On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Governor’s Military Council Executive Director John Armbrust of Manhattan, followed by Gina Scroggs, Downtown Manhattan Executive Director.
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The first 2014 edition of “The Game” on KMAN brings you a solid show. John Kurtz, Brandon Tadtman and Erik Stone talk about the BCS bowl games and how the Big 12 conference has looked in their bowl games so far this season. K-State men’s hoops gets ready for Oklahoma State on Saturday and the women prepare for Baylor to start conference play. The Chiefs are ready for wildcard weekend on Saturday in Indy against the Colts. Blair Kerkhoff joins the show, all that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
On today’s InFocus, Cathy and Laura continue to review 2013, then Willie Davila, Director on the Russell Reitz Regional Animal Shelter, stops by.
On today’s InFocus, Cathy takes a look at what happened in 2013, with the assistance of Laura Monsanto .
In 2014 the Manhattan city commission is looking to strengthen regional partners, and provide a better road map for developers. During the retreat on Thursday at the Discovery Center the commission, city staff, and other community leaders met to discuss the upcoming year. High on the list of priorities was the city comprehensive plan. Previous building developments failed the final litmus test to go forward, and commissioners hope to rectify some of the developmental hurdles for growth within the city. Mayor John Matta says he’s looking for the comprehensive plan to help with such issues as parking within the city,…
Many are feared killed after a large explosion during rush hour rocked a stronghold of the Shiite Hezbollah group in the suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut.
A man walks his dog along the Chicago River as the snow continues to accumulate in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. As much as a foot of snow or more was forecast for some areas in the Northeast overnight Thursday into Friday, and temperatures were expected to plummet, with some areas seeing highs just above zero, according to the National Weather Service.
After two bid openings, and testing all of the radio equipment, Riley County Emergency Management Director, Pat Collins came before the county commission Thursday to make a request. According to Collins, the Motorolla portable radios would best suit the county’s need for new radios. The commission approved the request, and the radios will come out of the Fire District Fund. ————– The remainder of the meeting involved routine staff updates from some of the various departments.
A 34-year-old Manhattan man faces two counts of battery of a law enforcement officer following an early New Year’s day incident. Bradley Kingsley was arrested on the two counts, as well as interference with law enforcement, and disorderly conduct.. Riley County Police report Kingsley was being placed under arrest for disorderly conduct after what was believed to be an attempt to incite a fight in the large crowd of New Year’s Eve celebrators. Upon being arrested for disorderly conduct Kingsley allegedly battered two officers resulting in non life threatening injuries. Kingsley’s bond was set at $15,000. The incident occurred on January 1st at approximately 12:20 AM.…
Mercy Regional Health Center welcomed its first baby of 2014 on Wednesday. Amaia Gloria Banks was born at 3:24 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1st, giving her the distinction of being the first baby born at Mercy Regional Health Center in 2014. Amaia was 6 lb. 12 oz. and 20.5″ long. Amaia’s parents are Danielle and Mike Banks of Manhattan.She also has a big brother, Kameron, and big sister, Alivia. ————— Geary Community Hospital welcomed their first baby of the new year-Sean DeMario Rivera-Smith. Gianna Rivera gave birth to her son on Wednesday at the Martha K. Hoover Women’s Health Center in…