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1st Infantry Division Museum at Fort Riley ready to reopen

Fort Riley is set to reopen the 1st Infantry Division Museum on April 26 at 3 p.m. The museum showcases the division's history from 1917 to present, featuring exhibits from major conflicts such as World War I and II, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Gulf War. Extensive renovations promise state-of-the-art displays and technology for an immersive visitor experience.

1st Inf. Div. Launches Year of Victory

FORT RILEY, Kansas – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John V. Meyer III and Command Sgt. Meyer Derek Noyes, command team of the 1st Infantry...

Fort Riley to host Wreaths Across America ceremony again this year

Fort Riley, in conjunction with the Fourth District, State of Kansas, Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Auxiliary, will host a Wreaths Across America...

Fort Riley holiday tree lighting ceremony set for November 30

Fort Riley’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony takes place Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ware Parade Field, 500 Huebner Road. Highlights of the event include...

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival set for September 30

Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and open to the public,...

1ID Combat Aviation Brigade Deploys in Support of NATO Allies and Partners

FORT RILEY, Kan. – On August 18, 2023, the Department of the Army announced the deployment of the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade...

Fort Riley postpones Black Start Exercise

Due to forecast extreme high temperatures and heat indices this week, Fort Riley has postponed the installation wide power outage, referred to as Black...

Fort Riley reminds community of upcoming Black Start Exercise July 26

Fort Riley’s “Black Start Exercise” is just around the corner, as the post will conduct an energy resilience readiness exercise July 26. “Black Start”...

Fort Riley hosts 38th annual 10-5-2 Prairie Run

Fort Riley will host the thirty-eighth annual 10-5-2 Prairie Run July 15. Races begin at 7 a.m. at King Field House. The 10-mile and 5-mile...

1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley observe Memorial Day

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley observed Memorial Day with a ceremony and wreath laying at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery. Command Sgt. Maj....

U.S. Cavalry and 1st Infantry Division Museums at Fort Riley ready to reopen

Fort Riley plans to reopen the U.S. Cavalry and 1st Infantry Division Museums with a ribbon cutting June 13 at 10:30 a.m. The museum...

Fort Riley to host annual Memorial Day observance

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will conduct the annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 29 at 11:40 a.m. at the Post...

Fort Riley Hosting Hiring Our Heroes Event

Fort Riley will again host the “Hiring Our Heroes” career summit in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event is April...

Fort Riley To Hold Full-Scale Exercise Thursday

Fort Riley will conduct a full-scale, emergency-preparedness exercise Aug. 25 in the Camp Funston area. During the day, residents, employees and community members should be...

Upcoming youth football camp at Fort Riley hosted by NFL player

NFL wide receiver Malcolm Perry of the New England Patriots will host a youth football camp at Fort Riley June 29 - 30 for...

U.S. Soldier Indicted in Romance Scheme

TOPEKA, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Topeka indicted a U.S. Army service member for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain...

Fort Riley To Host Annual Memorial Day Observance

The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will conduct the annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 30 at 11:40 a.m. at the Post...

Airborne training exercise over Fort Riley this weekend

An airborne training exercise over Fort Riley this weekend is expected to generate loud noise from low flying aircraft, particularly near the communities of...

KBI Provides Update On Officer-Involved Shooting & Homicide in Manhattan

RILEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) shared additional information related to the homicide and officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday, Feb. 5...

Officer-Involved Shooting Following Apparent Homicide in Aggieville

RILEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a man was shot and killed early Saturday...

Fort Riley Provides Storm Damage Update

The Dec. 15 damaging wind event, which impacted the region, damaged more than 80 facilities and numerous homes on Fort Riley, caused some low-hanging...

Fort Riley Assessing Damage From High Winds

Fort Riley officials are assessing the aftermath of a damaging wind event earlier today. Reports include downed power lines and power outages. Fort Riley...

Big Red One & Fort Riley Troops Deploy In Support of Afghan Evacuees

The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United...

Fort Riley To Hold Full-Scale Exercise Wednesday

A full-scale exercise is scheduled for July 21 at Fort Riley. During the day, residents, employees and community members should be aware there may...

Desert Shield & Storm Veterans Invited To 1st Infantry Division & Fort Riley For Victory Week

This year, Victory Week honors the 30th Anniversary of Desert Shield and Storm, in which the 1st Infantry Division played a decisive role. Veterans...

U.S. Army Announces 1st Combat Aviation Brigade Deployment To Operation Atlantic Resolve

The U.S. Army announced Monday that Fort Riley’s 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade will replace the 101st Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade in...

1st Infantry Division Launches Big Red One Year of Honor campaign

1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley leaders have announced 2021 as the Big Red One Year of Honor. This campaign is a yearlong celebration...

Fort Riley Will Hold Virtual Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Fort Riley, in conjunction with the State of Kansas, Fourth District, Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Auxiliary, will host a Wreaths Across America...

Fort Riley Welcomes New Hospital Commander

Col. Edgar Arroyo became the new commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley in a change of command ceremony Friday. Col. Arroyo...

Boil Water Advisory Issued By KDHE For Fort Riley

In cooperation with Fort Riley officials, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a Boil Water Advisory Thursday afternoon for drinking and...

REGIONAL NEWS

USDA Funds Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Small Businesses in Kansas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $5.3 million for seven clean energy projects in Kansas, aimed at reducing energy bills, increasing access to biofuels, and creating job opportunities. These projects include solar arrays and energy-efficient equipment installations, expected to benefit farms, small businesses, and rural communities. The initiative falls under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), both accepting applications until September 30, 2024.

LOCAL NEWS

Manhattan Woman Injured in Overnight Shooting

A 20-year-old female was shot in Manhattan on April 23, 2024. She was taken to the hospital, and her condition is unknown. The police are investigating, and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward of $1,000.

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