In honor of Veteran’s Day, as well as the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War, a six member panel shared stories and experiences during a Veteran’s Day Forum Tuesday afternoon. The event was held in the Wareham Opera House at 4 p.m. The panelists for the event were: Beryl Adams-retired Executive Director of the American Red Cross in Manhattan Orris Kelly-Major General of the Army, retired Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army Mike McDermott-Retired infantry colonel Charles Murphy-Army combat medic and retired Director of the Riley County Health Department Ron Trewyn- Kansas State University NBAF…
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Should Joe Hubener run the football more? Should TCU or Baylor be ranking higher? Get Fit to end hour 1. Good bowl possibilities still available for K-State. You Can’t Be Serious will wrap things up.
At Monday’s meeting, KASB (Kansas Association of School Boards) Research Specialist, Ted Carter, went over the high points of the five-year enrollment projection study for Wamego’s USD 320. Earlier this year, the Board authorized Superintendent Denise O’Dea to seek an enrollment study from the KASB to assist the Board in making a decision on the Districts facility needs going forward. According to Carter’s study, which is based on the available data related to resident live births by county and previous school year enrollments, student enrollment in Wamego is expected to increase from 1,600 students in 2014-15 to approximately 1,700 students…
A large crowd of dignitaries braved the cold for the Veteran’s Day Parade in Manhattan, and many followed the parade with a special Veteran’s Day ceremony held at the Wareham in downtown Manhattan. Brigadier General Eric Wesley, who is serving as Acting Senior Commander of the First Infantry Division, was the keynote speaker, and spoke of the “hardy community” presence during the Tuesday festivities. Wesley adds while The Big Red One has a rich history with the Manhattan area, dating back to 1917, that’s just part of the point, The Brigadier General told the crowd “It’s not just a historical…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Riley County Commission Chair, Robert Boyd and Safety and Training Coordinator, Dave Ball.
Several fire crews responded to a structure fire at 6234 Blue Jay Lane in Pottawatomie County just before 12:30 Tuesday afternoon. Early reports indicated a trailer home, within the Rocky Ford Trailer Park, was engulfed in flames. The initial dispatch was for units from Blue Township Fire-Rescue with automatic aid from Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire District #1. Based on the information received, and the smoke column visible from a long distance, additional help was requested from Riley County Fire District #1 and Manhattan Fire Department as well for manpower and water supply. Early on, there were concerns there could be a victim inside the…
UPDATE-3:30 Tuesday: As KMAN has previously reported, shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, the Wamego Police Department responded to a deceased individual call, in the 100 block of 3rd Street in Belvue. Deputies responded to the residence and did locate a deceased male inside. The individual reporting the deceased body was detained, and later in the evening-was arrested for murder. The victim has been identified as Larry Arand (70) of Belvue. Taken into custody in regards to this matter was Christopher Arand (36), also of Belvue. Christopher is the nephew of the victim. He is currently being held at…
Haley Texada scored 17 points to lead four players in double figures as the Kansas State Women’s Basketball team cruised to an 80-30 victory over Newman University of Wichita in their final exhibition tune-up Monday night at Bramlage Coliseum. Unlike last Monday’s 54-50 win over Emporia State, the Wildcats quickly took control of the game as they raced out to a 45-15 halftime lead as Texada scored 13 of her points. K-State kept things the same throughout much of the second half and forced Newman into 27 turnovers for the contest. In addition to Texada’s 17 points, Breanna Lewis scored…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A new Kansas revenue forecast says the state will face a $279 million budget shortfall by July and an even bigger gap to close in the year after that. State officials released a new financial forecast Monday that revised the state’s revenue projections for budget year that began in July. The forecasters dropped the expectation of total revenues by $206 million, to just under $5.8 billion. The state officials and university economists also issued the first projections for the fiscal years beginning in July 2015 and 2016. They said revenues would be $5.8 billion in the next…
The Kansas Highway Patrol responded to an injury accident Monday afternoon on I-70 near mile marker 315, just 12 miles from Manhattan. According to a report from the KHP, Melanie Stubbs (22) of Manhattan fell asleep at the wheel of her 2011 Nissan Rogue. Her vehicle drifted left off the roadway, striking a cross-over, which launched it into the air before coming to a rest on its hood in the median. Kaleb Dugan (22) and Kristian Dugan (2) both of Manhattan, were listed as passengers in the vehicle. All three were transported to Mercy Regional Health Center with Stubbs and Kaleb Dugan listed with injuries. Kristian Dugan…