While final numbers won’t be in for a while, tens of thousands of people descended on Wamego Friday evening for the city’s annual Fireworks show which has become widely recognized as the biggest and best in the state of Kansas. A music soundtrack accompanied the fireworks and was simulcast on KMAN’s sister station Hot Country B 104.7. There was also a parade earlier Friday evening down Lincoln Street which included several dignitaries such as First District Congressional candidate Jim Sherow and former K-State and current Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson. A carnival was also held in Wamego City…
Author: KMAN Staff
Professional eaters from all over gathered Friday to compete in the Nathan’s 4th of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Reigning champ Joey Chestnut won just after proposing to a fellow eater. (
Proving far less damaging than feared, Hurricane Arthur left tens of thousands of people without power in a swipe at North Carolina’s dangerously exposed Outer Banks, then brought lousy holiday weather to the Northeast as it veered out to sea.
Police say the mother of a pupil at a French preschool stabbed a teacher to death in front of her class Friday, the last day of the school year.
The center of Hurricane Arthur was moving near North Carolina’s coast early Friday after slashing into the state’s barrier islands just ahead of Independence Day.
Local bicyclists gathered Thursday evening for a group ride in honor of a friend, brother, and fellow cyclist Mark Jilka, who was killed last week after being hit from behind by a Dodge pickup truck on K-177. “We’re expecting about 80 riders or so. A good way to remember Mark who was just an avid cyclist.” said Phil Jilka, Mark’s older brother “He probably bicycled tens of thousands of miles and hundreds of times up that road where he was hit.” According to police, the driver of the pickup could have been distracted by a cell phone. Aaron Apel owns…
Today on “The Game”…It’s the final show for Matt Walters. Many family friends share their stories about Matt. Matt shares some of his favorite laughs from being on the road. Plus, many phone calls from fans to show their appreciation for Matt’s hard work.
Case managers have been hard to come by for the Riley County Health Department’s Ryan White program. Over the past few years, the department has been through several case managers. During Thursday’s county commission meeting, Health Department Director, Brenda Nickel presented a possible solution to this problem, involving Positive Connections out of Topeka. She explained the temporary agreement allows the Positive Connections case manager to be co-located at the health department. After a few questions, the commission approved to sign the lease agreement. County Commissioner, Dave Lewis commented, “this sounds like a good situation for everyone involved”. ————————– Another budget work…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council, John Armbrust. KMAN said good-bye to Matt Walters after 20 years with the station. Lastly, Cathy spoke to Manhattan City Commissioner and Riley County Law Board member, Rich Jankovich, and RCPD Community Advisory Board Chair Corey Leavell.
The Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed a decision from the lower courts Thursday, involving a Riley County police officer who was terminated back in 2010. Previous patrol officer, Sam Hamilton was fired after several reported incidents of violating traffic laws during a number of high speed chases. Hamilton appealed this decision, and went to the county law board regarding the termination. They found the firing was justified, so he then moved on to the county district court, who also agreed with the termination. After these failed attempts, Hamilton tried going to the Kansas Court of Appeals. KMAN spoke to Riley County…