KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid and board member Karla Hagemeister, Downtown Manhattan Inc. executive director Gina Snyder and Manhattan Senior Center executive director Liz Nelson.
Author: KMAN Staff
Volleyball: Manhattan took a match from Lawrence but fell to Centennial League rival Washburn Rural at Lawrence High. Wamego picked off a win over Chapman. Rock Creek fell to Clay Center in its first NCKL matches since moving to that league at the start of the school year. Blue Valley-Randolph lost to Valley Heights but took a win over Frankfort. Valley Heights also tallied wins over Axtell and Frankfort, with Frankfort losing to Axtell to round out the quad. Golf: Manhattan placed third at the Washburn Rural Invitational at Wamego County Club yesterday, three strokes off the title won by…
Jake Lindsey, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 3, 2024, at approximately 2:33 PM in the 2100 block of Northview Drive. Lindsey was arrested on the probable cause offense of violation of a protection order. Total bond was set at $6,000. Lindsey was not confined at the time of this report. Evan Volker, 38, of Assaria, Kansas, was arrested on September 3, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Volker was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Total bond was set…
The Manhattan city commission on Tuesday approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 budget and mill rate, with the second and final reading taking place Sept. 17. The $229.6 million budget and 4 mill increase passed on a vote of 3-2, with John Matta and Peter Oppelt voting no. More on the story can be found at the Mercury.
Downtown Manhattan was packed for Purple Power Play on Friday evening as members of the community celebrated the kickoff of the K-State sports season in the Little Apple. Organizers said they had their “highest attendance year yet” at the annual event, which took place the night before K-State football opened its 2024 slate with a 41-6 home win over Tennessee-Martin. Dozens of food trucks pulled up to Blue Earth Plaza on Friday, feeding attendees as they saw performances by the Lazy Wayne Band, K-State’s “Resonate A Capella,” Washington and Bates dance studios, and the K-State marching band and cheerleaders. The…
Kansas State volleyball kicked off Year 2 of the Jason Mansfield era on the road over the weekend, dropping two matches against No. 8 Purdue and UC Davis before salvaging a win against UMBC at Purdue’s Stacey Clark Classic. “I’m really happy with our bounce back,” Mansfield said in a written statement after the finale. “Playing three matches in three days is tough, and it’s the only time we’ll do that all year. We had a solid practice the day before leaving, so we essentially played four long days of volleyball. I’m just really proud of how we showed up,…
Manhattan city workers on Tuesday closed the area around the intersection of Stratton Circle and Sunset Avenue for repairs. Only local traffic will be allowed into the section, with through traffic diverting at Grandview Drive to the south and Anderson Avenue to the north. City officials expect work on the intersection — which is on Sunset Avenue between Anderson and Poyntz avenues — to take about a week, depending on the weather, with plans for the project to continue at least through Friday. The full article can be viewed at the Mercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined for the full hour by Manhattan interim city manager Jason Hilgers and commissioner Peter Oppelt.
Lydia Pyle, 35, of Ogden, was arrested on September 2, 2024, at approximately 8:32 AM in the 300 block of Stallion Circle. Pyle was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charge in this matter is for aggravated battery. Total bond was set at $10,000. Pyle was not confined at the time of this report. 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.
A young woman from the Wichita area was rushed to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka after someone attacked her in Aggieville early Friday in Manhattan. RCPD Public Information Officer Ashley Tokoi said police are aware of the social media messages about the attack that have been circulating, but she said it includes some misinformation. Tokoi added that the department does not yet have solid information about what happened. Police hope surveillance cameras will help them retrace the victim’s steps and expect to release more details on Tuesday afternoon. Visit themercury.com for more information.