Kansas State’s basketball season hasn’t gone according to plan. But that didn’t stop its senior class from leaving Bramlage Coliseum on a high note Wednesday night. The trio of Justin Edwards, Stephen Hurt and Brian Rohleder bid farewell to their home arena by knocking off TCU in dominant fashion, 79-54. “We said it was a big game and we prepared like it was a big game,” K-State coach Bruce Weber said. “It was a nice night. We played with energy and made plays.” Fittingly, it was Edwards that got things rolling. After trailing 4-0 out of the gate, K-State went…
Author: KMAN Staff
“Richard Smith might as well have shot me that night…because I’m half dead.” Jennifer Rechsteiner is a mother in mourning. Her son, Tyler Nelson months away from earning his Agricultural Economics degree from Kansas State University, was shot and killed by a felon in possession of a gun. 62-year-old Richard Smith won’t be charged with manslaughter in the killing, prompting Nelson’s family to speak out. “He’s been in and out of jail for most of his life and he wasn’t supposed to have a gun,” Rechsteiner said as she recounted the incident. She continued, “I understand that people have a…
The edition of In Focus features Cathy Dawes along with Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 Supt. Bob Shannon; Retired Lieutenant Colonel Art DeGroat, Executive Director of Military & Veterans Affairs at Kansas State University; and Michelle Durgin, Fort Riley Child and Youth Services Coordinator.
The Riley County Police Department filed a report for vehicle burglary in the 500 block of Moro Street in Manhattan on March 1, 2016 at approximately 6:35 AM for an incident that likely occurred the night prior. Police listed Shaneen Silk-Valentino, 23, of Manhattan as the victim when her unsecured Jeep Liberty was entered by an unknown subject(s). Items which included clothing, accessories, and medication were removed and caused a loss of approximately $1,275.00. Officers continue to investigate the matter and ask that anyone with information contact the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Ashley Wright, 22, of Manhattan was arrested…
Manhattan fire crews responded to Manhattan High’s West Campus Wednesday morning. Crews were originally dispatched for what was believed to be a carbon monoxide alarm. First responders focused their investigation on a culinary kitchen classroom that has gas ovens, three of which had unlit pilot lights. The area of E hall was evacuated and classes were moved to the school’s auditorium as a precaution. 10 students/staff who reported symptoms were cared for by the school nurse and examined by emergency crews, no medical issues were found. Westar Energy and Kansas Gas Service were contacted about the incident, with no…
The below comes to KMAN courtesy of a K-State press release. MANHATTAN — K-State Proud, a student-led philanthropic campaign at Kansas State University, has more than a million reasons to celebrate. The campaign, in its 10th year, has raised $1,030,000. K-State Proud is a nationally recognized fundraising campaign for the university. Guided by the leadership of the K-State Student Foundation, the campaign encourages students to show their K-State pride through philanthropy. All campaign donations support Student Opportunity Awards for fellow Kansas State University students who have exhausted all other forms of financial aid. This year’s elected K-State Proud co-chairs are…
The Wamego City Commission revisited the Pool Facility improvement. At Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Merl Page revisited the meeting with a working group that presented a plan for Pool enhancements. Page suggested forming an Ad Hoc committee consisting of those interested in the future of the City Pool. The Commission agreed to move forward with the formation of the ad hoc committee. In other business, Page said he received a call from John Guillan, Wamego Historical Society volunteer, who wants to put together an 1800’s exhibit in the old stone house. Page said this would be an extension of the…
The Wamego City Commission heard annual reports. At Tuesday’s meeting, Airport Board member Robert Riat went over the completed enhancements to the Wamego Airport. Riat said two new T-Hangers were built, and a new more efficient beacon light was installed, with the labor done by volunteers. He added the board is working to make the airport something the City of Wamego can be proud of. Riat said the goals include the construction of additional T-Hangers and converting the outdated fuel pumps to credit card pumps. Commissioner Bill Ditto said the Airport is a good example of private/public cooperation. Housing Authority…
The Wamego City Commission gets an overview of proposed security enhancements to City Hall. At Tuesday’s meeting, Architect Bruce McMillan and Associate Jenna Williamson presented the proposed plans for making City Hall a secure building. The plan proposed all doors be secured with a control button to allow entry, and building a wall with bullet resistant windows over the existing counters, including the ADA counter. The project is estimated to cost around $60,000. The Commission decided to study the proposal and hold a special work session with McMillan on March 29th at 5 p.m. In other business, Kansas Sampler Committee…
Kansas State University will likely be impacted by Tuesday’s announcement that Gov. Sam Brownback has issued a 3 percent callback in state general funds for all state universities totaling $17 million because of shortfalls in February state revenues. The Kansas Board of Regents will have the opportunity to decide how to allocate the allotment among the state universities. If the 3 percent callback is shared equally by the universities, it translates into a total reduction of about $4.9 million — a 1.5 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2016 current general use budget for Kansas State University. This will be in addition to the…