The Princeton Review released their annual college rankings for 2024 and Kansas State University has gained a top spot. The wildcats were ranked number one in the nation for friendliest students. In addition, K-State also earned number two in happiest students, number four for best quality of life and number five for best student support and counseling services and best athletic facilities. The university earned a total of 15 top ten rankings and two more in the top 15. Venturing off campus, Manhattan also received a number one ranking in town-gown relations with a number nine ranking for college cities.…
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BY DAVID BRANDT GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City’s first-team offense didn’t play well during its first few series Saturday night, dropping a few passes, committing a few penalties and coming up well short of the end zone. An expected light preseason night for the starters was suddenly becoming a little longer. Before the third drive, MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a message for his teammates. “If we don’t want to keep playing, we’d better score,” Mahomes said. The Chiefs responded with a 10-play, 92-yard drive that ended in an 18-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Justin Watson and Kansas City was on…
BY JOHN HANNA AND HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A central Kansas police chief was not only on legally shaky ground when he ordered the raid of a weekly newspaper, experts said, but it may have been a criminal violation of civil rights, a former federal prosecutor added, saying: “I’d probably have the FBI starting to look.” Some legal experts believe the Aug. 11 raid on the Marion County Record’s offices and the home of its publisher violated a federal privacy law that protects journalists from having their newsrooms searched. Some believe it violated a Kansas law that makes it more difficult…
A candidate seeking a seat on the Manhattan-Ogden School board recently came under fire for comments he made at a forum hosted by Pottawatomie County Republican Women on Aug. 13. According to the Manhattan Mercury, Frank Beer confirmed using the word ‘contagion’ when referring to a question about the LGBTQ community at the forum, labeling kids’ interest in LGBTQ ideology as a “social contagion,” basing his opinion on the growing number of students claiming to be part of the community because it’s the ‘cool kids’ club.’ Beer clarified in a phone call late Friday to KMAN that he was misquoted…
Segment 1: Riley County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Dougherty discusses home food preservation. https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/in-focus-081823-riley-county-extension-family-and-consumer-sciences-agent-megan-dougherty?si=7ebfd350f5594396adc70ccdb1a27c8e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Segment 2: Manhattan Senior Center Director Liz Nelson previews events coming up at the center the rest of August and into September. https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/in-focus-0817-manhattan-senior-center-director-liz-nelson?si=3efc27e261984982a5668cea754cee9a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Segment 3: Meadowlark Special Programs Leader Michelle Haub previews the annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s. https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/in-focus-0817-meadowlark-special-programs-leader-michelle-haub?si=b2eee875f42b489e97945b0a1875dd3c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Segment 4: USD 475 Geary County Schools Communications Coordinator Matt Hoover discusses the start of the new school year and upcoming events. https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/in-focus-0818-usd-475-geary-county-schools-communications-coordinator-matt-hoover?si=76fce25d9feb43f387af4e27642b8858&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a pair of burglaries involving the theft of firearms. Just after 12:30 a.m. Friday a 19-year-old man reported his Glock 17 9 millimeter handgun was stolen from his vehicle in the Aggieville area. The total loss was around $600. The gun was later recovered at Tubby’s Sports Bar. Police also say a 21-year-old man reported his Stag Arms AR15 was stolen Thursday morning from his home in the 1800 block of Anderson Ave. The home was unoccupied at the time. The estimated total loss is around $2,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1800 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on August 17, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his Stag Arms AR15 was stolen from his home while it was unoccupied. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. 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. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Sunset Ave.…
Brandon sits down with representatives of the MACC, Gamma Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and the Riley County Genealogical Society, to discuss local business and charitable efforts towards St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.