Author: KMAN Staff

Royals get a big win yesterday. Big 12 teleconference audio in both hours. Full Throttle with Lyle Shepard. Jamey Eisenberg with CBS sports in the 2nd hour. You Can’t Be Serious as well. Hour 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1-KSU-Royals.mp3 Can the Big 12 prove more this weekend or next Thursday?/ Royals win a big game last night https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2-B12-teleconference.mp3 Big 12 teleconference audio part 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/3-Ray-Rice.mp3 NFL orders independent inquiry into the Ray Rice situation https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4-full-throttle.mp3 Full Throttle with Lyle Shepard Hours 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/5-tele-part-2.mp3 Big 12 teleconference audio part 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/6-sec-pac-12-talk.mp3 SEC and Pac 12 talk https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7-Jamey-Eisenburg.mp3 Fantasy Football talk with Jamey Eisenberg from…

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The reconstruction of McDowell Creek Road has been a topic brought up during several previous Riley County Commission meetings, and the topic was revisited during Thursday’s meeting. Public Works Director, Leon Hobson reminded the commission of their most recent discussion in late July-where commissioners viewed and discussed seven different options involving price reductions for the project.  At that time, commissioners accepted four of the seven options, including reducing the pavement thickness from 10″to 9″ over the entire project. Hobson presented an addendum to the Olsson Associates design contract for the road project, in the amount of $49,600. The commission approved this…

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On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Fort Riley Morale, Welfare, Recreation Office, Recreation Programmer: Brad Carlton; and Apple Pie Queens, Jenna Bell and Kym Keil. She also spoke to Robert Deemie about the upcoming Constitution Bee.

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Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler had some interesting experiences overseas working in British radio.  If you missed the segment on KMAN, listen to it here: Lyle Butler

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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran released the following statement today on the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: “Thirteen years ago today, our nation was attacked by enemies of freedom. On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember those who perished and honor all who stepped forth to defend America, seek justice, and help us recover and rebuild even after the most terrible of tragedies. It is clear the threat of violence from terrorism remains very real, and good people around the world remain at risk. Our mission also remains clear: the United States must stay vigilant…

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Riley County Police filed a report for theft in the 1000 block of Westloop Place on Wednesday at approximately 3:15 PM for an incident that reportedly occurred several minutes prior. Marshalls Store contacted police and advised them that three subjects had taken several brand name purses and a suitcase out of the store without paying. The subjects reportedly entered a vehicle described as a light blue Dodge Avenger and left the scene. The suspects in this case are two black females and a black male who are currently unidentified. The total estimated loss is $1,975. Those with information about this crime are asked to contact RCPD or…

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DETROIT — James Shields was acquired two offseasons ago to pitch in games like this for Kansas City. Shields allowed two hits over seven innings in another terrific performance, and Kansas City edged Detroit 3-0 on Wednesday night to take a one-game lead over the Tigers atop the AL Central. Detroit had won the first two games of the series to pull into a virtual tie for first in the division. The teams have a three-game series in Kansas City that starts Sept. 19. Shields (14-7) gave up a single to Ian Kinsler leading off the first. Then he picked…

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The state’s prisoner review board has denied parole for a man convicted of beating to death a Kansas elementary school teacher in 1990. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1qMRi5o ) the Kansas Prisoner Review Board on Wednesday decided to deny parole until September 2017 for 42-year-old Peter Spencer. Spencer pleaded no-contest to first-degree murder when he was 18 years old. He was convicted of killing 36-year-old Sherryl Crowder, who lived in Manhattan and taught in Wamego. An autopsy showed she was sexually assaulted and died of internal bleeding from a blow to the head. A Kansas Department…

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PHOENIX (AP)There’s been a new development in the fatal fall of a Manhattan woman in Arizona last March. Two men accused of alcohol-related violations in connection with the fatal fall of Naomi McClendon, an Arizona State University student from Manhattan, have pleaded not guilty. David Siegel and Matthew Farberov appeared Wednesday in Maricopa County Superior Court in the case of McClendon. The 18-year-old woman from Manhattan plunged 10 floors to her death March 30th from an apartment complex near ASU’s campus. Tempe police say McClendon initially attended an “all-you-can-drink” party thrown by ASU fraternity members and surveillance video shows her…

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) A body found in a Lawrence creek last month has been identified as that of a 57-year-old man. Two people walking in Burcham Park discovered the decomposed remains Aug. 31, in a small creek near a bridge over the Kansas River. Police said Wednesday the Douglas County coroner has identified the man as Lawrence resident Mark Kemberling. Officers said there was no sign of foul play, but the cause of death may not be known for several weeks. Investigators also don’t know how long Kemberling had been dead. They’re asking to hear from anyone with information about…

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