A coaching hire in K-State Athletics today, the newest manager in KSU history has been announced and he joins the show in hour two, but first a big Michael Bishop quote, Steve Physioc stories and after Coach Hughes joins, Match Game and YCBS drives everyone into the weekend. 0:00 – Pete Hughes is Official 12:29 – Bishop Quote 24:56 – Physioc Stories 31:34 – Draw from the Hat! 37:30 – Pete Hughes 49:28 – Match Game 1:03:53 – It’s been a long week 1:09:30 – YCBS
Author: KMAN Staff
ANDOVER — Andover police say the boyfriend of a woman who died nearly two years ago is now charged in her killing. Police announced Friday in a news release that 52-year-old Roger Smith is charged with second-degree murder in the August 2016 death of 40-year-old Sandra Berry. KAKE-TV reports Berry was found dead in her Andover apartment with a deep wound to her throat. Smith was Berry’s boyfriend when she died. He was questioned but released at the time. Smith is currently being held at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for a parole violation. He will be served a warrant…
Officers filed a report for theft and attempted theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on June 7, 2018 at approximately 5:05 PM. Officers listed JC Penney as the victim when it was reported a known female suspect took jewelry from the business. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,122.00. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1500 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan on June 8, 2018 at approximately 10:30 PM. Officers listed John Rice, 29, of Manhattan as the victim when he reported a known juvenile suspect took his…
Fort Riley warns of loud noise stemming from a training exercise on select days between June 7 and June 19. Residents are told to expect small arm fire, artillery as well as demolitions. The exercise known as Gauntlet is part of the 1st Infantry Division commander’s Combat Training Center certification program. More than 18,000 soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade and numerous National Guard and Army Reserve units will participate in the exercise. Gauntlet is designed to “test command and control at all levels in field conditions.” Fort Riley says to expect significant…
Friday’s guests were Dr. Jamie McAtee of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Manhattan Rotary Club President Vern Henricks and board member Chris Nolte. Finally, Manhattan Broadcasting General Manager Corey Reeves and Chris Swick of B104.7 and Z 96.3 reflected on the 10th anniversary of the tornado that went through Manhattan June 11, 2008.
LAWRENCE — The Kansas Court of Appeals says a citizen grand jury should be convened to investigate whether Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach intentionally failed to register voters who had tried unsuccessfully to register to vote through the state’s online system. Friday’s ruling concerns a petition first filed in 2016 by Steven House, a current Democratic candidate for the Kansas House. The Douglas County District Court twice rejected the petition, saying there wasn’t enough evidence to support Davis’ allegations that Kobach or his subordinates didn’t process online voter registrations and prevented qualified voters from casting their ballots. The Kansas…
Cowboy poets will face a distinguished panel of judges as they compete for the coveted trophy buckle at the finals of the 2018 Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest tonight at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. There is no charge for admission and the public is invited to attend. “We invite folks to come out and enjoy the friendly competition,” said poetry contest chair Ron Wilson of the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan. “We have an excellent field of cowboy poets who earned their way into the finals by performing well at the regional contests.” The finals will be held at 7…
Updated, Friday, 10:36 a.m. The Wichita Police Department has confirmed the deceased as Emily Glass. #WPD confirm Emily Glass, 27, the girlfriend of Jonathan Hernandez (Lucas’ father), was found dead at 655 S Edgemoor. Hernandez called police at 1:40am. A rifle, unknown who it belonged to, and 3 suicide notes were found near Glass’ feet. pic.twitter.com/x0ZqlgPTnx — KAKE Lily Wu (@KansasLily) June 8, 2018 Earlier: WICHITA — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman found in the Kansas home of a 5-year-old boy whose stepmother led an investigator to his decomposing body three months after the child was…
TOPEKA — Two environmental groups will be allowed to intervene in a rate case involving Westar, which wants to impose higher fees on customers who install solar panels on their homes. The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday said the Sierra Club and a group called Vote Solar may intervene in the case but must consolidate their testimony and evidence. They also cannot submit repetitive testimony or briefs. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that Vote Solar, a nonprofit that promotes solar energy, says it has 82,000 members nationwide, including about 80 in Westar’s service area. Westar will soon merge with the parent…
The 1st Infantry Division will bid farewell to their old commanding general and welcome their new leader at a change of command ceremony at Fort Riley’s Cavalry Parade Field on June 8. Maj. Gen. John S. Kolasheski will take over command of the “The Big Red One”. He most recently served as deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and previously served as deputy commanding general for maneuver of the 1st Division from June 2015 to May 2016. He is taking over for Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Martin, who has served as commanding…