is one step closer to becoming a reality. City commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution of intent to establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) on Little Kitten Avenue, setting the stage for a May 20 public hearing. Frontier Development is looking to construct 26 new duplexes, at a total cost of around $9 million. Gavin Schmidt with BHS Construction is partnering with Frontier on the potential housing project.
Carlin explains decision to flip vote on budget bill

1 week ago | 1350kman.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Rep. Sydney Carlin said Monday she decided to flip her vote last week on a package of 15 overrides of Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget vetoes because of K-State. Carlin, a Manhattan Democrat, told The Mercury her decision was based on protecting a funding request from Kansas State University to construct a diagnostic laboratory at the university’s Veterinary Medical Center. “There’s been some argument about whether it was really a state lab or not,” she said.
Manhattan man dies in single-car crash

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples |Rose Gruenbacher

Investigations from the Kansas Highway Patrol unveiled a Manhattan man's death Sunday night, after a crash on Kansas Highway 177. Derrick A. Holler, 23, of Manhattan was driving his Toyota Corolla, registered to Virginia, going north and driving on the paved median of K-177, just south of the ramp for Interstate Highway 70.
Carlin explains decision to flip vote on budget bill

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Rep. Sydney Carlin said Monday she decided to flip her vote last week on a package of 15 overrides of Gov. Laura Kelly’s budget vetoes because of K-State. Carlin, a Manhattan Democrat, told The Mercury her decision was based on protecting a funding request from Kansas State University to construct a diagnostic laboratory at the university’s Veterinary Medical Center. “There’s been some argument about whether it was really a state lab or not,” she said.
KHP investigating fatal crash south of Manhattan

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday night on K-177, about 10 miles south of Manhattan, near the I-70 interchange. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff's Office responded shortly after 10:30 pm and conducted an initial investigation, shutting down a portion of the highway for several hours overnight.
City to consider advancing housing incentive district proposal

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

City officials on Tuesday will consider a resolution of intent to proceed on a potential housing project as part of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID). RHIDs function similarly to tax increment financing (TIF) districts, setting a base year tax valuation, with all assessed tax on any increased value returned to a developer for reimbursement of some infrastructure development costs.
Junction City man arrested following seizure of drugs, firearms

1 week ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

One person is jailed following a several-month-long narcotics investigation led by Junction City Police and the Geary County Sheriff's Office. According to a Thursday news release, Mashaun Baker, 39, of Junction City, was arrested Wednesday on a host of charges after officers executed search warrants at two homes in the 1100 block of Haven Drive and the 2000 block of Thompson Drive in Junction City.
City officials receive update on EV readiness plan

2 weeks ago | themercury.com | Brandon K. Peoples

As more electric vehicles come onto the market, communities like Manhattan are struggling to keep pace with necessary infrastructure. During a Tuesday presentation to the city commission, Jared Tremblay, with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented the region’s EV readiness plan. In Kansas approximately 88,000 electric vehicles were sold in 2024. Tremblay said it’s been a slow consumer transition.
Minton files for city commission

2 weeks ago | 1350kman.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Jayme Minton was appointed to fill a vacancy on the commission in May 2024, following the resignation of former commissioner Wynn Butler. She becomes the first candidate to officially file for the 2025 city race. In a statement to the Manhattan Mercury Wednesday, Minton said she has enjoyed serving and connecting with the community to better understand the needs and processes of the city.