Brandon sits down with Pottawatomie County 4 H Ambassadors, Manhattan Arts Center, and Riley County Game Warden.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 900 block of Oakbrook Place in Manhattan on July 29, 2023 around 1:45 PM. Officers listed Lee Mill Village as the victim when it was reported 3 unknown male suspects entered the community pool at that location, clogged toilets, broke metal fencing, and filled the pool with toilet paper. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $676. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a…
The following Manhattan locations are air-conditioned facilities where people can get away from the heat. Hours of operation may vary. An excessive heat warning continues through 9 p.m. Saturday. Anthony Recreation Center 2415 Browning Avenue (785) 340-3347 8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday 8 AM-6 PM Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturday Noon-4 PM Sunday Be Able Community Center 431 S. 5th Street (785) 775-1205 8 AM-4 PM Monday – Friday 10 AM-1 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Douglass Activity Center 925 Yuma Street (785) 587-2773 8 AM-8 PM Monday – Thursday 8 AM-6 PM Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturday Noon-4 PM…
It’s election season, and residents of Pottawatomie County can expect to see a new, but familiar, question on this year’s ballot. Earlier this month, County Commissioners voted to include a quarter-percent sales tax to fund road and bridge improvements. Commissioner Greg Riat joined KMAN’s In Focus Tuesday, where he explained there are various projects around the county that this tax would help support. Riat also wants residents to understand that this increase would be temporary. Last year, voters were also presented with a quarter-percent sales tax increase but rejected it by a 53 to 47 percent margin. Riat estimates implementing…
Segment 1 Flush Church Parish Council President Ed Heptig and Scott Haverkamp preview the annual Flush Picnic taking place this Saturday. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/28/23: Flush Church Parish Council President Ed Heptig and Scott Haverkamp Segment 2 The final Arts in the Park for the summer is previewed with Eric Kleiner of The Press. This week’s performers include The Blackbird Fields and Wayne Gottstine. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/28/23: Eric Kleiner with Arts in the Park Segment 3 Ascension Via Christi physical therapist Susie Harms discusses how exercise is medicine. News Radio KMAN · In…
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Tuttle Creek and Fort Riley Boulevards on July 26, 2023, around 10:15 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers found a 1976 Ford truck driven by Zhang Guorong, 51, had turned south onto Fort Riley Blvd. and was hit by a northbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Kyle Field, 31, of Manhattan during the turn. Field was found to be intoxicated and arrested for driving under the influence. A passenger of Field’s motorcycle, Alexandra Manlove, 31, of Manhattan was transported to Via Christi for treatment of minor injuries. Officers…
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: “They’re back.” “The landscape of collegiate sports is ever-evolving, and the University of Colorado Boulder has determined the Big 12 is the best future fit for our athletic teams,” CU President Todd Saliman said after the board of regents voted 9-0 in a special remote meeting Thursday to approve the conference switch in 2024. Colorado becomes the third school to leave the Pac-12 in…
Following years of challenges with construction and COVID-19, another Aggieville business is in danger of closing. The Dusty Bookshelf stated in a Facebook post Thursday that they are “seeking acquisition in lieu of pending closure.” They note that once the Dusty Bookshelf’s current lease expires in the spring of next year, their rent rate will be multiplying and can no longer afford to keep its doors open under their current business model. According to the post, “Since 1985, the Dusty Bookshelf has been a staple of the Aggieville Business District…buying and selling second-hand books and fostering a deep sense of…