The housing market continues to be on the upswing in Riley County, county appraiser Greg McHenry told county commissioners during their meeting Thursday morning. “It is definitely true that the market has picked up a bit this spring,” McHenry said. “We’ve seen more sales than a year ago.” McHenry reported that there were 453 home sales this year through May 29, which he said is roughly 45 more than during the same period of time a year ago. The median sale price was $180,000 while the average sale price was $194,000. McHenry said the housing market in Riley County seems…
Author: KMAN Staff
Ahead of its deployment to Kuwait, the 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade will conduct a ceremony 10 a.m. June 10 on Cavalry Parade Field in which leaders will case the brigade colors and conduct a change of command and responsibility ceremony. The current command team of Col. Robert A. Law III and Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal will transfer authority to Col. Allen T. Cassell and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen M. Harris. Later this month, about 260 Soldiers from the brigade headquarters will deploy for nine months in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve.
On KMAN’s In Focus Cathy Dawes speaks with Governor’s Military Council Executive Director John Armbrust of Manhattan: Cathy talks with Kansas Farm Bureau Board member Glenn Brunkow:
The rain wasn’t the only thing pounding the pavement Thursday morning. Officers and employees of the Riley County Police Department joined forces to complete the Law Enforcement Torch Run. One of several events the department participates in, as a way to give back to the community they proudly serve. The Torch Run benefits The Special Olympics of Kansas. Representative Luke Schulte said, that funds raised go to support the organizations 22 year-round sports programs across the state of Kansas. RCPD Public Information Officer Matthew Droge said, that despite stormy weather conditions the event wouldn’t be called off unless runner safety…
Officers in the north eastern portion of Manhattan are investigating a rash of vehicle burglaries which occurred on June 2, 2015 overnight. Victims in the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Valleywood Drive in Manhattan reported that their unsecured vehicles were entered by an unknown subject and items had been removed without their permission. These items included a GPS unit, phone chargers, binoculars, Harley Davidson suspension shocks, a flashlight, and a hunting knife all with a total estimated loss of $1,580.00. Victims included Thomas Tavtigian, 50, Nicholas Cook, 35, Erich Vinson, 22, Dawn Brannon, 35, John Gralow, 67, Michelle Gralow, 36,…
The Los Angeles City Council has voted 13-1 to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. But a second vote is required for final approval because the tally was not unanimous.
Hillary Rodham Clinton has a third underdog challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination with former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee entering the race Wednesday.
Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 School board members took a moment during Wednesday night’s board meeting to consider the recognition of a Manhattan High School football coach who previously left such a large legacy, that current principal Greg Hoyt asked to honor the former coach by adding his name to the stadium. The coach mentored Hoyt and others through their high school athletic careers. He also led the Indians to four State Championship game appearances in the 1980’s, winning the title in 1988 with a victory over Lawrence High. Hoyt says a big part of his legacy came from the stories Coach…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Jason Vargas tossed six sharp innings, the Kansas City offense finally woke up against AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and the Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Wednesday night. Mike Moustakas drove in a run in the first inning, and Lorenzo Cain, Eric Hosmer and Kendrys Morales hit consecutive RBI doubles off Kluber (3-6) in the third to give the Royals the lead. Vargas (4-2) made it stand up in his second start back from the disabled list. The left-hander used a pair of double plays to wiggle out of jams, and limited the…
David Wright appeared in a Boston federal court Wednesday on charges related to an alleged terror plot by Usaama Rahim, who was fatally shot by police in Boston Tuesday.