Members of the Riley County Police Department responded to a report of aggravated battery and domestic battery as well as criminal use of a weapon in the southeast portion of Manhattan early Friday morning. When police arrived they found that prior to their arrival a 30-year-old male struck a 41-year-old male in the head while wearing brass knuckles. A 31-year-old female was also listed as a victim and injured. Injuries did not appear to be life-threatening however significant. The suspect, described as a 30-year-old male, fled the scene and as a result no arrests have been made at…
Author: KMAN Staff
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 and Manhattan-Ogden NEA reached a tentative agreement Thursday, July 10th. The teams have been meeting for five months to discuss the contract for the 2014-2015 school year. Highlights of the new contract include: 2.0% compensation package increase Increase of $450.00 on the base salary (starting salary for a teacher will be $36,100) Continued coverage of the health insurance premium An increase of 1.0% supplemental contract compensation for coaches and sponsors Developed compensation system for virtual teachers for Manhattan Virtual Academy Revised teacher evaluation system to include student growth measures Agreed on a due process procedure for teachers…
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, as rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel continues. Israel is responding with air strikes aimed at Hamas in Gaza.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is signing a law that paves the way for New York City to create municipal identification cards. The cards, dubbed NYC ID, are expected to be available in January.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Torii Hunter insisted the first-place Tigers weren’t trying to send a message to the second-place Royals as the AL Central rivals began a four-game series leading into the All-Star break. Everybody who stepped to the plate for Detroit had at least one hit and scored one run, and a season-best offensive onslaught spurred the Tigers to a 16-4 rout of Kansas City on Thursday night. Nevertheless, the Tigers extended their lead to 5 1/2 games over the Royals by capturing their third straight victory and fourth in a row in Kansas City — winning those four…
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 10, 2014, during a news conference.
In this photo provided by Kevin Moav, fire engulfs the top floors of a three-story apartment and business building Thursday, July 10, 2014, in Lowell, Mass. Officials confirmed that seven people died in the fast-moving pre-dawn fire.
TOPEKA, Kan. – (July 10, 2014) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) samples publicly accessible bodies of water for cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, when the agency is alerted to a potential algae bloom in Kansas lakes. When harmful algal blooms are present, KDHE, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and other lake managers where appropriate, responds by informing the public of these conditions. KDWPT reminds visitors that a lake under an Advisory or Warning is not closed unless officials deem it absolutely necessary. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities remain…
Laramie Street at 17th Street will be closed temporarily beginning Friday (July 11) for construction of a left-turn lane and road widening at the intersection. The closure is anticipated to end by Aug. 1. The City of Manhattan asks that those passing through drive slowly, obey all posted traffic control signs and use caution around the work zones.
Today on “The Game”…Royals take series at Tampa Bay. More K-State football players added to preseason watch lists. KSU gets another football recruit for the 2015 class. MHS Football Coach Joe Schartz is in studio. Naadir Tharpe to the D league? “Full Throttle” with Lyle Shepard. In hour 2, Jacob Pullen stories. NFL’s top 100 revealed. John’s “World Cup Minute” and “You Can’t Be Serious”