As the June 1st filing deadline for the November general election fast approaches, the field for a seat on the Manhattan-Ogden School Board has gotten a bit more crowded. After three new candidates filed late last week, the race now features nine total candidates for the four vacant seats. They include two of the four incumbents, Kristin Brighton and Curt Herrman. The other candidates include Katie Allen, Frank Beer, Robert Busby, Nolan Foth, Courtney Jane Hochman, former Manhattan High School Principal Greg Hoyt and Audrey Swartz. Incumbent Darell Edie is not seeking re-election. Incumbent Brandy Santos hasn’t announced her intent.…
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by Mason Voth • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheRealMasonV K-State made a Memorial Day addition to their 2024 recruiting class on Monday, as they landed the 10th-ranked player in the state of Iowa and the third offensive lineman of their class with guard Kyle Rakers. Rakers just completed his junior season at Dowling Catholic and has seen a heavy dose of interest from Power 5 schools across the country. With his commitment to K-State, 13 other schools with offers out to Rakers are left empty-handed. Those schools are Iowa State, Michigan State, Kansas, Illinois, Boston College, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma State,…
That was the Kansas Territorial Pipes and Drums performing for the large crowd gathered at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. In attendance at the Memorial Day ceremony was Governor Laura Kelly, who spoke about her experiences growing up in a military family with a father who was injured during the Korean conflict. Kelly said Monday’s services allow the public to honor the vast number of military members from across the state and the country who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Captain Luke Admire said this holiday highlights the heroic actions…
Manhattan resident Audrey Swartz has become the ninth person to file for the USD 383 school board election. According to a Friday release, Swartz is a strong advocate for equitable education for all students, noting interest in expanding the district’s recently implemented personalized learning. She also aims to increase availability of mental health services for USD 383 students and teachers. As an indigenous person, Swartz says she will also advocate for the removal of Manhattan’s Indian mascot. Swartz is a 7-year resident of Manhattan. She is currently the Readers Advisory Librarian at Manhattan Public Library. Swartz graduated from Stephens College…
Manhattan Mayor Mark Hatesohl has officially filed for re-election to the Manhattan City Commission. The three-term commissioner announced his intent in late April to seek re-election, with a continued focus on economic growth, community revitalization and fiscal responsibility. Hatesohl is a local businessman who owns and operates Chiropractic Family Health Center in Manhattan. Five candidates have emerged in the city commission race, ahead of the June 1 filing deadline. The field also includes incumbent commissioner John Matta, Rosemary Crumly-Loucks, Peter Oppelt and Rafael Rodriguez Jr.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/26/23: RCPD Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:09 Segment 3 – 20:54 Segment 4 – 34:26 Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete joins us to discuss the department’s multi-year plan, mental health awareness month, recognition of police and corrections officers and a recent uptick in car burglaries
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 700 block of Midland Avenue in Manhattan on May 25, 2023, around 7:03 AM. Officers listed two 31-year-old males and one 37-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a known male suspect damaged multiple walls, ceilings, and electrical outlets at a home in that location. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $30,000. Officers filed a report for larceny from a motor vehicle in the 1100 block of Hostetler Drive in Manhattan on May 25, 2023, around 7:37 AM. Officers listed M&S Plumbing as…