USD 384 Blue Valley Schools Superintendent Rex Boley provides an update on district news and activities. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/27/23: USD 384 USD 378 Riley County Schools Superintendent Cliff Williams provides an update on enrollment and other news around his district. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/27/23: USD 378 We also spoke with USD 475 Geary County Schools Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/27/23: USD 475 Manhattan Fire Department officials share a monthly update. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/27/23: Manhattan Fire Department
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Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1500 block of Harry Road in Manhattan on September 26, 2023, around 5:13 PM. Officers listed a 29-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known male suspect took her loose change from a jar and an Xbox One. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State sophomore DJ Giddens picked up a second honor following his outing against UCF as he was named the Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday. Giddens, who was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, is coming off one of the best rushing performances in school history to guide K-State to a 44-31 victory over UCF in its Big 12 opener. All the Junction City, Kansas, native did was produce the first 200-yard, four-touchdown rushing game in school history, while he had the…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State will open the new-look Big 12 with a home game against conference newcomer UCF on Saturday, Jan. 6, as the league office announced the dates for its conference-only schedule on Tuesday morning (Sept. 26). K-State will continue to play an 18-game Big 12 schedule with nine games at home and on the road as the league embarks on its new 14-team format in 2023-24 with the additions of BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston. The 9-game conference home schedule will include visits from NCAA Tournament teams Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, TCU and West Virginia…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 400 block of South 4th Street in Manhattan on September 25, 2023, around 8:29 PM. Officers listed an 18-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took cash from his wallet. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500. 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. Michael Westgate, 43, of Manhattan was arrested while confined in the Riley County Jail on September 25, 2023, around 11:03 a.m. Westgate…
Brandon sits down with representatives of the Pottawatomie County Commission, Manhattan Community Health Foundation, and Ascension Via Christi to discuss local business and provide community health updates.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – After a record-setting first season, head coach Jerome Tang has agreed to new 7-year contract through the 2029-30 season to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced on Monday afternoon (September 25). The new contract replaces his original 6-year deal that Tang agreed to become the 25th men’s basketball coach in school history on March 21, 2022. Tang now has 7 years left on his agreement that runs until April 30, 2030. The second-year head coach will be paid $3 million in 2023-24 and receive a $100,000 increase to his salary…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/25/23: Sunset Zoo Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:37 Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood recaps Friday’s Brew at the Zoo and previews October events at the zoo. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/25/23: Flint Hills Discovery Center Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:45 Flint Hills Discovery Center Assistant Director/Development Stephen Bridenstine discusses the new exhibit Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild and three upcoming Humanities Kansas events at the Discovery Center.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Following a historic performance on Saturday in Kansas State’s 44-31 victory over UCF, sophomore running back DJ Giddens has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. It is the first weekly conference honors in Giddens’ career and the first by a Wildcat this season. A product of Junction City, Kansas, Giddens rushed for 207 yards and four touchdowns, the first time in school history a player had at least 200 rushing yards and four rushing scores in a game. The 22nd instance in Big 12 history and just the…
Officers filed a report for domestic battery and theft in Manhattan on September 23, 2023, around 6:55 PM. Officers listed a 33-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known 41-year-old male suspect battered the victim and took her iPhone and keys. The estimated total loss associated with the case is approximately $750. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of McCall Road in Manhattan on September 24, 2023, around 4:51 PM. Officers listed Menards as the victim when it was…