Friday night the Kansas GOP held its welcome reception inside the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan to kickoff its 2017 convention. But state Republicans weren’t just welcomed by a dinner and drinks. They were also welcomed by over 100 protesters across the street on Manhattan’s Blue Earth Plaza. “We’re really humbled by all the people who came out tonight and stood here in solidarity for the people in our state,” said Jessica Kerr, who is a board member for the Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice. “When I think about, I think about what the GOP in Kansas represents,…
Author: KMAN Staff
Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder has been hospitalized with a “serious but very treatable” health issue, according to multiple reports Friday. The news was first broken by GoPowercat.com’s Tim Fitzgerald. The 77-year-old College Football Hall of Fame inductee has been receiving treatment at a Kansas City facility and is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Wichita Eagle’s Kellis Robinett. Snyder is coming off his 25th season as the Wildcats’ coach. His 2016 team finished 9-4 with a victory over Texas A&M in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl in late December. The Eagle reports Snyder expects to…
Patrons of Aggieville have two fewer establishments to choose from. Rusty’s and Rusty’s Outback are closing their doors in Manhattan’s bar district after years of service to the community. A press release detailing the closures circulated on social media Friday morning.
Unless you have been hibernating this winter, you have surely heard the booms and blasts emanating from Fort Riley. The live artillery exercises are slated to continue until the end of February, however, there may be a lull in action next week as the army switches training exercises. Kirk Hutchinson, Fort Riley Public Affairs Specialist, said he has received countless phone calls inquiring about the increase in action on post. “The loudest part we’re hearing is the division artillery readiness test,” said Hutchinson. “Those are the big guns — and they sound big.” The tests are invaluable for the division, according…
KMAN’s Cathy Dawes spoke with Manhattan Regional Airport Director Jesse Romo Friday morning: Manhattan Mayor Usha Reddi visited with Cathy Dawes Friday afternoon: The City of Manhattan has decided to accept larger aircraft and make needed security modifications despite earlier concerns about the expense of such a quick project. Mayor Usha Reddi had told KMAN Wednesday evening given the 90 day period imposed by Express Jet, making the plans to receive the jets didn’t seem feasible at this time. An emergency meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening following the City Commission Work Session. But on Thursday, the…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: U.S. Senator Pat Roberts State Senator Tom Hawk K-State Provost April Mason Junction City High School Principal Melissa Sharp; USD 475 Executive Director of Communications Mat Droge
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2300 block of Stagg Hill Rd. on February 9, 2017 at approximately 10:50 AM. Officers listed Briggs Auto Group as the victim when they reported that they sent money to a suspect to purchase used vehicles in December, but they never received vehicles and have been unable to make contact with the suspect. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $187,800.00.
A 20-year-old Manhattan man was taken to the hospital following a car bicycle accident which closed Seth Child and Anderson Avenue for close to two hours Thursday evening. Johnathan Crowder was southbound on a bicycle in the left hand lane on K-113 or Seth Child, just south of Anderson Avenue, when a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero driven by Jerry Marrow, 67, of Manhattan struck the rear of the bicycle. Crowder was taken to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan–Marrow and the 78-year-old passenger in his vehicle, Myong Illian of Manhattan, were not injured. The accident was reported at 6:21 p.m. and Seth Child and…
TOPEKA — Top Republican legislators in Kansas are facing a key test of support for budget-balancing proposals to cut education spending and hike income taxes. The state Senate planned Thursday to debate a tax bill and a separate measure making the cuts. The package would move the GOP-controlled Legislature toward a confrontation with Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. The governor already has criticized the tax bill. It would raise $660 million in new revenues over two years by increasing rates and eliminating an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners. The other measure would cut aid to public…
Thursday’s guests on In Focus included: Fort Riley Education Specialist Monica Smith, and Tasha Jones, who works on employment readiness for Army Community Services. They spoke on behalf of the Youth Hiring and Education Fair at Fort Riley. Kirk Hutchinson with Public Affairs was also present. Flint Hills Christian School Administrator Tim McDonald Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal Scott Hulshoff, Development Director Lorraine Malone Willich