We break down Big 12 football action and visit with Powercat Gameday’s Cole Manbeck. Plus, we break down the MLB playoffs and with the Chiefs on bye, we talk about the rest of the NFL. Plus, Cover 5 with Brady Bauman, a visit with Texas Tech Powercat Gameday Reporter Ryan Hyatt and You Can’t Be Serious. Hour 1: Hour 2:
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K-State football returns home to take on Texas Tech, the Volleycats travel south and Manhattan High football looks for revenge in an undefeated battle for the Silver Trophy against rival Junction City. Here’s this weekend’s sports line-up on Manhattan Broadcasting Company’s network of stations: FRIDAY Manhattan High football at Junction City: 6:30 p.m. on KMAN 93.3/93.7 FM, 1350 AM Carpet One of Manhattan Area Game of the Week: Wamego football hosts Concordia, coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. on B104.7 FM K-State women’s soccer at Texas: 7 p.m. on KROCK 101.5 FM SATURDAY K-State volleyball at Texas: streaming at 1 p.m.…
Today’s show features Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure, Manhattan Public Works Director Rob Ott talking about street maintenance sales tax public forums and Manhattan Senior Parks Planner Wyatt Thompson on trail survey and other updates. Greg McClure: Rob Ott: (Not the Voice of the Wildcats) Wyatt Thompson:
The K-State College of Business will dedicate its new building Friday afternoon. The college expects over 1,000 people to attend the dedication. Those in attendance will be able to tour the new building, hear tunes from the marching band and snack on food. The new building is a substantial improvement over Calvin Hall, where the College of Business was previously housed. The new $55 million building has 20 new classrooms, 51 individual study rooms, advanced technology and designated spaces for individual majors. The building was primarily funded by donors with $40 million of the cost financed through donations and the other…
SALINA — Weather officials are evaluating damage after multiple tornadoes touched down in rural areas of central Kansas. The National Weather Service says twisters were spotted in Saline, Dickinson, Clay, Cowley, Labette and Allen counties. No injuries were reported in the storm that started Thursday afternoon. But in Saline County, at least one home was destroyed and two other properties were damaged. There also were reports of damaged sheds and power lines. Crews began working Friday to determine the number and strength of the tornadoes. The line of storms that swept through the area also generated wind gusts of up to 65…
When he’s not busy catching criminals and cracking cases, it turns out Geary county sheriff Tony Wolf has a lesser-known talent — eating brisket. On Oct. 1, Wolf and four other competitors chowed down at Cox Brothers BBQ to help the establishment celebrate their five-year anniversary. And celebrate they did. Wolf said he had no intention of taking the competition seriously until he saw the two-and-a-half pound brisket sitting in front of him. From there, Wolf said his competitive instincts kicked in. Wolf handled the competition by devouring more than a pound and a half of the brisket in five…
Riley County commissioners were updated on the local housing market Thursday. County appraiser Greg McHenry told the commission positive trends continue. There were 1,051 real estate sales in 2015 through Sept. 30. The median sale price for homes was $187,500, compared to $188,00 at the same point last year. The average sale price was $206,319, compared to $202,881 at this point a year ago. “Our median sales ratio, which of course is one of the state’s measurements of our performance, is currently at 97 percent,” McHenry said. “If you remember, at the beginning of the year, we are at 99…
HESSTON — A chemical spilled at a plant in south-central Kansas, sending about a half dozen people to the hospital. The Hutchinson News reports that the spill occurred Thursday morning at the GVL Poly Plant in Hesston. Gary Denny, director of emergency management for Harvey County, says a building at the plant was evacuated after a breach of a container with a chemical used in manufacturing coolers. He says the chemical polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate can be hazardous if it’s inhaled. He says it’s unclear how much escaped. Denny says three people were taken to the hospital by ambulance, and three people went…
Today’s guests included Tim Barr, project manager for NBAF and Marty Vanier, Director of Partnership Development with Homeland Security and NBAF. Later we talked to Bud Cox and Becky Fitzgerald on Hogtoberfest, then former Governor John Carlin visited us to talk about judge retention issues. Tim Barr and Marty Vanier: Former Gov. John Carlin: Bud Cox and Becky Fitzgerald:
The logistics of an upcoming Nov. 30 public forum are becoming more clear for the administration at USD 383. At Wednesday’s board meeting, President Marcia Rozell was able to clarify the format of the upcoming session which will give the public an opportunity to issue their opinions on the controversial Manhattan high school mascot. Students and adults will be divided into four different groups, and each of those four groups will be allowed to use 15 minutes however they deem fit. Rozell said PowerPoints, speeches and anything else may all be within the realm of possibility. After the four main…