🌱 What new upgrades are coming to Fort Riley under the 2026 defense bill?

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• What new upgrades are coming to Fort Riley under the 2026 defense bill?

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 20 degrees.
• Friday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 54, low: 37.
• Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 52 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Moran Backs FY2026 Defense Bill After Safety Agreement, Secures Kansas Priorities (kclyradio.com) — Fort Riley is set to receive major upgrades, including a new air traffic control tower, improved training facilities, and updated barracks under the newly passed FY2026 defense bill. Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran backed the measure after securing a separate helicopter safety vote, and the bill also boosts servicemember pay and encourages more veteran access to military hospitals.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling: Boys JV Tournament vs Multiple Schools vs. Abilene (Away)
  Abilene High School
  3:00 pm
• Heritage Commission Meeting
  Abilene Public Library , 209 NW 4th St , Abilene
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls MS Championship vs Multiple Schools vs. Rock Creek Jr High School (Away)
  Rock Creek Junior High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs Multiple Schools vs. Fort Riley Middle (Away)
  Fort Riley Middle School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs Multiple Schools vs. Chapman Middle (Away)
  Chapman High School
  4:30 pm
• The Cowtown Santa Express (Peak Pricing)
  Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad , 200 SE 5th St , Abilene
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Wrestling: Girls Varsity Tournament vs Multiple Schools vs. Abilene (Away)
  Abilene High School
  1:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV Game vs Wamego vs. Abilene (Away)
  Wamego High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV Game vs Wamego vs. Abilene (Away)
  Wamego High School
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys C Team Game vs Wamego vs. Abilene (Away)
  Wamego High School
  5:45 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs Wamego vs. Abilene (Away)
  Wamego High School
  6:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at Manhattan Brewing Company! - Manhattan, KS
  Manhattan Brewing Company , 406 Poyntz Ave , Manhattan
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(9631) Domino's - Fort Riley, KS in Fort Riley. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Junction City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Riley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Topeka

• Greater Topeka Partnership reminds you to stay local to finish your holiday shopping (wibw.com)
• 80 3D-printed homes may be coming to these areas in Topeka (ksnt.com)
• Topeka man extradited from Kansas following alleged possession of child pornography (wibw.com)

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