Manhattan High’s Kristen Fraley signed her letter of intent to play women’s tennis at Emporia State on Wednesday at MHS. Fraley was a state qualifier this season and finished 11th in 6A. She helped lead the Indians to a seventh place finish as a team. Fraley went to state each of the past three seasons, including an eight place finish as a doubles pair with Cathy Lei in 2013. Emporia State finished 3-1 in the fall portion of their schedule this year. Molly Fiser signed earlier this week to play soccer at Hutchinson Community College. She was a second…
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Manhattan Mayor Wynn Butler discussed his recommendations for appointment to the Law Board Tuesday. “Based on all of the discussion that I heard this year about changing the makeup on it (law Board), I’m convinced that we should put at least one qualified citizen on the board,” Butler said. Commissioner, Rich Jankovich said although the State Statute allows for non-elected officials to serve on the board, he would rather see a Commissioner fill that role so they can be held accountable. “I believe that the Commissioners are accountable to the voters and to the tax-payers of the City and so…
Nino Williams scored a season-high 19 points including his first three-point basket in two seasons to lead three players in double figures as Kansas State snapped a two-game losing streak with an 84-66 victory over Omaha Tuesday night at Bramlage Coliseum. After dropping their final two games at the EA Sports Maui Invitational, the Wildcats started sluggish for a good portion of the first half trailing the upstart Mavericks 16-10 with 11:29 remaining on the clock. K-State then went on a 15-7 run to take a 25-23 lead on a pair of Jevon Thomas free throws with 5:16 left before…
Do you still hold a grudge from the 2012 Baylor game? KSU basketball in action tonight. The college football coaching carousel is in motion. Get Fit to end hour 1. Coach Snyder and player audio and Travis Tannahill joins the show. Plus you can’t be serious to wrap things up. Hour 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1-Grudge-with-Baylor-2012.mp3 You still hold a grudge from the 2012 Baylor game? https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2-coaching-caroseal.mp3 Coaches carousel in college football is in motion https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/3-ksu-bball.mp3 K-State looks to bounce back from a 1-3 road trip https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/4-get-fit.mp3 Get Fit Hour 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/5-1998.mp3 John is still hurting from the A&M loss in 1998/ Charles…
Islamic extremists killed 36 non-Muslim quarry workers in northern Kenya early Tuesday, prompting Kenya’s president to announce a major security shakeup .
The Republican-led House says it may vote to undo President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration this week. At the same time the Homeland Security Secretary defends Obama’s plans on Capitol Hill.
As KMAN has previously reported, a Manhattan man was charged with attempted murder last month after a woman was reportedly stabbed. That man appeared in Riley County District Court, via web cam, Tuesday afternoon. Samuel Dartez (30) appeared, alongside his attorney, Larry McRell, for another status hearing. McRell asked that the case be set for either another status hearing, or set for a preliminary hearing sometime in late January. Judge William Malcolm and Prosecuting State Attorney, Barry Wilkerson seemed to agree it’d be best to set it for a prelim. Dartez’s preliminary hearing will be held on January 30th at 9 a.m.,…
A Fort Riley soldier arrested on rape charges appeared in Riley County District Court Tuesday afternoon for a status hearing. Sean Wedgwood (22) was charged with rape early last month, due to an incident that is said to have taken place in August. His bond was set at $20,000 at that time. Wedgwood appeared in front of Judge William Malcolm. He stated he is still currently employed with the U.S. Army. Judge Malcolm found Wedgwood eligible for a court appointed attorney. His case was set for another status hearing, to be held on December 23rd at 1 p.m.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
One of Kansas State University’s leading figures in research was recently recognized for his contributions to the field of insect virology. Stephen Higgs, director of the Biosecurity Research Institute, associate vice president for research, university distinguished professor and Virginia and Perry Peine biosecurity chair, was named the president-elect of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene at the society’s 63rd annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Higgs attended the council meeting with Bill Gates, who has contributed millions of dollars to accelerate vaccine development for dengue fever and other viruses. Founded in 1903, the American Society of Tropical Medicine…