By Rose Gruenbacher WESTMORELAND — Dana Chandler received two life sentences on Tuesday with no parole eligibility for 25 years, in yet another drawn-out court proceeding. Shawnee County judge Cheryl Rios ordered Chandler’s terms be served consecutively, meaning parole eligibility actually won’t come until Chandler serves 50 years. Her prior incarceration of about 10 years, resulting from her initial conviction of the crimes, will be credited to the new sentence. Chandler was convicted by a jury March 7 for the murders of ex-husband Michael Sisco and his fiancée Karen Harkness. Chandler shot and killed the couple in Harkness’ home in…
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By Beth Day The Pottawatomie County Commission did not show a lot of interest Monday in restricting fireworks sales, usage. County Counselor Bernard Irvin, in his weekly update, informed the commission of the new state law concerning the sale of fireworks. “The Kansas legislature passed a new law that amends fireworks sales,” he said. He explained certain retailers would be allowed to sell year around, while seasonal sales have been extended to June 20 to July 7. Previously, sales were allowed June 27 through July 5. To view the full article visit pottcotimes.com.
German forward Elias Rapieque is headed to Kansas State, he announced Wednesday on social media. Standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing 220 pounds, Rapieque has been one of the few U21 players in Europe to log consistent EuroLeague minutes. Playing for ALBA Berlin, he appeared in 27 games during the 2024–25 season, averaging 4.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in roughly 15 minutes per game. When assigned to ALBA Berlin’s affiliate team, SSV Lok Bernau, in Germany’s ProB league, Rapieque showcased his full skill set. In eight games, he averaged 18.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists, demonstrating his upside…
News Radio KMAN went on the air 75 years ago today. Today, Mike is joined by long-time KMAN general manager Rich Wartell and by Ned Seaton, publisher of the Manhattan Mercury. Exploring the history of the station and its community impact, the trio also look ahead to the next 75 years serving the area. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Dylan Murnahan, 23, of Manhattan was arrested on June 3, 2025, at approximately 3:17 p.m. on a Clay County District Court warrant for probation violation. Murnahan was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Noah Parmigiani, 26, of Manhattan was arrested on June 3, 2025 at approximately 9:04 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal deprivation of a firearm, and criminal deprivation of property. Parmigiani was issued a…
On today’s show Mike is joined by Terry Force, commissioner on Pottawatomie County’s newly expanded five-member county commission. Long-time land surveyor and former mayor of Wheaton, Force shares his experience and expertise on the future of the area. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Miles Ellner, 16, of Manhattan was arrested on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for aggravated robbery. Ellner was issued no bond and remains confined at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center at the time of this report. Josie Friesen, 15, of Manhattan was arrested on June 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for aggravated robbery. Friesen was issued no bond and remains confined at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center at the time of this report. These arrests are in connection to a report filed for aggravated robbery in the 1500 block of Pipher Ln.…
Manhattan city officials have announced they are soliciting bids from businesses and organizations for naming rights to the new athletic facilities under construction at CiCo Park. The new complex will feature four new youth baseball and softball fields in the northeast portion of the park, with upgraded amenities. There are five different tiers for naming rights. Level A sponsorships start at $1,500 and would include naming rights on fence signage, foul poles, streaming ads and more. Double-A packages include names on scoreboards, playgrounds, dugouts, or bullpens, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The Triple-A package would allow a business to name…
Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact the region today, with the heaviest activity likely across east-central Kansas. Forecasters say conditions are favorable for a few strong to severe storms, which could bring hail and damaging winds. Alongside the threat for severe weather, the risk for flash flooding is also on the rise, particularly in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Stay weather-aware and tuned in to News Radio KMAN throughout the day as conditions continue to evolve.
After run through the 4A State Baseball Championship, Rock Creek came just short of defending their title from a year ago, finishing as state runners-up following a hard-fought 6-4 loss to Fort Scott in the championship game. Rock Creek — the reigning 4A state champions — picked up a first-round win over Mulvane to move into the semifinal matchup on day two of this year’s tournament. The Mustangs secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over McPherson in the semifinals, thanks in part to a strong pitching performance from Ryker Zoeller that carried the Mustangs through eight impressive innings, allowing just three…