In an age where news consumers are bombarded by information and, often, misinformation, local media holds its ground. On today’s show, Mike discusses the new frontier of media with Kansas Press Association Director Emily Bradbury and Kansas Association of Broadcasters President Allison Mazzei. 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.
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The mission of the Manhattan Parks and Recreation foundation is to enhance the parks and recreation experience in our community through charitable contributions, time and resources. Gail Urban, Foundation Chair, joins Mike today to talk CiCo Park upgrades, student scholarships and indoor water. 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.
Raphiel Williams, 26, of Wichita, was arrested on a Harvey County District Court warrant for failure to appear on June 23, 2025, at approximately 12:52 p.m. Williams was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this release. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
By Emma Loura Riley County is projected to receive $620,178 in opioid funds over the next 13 years. The county had allocated opioid funds toward Community Corrections and the Department of Health. Both departments requested the continuation of these funds. “The Health Department is asking to continue their education, the community health educator that they have, and then Community Corrections is asking to continue their drug court program,” Brittany Phillips, the budget and finance officer, said. Phillips said there is also the potential to use these funds for district court, EMS’ medication administration training or organizations like Pawnee Mental Health…
By Rose Gruenbacher The victim in a child sex crimes trial said she wasn’t taken seriously when she told her caregivers of repeated sexual abuse by a man who was living with her family. The girl, now 17, testified Monday in Riley County District Court about the incidents alleged in the case. Michael Steere, 28, of Manhattan was given a bond of $1 million and is charged with rape of a child under 14 years old, two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child by lewd fondling of a child under 14 years old, aggravated indecent liberties with a…
After a challenging first season under head coach Jim Johnston, Wabaunsee football will look to take the next step in 2025. The Chargers finished 3-6 in 2024 and entered the postseason as the No. 13 seed in Class 1A East, falling to a talented Rossville team in the opening round, 47-13. With a year of experience under Johnston’s system, Wabaunsee returns to the field with an eye toward improvement this fall. The Chargers open the season Sept. 5 on the road at Council Grove and will play four of their next five games at home, including key district matchups against…
A Texas man was arrested Saturday on a Riley County District Court warrant, alleging theft, criminal use of a financial card and other related crimes involving technology. According to the Riley County Police Department, 31-year-old Ryan McIntosh is charged with four counts of unlawful acts involving computers, four counts of identity theft, two counts of criminal use of a financial card, theft and attempted theft. He was also arrested on a Manhattan Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear. An online criminal complaint alleges the crimes occurred in December 2024. McIntosh was issued a total bond of $15,750 and was…
Authorities are investigating a pair of arson reports from over the weekend in northern Riley County. According to the Riley County Police Department, three people, aged 40, 41 and 72, were listed as victims when a 30-year-old unnamed individual started a fire Friday evening, just after 5:30 p.m. Police said the fire damaged two wheat fields and equipment on one property. The fires were reported in the 1400 block of Senn Road and near the intersection of Walsburg and Madison Creek Roads, north of Leonardville. The estimated total loss from both fields was $6,250. An RCPD spokesperson told The Mercury…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1000 block of Kearney St. in Manhattan on June 20, 2025, at approximately 6:10 a.m. A 22-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took his Coleman minibike. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for arson in the 14400 block of…
From the Times of Pottawatomie County WAMEGO, June. 22 — An Onaga woman was arrested early Sunday morning on attempted murder charges, according to a press release from Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams. At approximately 12:35 a.m., the PTSO received a 911 call about a female run over in the 20000 block of Pauling Run Rd., rural Wamego, the release said. Deputies responded to the location. They determined that a female suspect, Dana Blume, 43, Onaga, had intentionally run over Kara Murray, 52, Wamego, with a vehicle following an argument. Adams said Murray sustained serious injuries and was flown by…