Author: KMAN Staff
Manhattan resident Audrey Swartz has become the ninth person to file for the USD 383 school board election. According to a Friday release, Swartz is a strong advocate for equitable education for all students, noting interest in expanding the district’s recently implemented personalized learning. She also aims to increase availability of mental health services for USD 383 students and teachers. As an indigenous person, Swartz says she will also advocate for the removal of Manhattan’s Indian mascot. Swartz is a 7-year resident of Manhattan. She is currently the Readers Advisory Librarian at Manhattan Public Library. Swartz graduated from Stephens College…
Manhattan Mayor Mark Hatesohl has officially filed for re-election to the Manhattan City Commission. The three-term commissioner announced his intent in late April to seek re-election, with a continued focus on economic growth, community revitalization and fiscal responsibility. Hatesohl is a local businessman who owns and operates Chiropractic Family Health Center in Manhattan. Five candidates have emerged in the city commission race, ahead of the June 1 filing deadline. The field also includes incumbent commissioner John Matta, Rosemary Crumly-Loucks, Peter Oppelt and Rafael Rodriguez Jr.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/26/23: RCPD Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:09 Segment 3 – 20:54 Segment 4 – 34:26 Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete joins us to discuss the department’s multi-year plan, mental health awareness month, recognition of police and corrections officers and a recent uptick in car burglaries
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Midland Avenue in Manhattan on May 25, 2023, around 7:03 AM. Officers listed two 31-year-old males and one 37-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect damaged multiple walls, ceilings, and electrical outlets at a home in that location. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $30,000. Officers filed a report for larceny from a motor vehicle in the 1100 block of Hostetler Drive in Manhattan on May 25, 2023, around 7:37 AM. Officers listed M&S Plumbing as…
STATE BASEBALL 6A in Lawrence 1 seed Manhattan fell to the 8 seed Blue Valley North 10-4 yesterday. Ending the Indians’ season at a record of 18-2 4A in Salina 2 seed Rock Creek lost to 7-seed Paola (Pay-oh-la) 5-3 in 8 innings in yesterday’s quarterfinal. Ending the Mustangs’ season at a record of 21-2 STATE SOFTBALL 6A in Lawrence 6 Seed Manhattan lost to Derby 3-2 in extra innings. Ending their season at 17-5 4A in Salina… 1 seed Wamego beat 8 seed Rock Creek 4-0, they will move on to play Eudora HS today at 12pm
ARLINGTON, Texas (K-State Athletics) – Sophomores Ty Ruhl and Tyson Neighbors combined for Wildcats’ first conference tournament shutout in 47 years, as K-State took down top-seeded Texas, 6-0, Thursday in an elimination game of the 2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship at Globe Life Field. No. 5 seed K-State (34-23) bounced back in the second breakfast baseball game when the Wildcats recorded the program’s first conference tournament shutout since 1976 where they defeated Colorado, 2-0, during the Big Eight tournament. “Difference a day makes, crazy game but you’re never too down when you have the chance to coach tough kids and play for each…
Riley County Commissioners recevied more 2024 budget requests Thursday. The County Clerk’s budget ask is over $13,000 higher than last year, attributed to printing and duplicating services for the mailing of the revenue neutral rate notices, which totaled over $18,000 last year. The state is reimbursing counties for that this year, but not in 2024. County Clerk Rich Vargo… As for the elections budget, the increase is more than $100,000 above last year’s budget, attributed to the upcoming presidential election and the state requiring a presidential primary in 2024. Vargo also noted concern with staff burnout after many employees worked…
Also filing for the USD 383 school board Thursday was Katie Allen, of Manhattan. In an emailed statement to KMAN Friday morning, Allen wrote: “I am seeking a position on the USD 383 School Board because I want to support the success of our district, schools, staff, and students. As a mother of two children attending Manhattan-Ogden schools, I have a vested interest in the success of our district. I am passionate about public education and it is my top priority that our schools have the leadership and resources needed to ensure that every student succeeds. I believe that supporting…