Author: AJ Shaw

Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, AJ joined KMAN in the Summer of 2023 and is currently a news/sports reporter, producer and host of Scoreboard Saturday. You can contact AJ at aj@1350kman.com.

Negotiations are continuing between USD 383 and Manhattan Area Technical College over an update to how the two sides are reimbursed for concurrent and automotive technology education offerings at Manhattan High School. The two sides are still far apart in terms of how much MATC would be required to reimburse the district, which provides faculty for general education and Excel in Career in Technical Education (CTE) courses. Superintendent Eric Reid says several proposals have been presented, including MATC proposing to move away from a yearly memorandum of understanding in favor of a five year agreement. The current proposal he says…

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Hour 1: Seg 1 – Coach Tang addresses Tomlin’s suspension Seg 2 – QB Will Howard with the media Seg 3 – Jabroni of the Week Seg 4 – Meet the Wildcats with Uso Seumalo Hour 2: Seg 1 – How Tomlin’s suspension changes lineup Seg 2 – Chris Klieman presser highlights Seg 3 – Ask us Anything

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Hour 1: Seg. 1 – K-State dominates Houston 41-0 Seg. 2 – Phillip Brooks with the media after the win Seg. 3 – Last weekend in the Big 12 Seg. 4 – Klieman flips North Texas commit Hour 2: Seg. 1 – K-State hoops open season with exhibitions this week Seg. 2 – Texas preview Seg. 3 – Big 12 Week 10

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A Dodge City man has been arrested in Oklahoma after an hours long manhunt on Sunday for him after he shot and killed two men in a Dodge City bar. Police say that the suspect, 36-year-old Ricardo Cadena-Garcia used a small caliber handgun to shoot and kill a 29-year-old male who was pronounced dead on the scene. Cadena-Garcia then fired multiple shots that hit three people, killing another person and wounding two others. Cadena-Garcia then fled the scene in a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup and headed south towards Oklahoma according to authorities. A 28-year-old male was also pronounced dead at…

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The Manhattan City Commission reviewed changes to animal ordinances at Tuesday’s work session as the city prepares to transition shelter services to nonprofit Prairie Paws. At issue are some changes to licenses and compliance fees for pet owners. Prairie Paws Executive Director Vanessa Cowie, Commissioners gave consensus to move forward with the changes presented. Commissioner Wynn Butler, City staff will come back next month with resolutions to update ordinances. Prairie Paws will assume shelter services beginning in January

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Hour 1: Seg. 1 – K-State crushes TCU 41-3 Seg. 2 – Will Howard and Avery Johnson with the media Seg. 3 – Last weekend in Big 12 Seg. 4 – Klieman flips Nebraska commit Hour 2: Seg. 1 – Cats now in four-way tie for 2nd in Big 12 Seg. 2 – Houston preview Seg. 3 – Big 12 Week 9

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RCPD are investigating after a police report was filed alleging lewd behavior by an unknown male suspect toward a female victim. The incident reportedly occurred just after noon on Thursday in Manhattan. Anyone with information can reach out to Crime Stoppers.

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The Manhattan City Commission met Tuesday to discuss the sale of the Manhattan Town Center to Rockstep Capital, LLC. It’s the fifth time the mall has been for sale since 2015. Rockstep President Andy Weiner spoke about why he thinks the area is great for future development. Commissioners unanimously approved the sale. John Matta says he was pleased that the developers were using an alternative use model. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers says that in the deal between current ownership of the mall and Rockstep, 10% of revenues will go back to the city while the other 90% will go…

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Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of a rezoning request for the former Ag Press site, near 15th and Yuma Street, Tuesday. The decision clears the way for the development of a proposed dining, recreation and entertainment venue. Community Development director Stephanie Peterson explains where the rezoning will take place. Commissioner Linda Morse. A preliminary development plan shows an outdoor venue and stage on the south end of the property, with the warehouse being repurposed into a brewery, dining area and indoor venue along with an area for food trucks and other entertainment.

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Hour 1: Seg. 1 – K-State wins at Texas Tech 38-21 Seg. 2 – Avery Johnson with the media after the win Seg. 3 – KSU MBB picked to finish 6th in Big 12 preseason Seg. 4 – Last weekend in Big 12 Hour 2: Seg. 1 – Will Howard OR Avery Johnson will start Saturday Seg. 2 – K-State AD Gene Taylor Seg. 3 – TCU preview Seg. 4 – Big 12 Week 8

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