Manhattan is considering upgrades to City Park’s Larry Norvell Bandshell, prompted by a local businessman’s financial involvement. Phil Howe, founder of KS State Bank, approached the city about improving the Arts in the Park venue’s seating and accessibility in 2018 and funded initial designs through Anderson Knight Architects based on ideas gathered from a K-State design contest. Concepts currently feature a sloped seating area accommodating 989 people as well as artificial-turf lawn seating, 108 parking spots, four family-style restrooms and a 12,000 square foot plaza area behind the seats. Many of the elements address concerns identified during the creation of…
Author: KMAN Staff
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Commons Pl. in Manhattan on December 11, 2019, at approximately 8:05 PM. Officers listed a 65-year-old female as the victim when she reported…
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A former Manhattan City commissioner and Mayor has filed to be a candidate for the Riley County commission 2020 election. John Matta filed for the District 3 seat, currently held by incumbent Commissioner Ron Wells, on Tuesday. He says since he has recently retired, he wants to get back into public service. Some of the things Matta wants to focus on include getting the county more involved with development efforts specifically rural areas, and the declining enrollment at Kansas State University. “Right now we’re hitting some bumps in the road with the enrollment dropping consistently since 2014,” says Matta, “The…
The Riley County Health Department has been continuing its accreditation process with a new director in placer. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs has now been in her new role for over a month. She made her first appearance on KMAN’s In Focus Tuesday. While there has been so much effort going into this accreditation process, Gibbs explains what it will ultimately mean for the department moving forward. Gibbs says since the health department aims to serve as the public health resource for the community and notes that this accreditation process validates that mission. Once accreditation status is met, the health…
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas farmers and ranchers who are stressed over finances or emotional issues have a new place to turn for help. The Kansas Department of Agriculture, along with several other partners, is now providing a website that offers farmers, ranchers and their families resources and support. The department announced the website, kansasagstress.org, on Tuesday. The site offers several topics, including the Kansas Suicide Prevention Line and the Crisis Text Line. The site comes during a time when the suicide rate for farmers and ranches is climbing across the nation.
WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita police say a 32-year-old man was killed and another man critically injured during a confrontation that could be drug related. KAKE-TV reports officers found both men critically injured at a home in Wichita just after midnight Wednesday. Capt. Brent Allred says a 32-year-old man later died. Investigators believe the man shot through the home’s door, hitting the 35-year-old resident. When the younger man forced his way inside, the resident grabbed a gun and fired several shots.
WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita school board member who quit after a vote to expand protections for LGBTQ students and staff has rescinded his resignation. Vice President Mike Rodee brought up concerns about potential litigation in voting against a statement that said the district would not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. After it was passed 5-2 Monday night, Rodee announced his resignation from the board. He then submitted a statement Tuesday afternoon in which he asked board members to continue to consider him an active member of the board. He also said that he remained “committed to…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The American Royal plans to begin construction on its new complex in Kansas City, Kansas, next year. Royal officials announced Tuesday the organization has acquired 115 acres in Wyandotte County near the Kansas Speedway. The organization’s headquarters has been in Kansas City, Missouri, since 1899. The estimated price of the new complex will be between $220 million and $250 million. About $80 million of that will come from Kansas sales tax revenue bonds, with the rest through private fundraising. An organization official says construction is expected to begin next summer, with significant work completed by December…
Wednesday’s guests on In Focus included Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Kevin Logan and Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Tim Winter. Manhattan Fire Department Assistant Chief Ryan Courtright, Building Official Daryl Emery, and Pottawatomie County Assistant Planning and Zoning Officer Stephen Metzger.