Coverage of lifestyle in Manhattan focuses on cultural trends, family life, home and daily habits. This page tracks how people live, the shifts in routines and the choices that define the area.
K-State's Staley School of Leadership has admitted 24 new students to its Developing Scholars Program for the 2026-27 cohort.
Live Poll
Should colleges prioritize first-generation students in research programs?
Superintendent Eric Reid will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year, the district's board of education was told at its Wednesday night meeting.
Live Poll
Should your city use public tax funds to support private affordable housing development projects?
The city approved a $150,000 funding package to support the construction and rehabilitation of homes on Dickens Avenue.
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Should local bars restrict entry to those 21 and older to ensure a more mature atmosphere?
The Aggieville establishment began allowing 18 and older patrons on weekends starting August 25, 2026.
A 23-year-old suspect is in custody following a domestic battery and child endangerment investigation.
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Should the federal government fund more research into animal diseases that could threaten the food supply?
Swine health representatives visited the Manhattan, Kansas, lab and Kansas State University's Biosecurity Research Institute as USDA moves its work from Plum Island.
This section follows cultural shifts, changes in home life, evolving family routines, and the hobbies and relationships that define the city. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Real estate cycles often constrain how people balance their living space with their lifestyle, creating a distinct rhythm to the city's housing market. Economic pressure remains the most consistent factor influencing the way daily habits change from one year to the next.
