By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury After eight years of requiring Native American education as part of school curriculum, members of the USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school board feel ready to broaden the topic of diversity to reflect the variety of cultural backgrounds of students in the district. Teaching and learning executive director Andrea Tiede on Wednesday asked the school board to give feedback about the district’s diversity education, and board member Curt Herrman said he’d like to see students learn about more cultures and people groups. “It’s about Indigenous students, but it’s not just about the Indigenous students,” Herrman said. “It’s about…
Author: KMAN Staff
Riley County Republicans will be hosting several upcoming events for residents to meet the primary candidates, including this Tuesday at Pottorf hall in Manhatttan. Confirmed attendees include Eli Kormanik, Kenny Titus, Brad Starnes, Megan Steele, Kaleb James, Angel Roeser and Kristin Little from Senator Moran’s office. Other Riley County elected Republicans will also be there. Hot Dogs and Brats will be provided. The events takes places from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Pottorf Hall inside CiCo park.
Kansas State Police responded to a crash in Pottawatomie County shortly before 5 p.m. on Independence Day. A 1999 Cessna single fixed-wing aircraft was traveling northbound on Runway 36 at Wamego Airport, when a miscommunication occurred. During an attempt to perform a short-field takeoff, the 22-year-old student pilot misheard his 65-year-old instructor, causing the plane to continue on the ground. Despite applying brakes, the aircraft continued its momentum, going beyond the runway into the grass. The plane eventually came to rest in a corn field. The owner of the Cessna was able to remove the aircraft from the field. Neither…
Officers filed a report of an injury accident in the 200 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on July 3, 2024, at approximately 12:06 PM. Officers listed a 30-year-old male as the victim when it was reported he was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. The victim was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka by EMS for non life-threatening injuries. Christopher Williams, 42, of Ogden, was arrested on July 3, 2024, at approximately 10:08 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Williams was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear.…
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s are investigating a number of vehicle burglaries across the area. Reports came in on Tuesday of this week that the Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of vehicular burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours in the neighborhoods of Green Valley Drive in the rural parts of the county. Anyone with information can contact Captain Tyler Garver at 785-457-3353 or you can contact Crime Stoppers.
The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) announced Wednesday that Assistant Director Kurt Moldrup will retire effective January 1st 2025 after thirty-nine years of dedicated service. Moldrup began his tenure with RCPD in March 1985. Throughout his career, AD Moldrup has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a Director’s Commendation, the Little Apple Optimist Club Award, nominations for Officer and Supervisor of the Year, and a Life Saving Award. AD Moldrup’s leadership has been pivotal for RCPD, guiding the department through significant milestones such as the implementation of succession planning, the adoption of evidence-based policing policies, and navigating numerous critical incidents.…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, AJ Shaw talks with USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden superintendent Eric Reid and board member Greg Hoyt, Gina Snyder, executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc. and Manhattan Senior Center executive director Liz Nelson.
Officers filed a report of an injury accident at the corner of Claflin Road and Wreath Ave in Manhattan on July 2, 2024 at approximately 11:38 AM. Officers reported Laura Zill, 61, of Manhattan, failed to yield the right of way to Glady Schroeder, 84, also of Manhattan. Zill was transported to the Via Christi via EMS for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Zill was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Maurice Coleman, 40, of Overland Park, Kansas was arrested on July 2, 2024, at approximately 12:05 PM in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza.…