MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced today that construction has commenced on a new indoor track and field complex as the department will transition the original football indoor building into a new facility for track and field. “When we announced our facilities master plan back in 2018, we anticipated transitioning the football indoor into a new track and field venue, and we feel like when it is completed, it will be a tremendous home for both training and competition,” Taylor said. “I know our coaching staff and student-athletes will benefit greatly from this enhancement, and…
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West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins apologized Monday after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview. West Virginia’s athletic department called Huggins’ comments “offensive” and said it was reviewing the matter. During a call to Cincinnati radio station WLW, Huggins, a former longtime coach at Cincinnati, was asked about the transfer portal and whether he had a chance of landing a player from Xavier, a Jesuit school and the Bearcats’ crosstown rival. “Catholics don’t do that,” Huggins said. “I tell you what, any school that can throw rubber penises on…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/8/23: Beth Davis, Daphne McNelly Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:30 Segment 3 – 21:34 On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Associate Dean of Clinical Programs Dr. Beth Davis. We also spoke with Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Marketing and Communications Specialist Daphne McNelly.
Commercial flights at the Manhattan Regional Airport were suspended May 5th for a $30 million runway reconstruction project, and the Airport Advisory Board received an exciting update during their Monday meeting. Envoy Manhattan Regional Airport General Manager Brennan Walter, During last month’s meeting, the board was informed that American Airlines decided to suspend all flights from the airport until September 6th rather than the initial plan of September 1st. Walter said there is not a specific date the airline will inform him of the request’s approval or rejection. Also during Monday’s meeting, the board heard updates on the status of…
Officers filed a report for felony contribution to a child’s misconduct and aggravated endangering a child in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan on May 5, 2023, around 9:58 AM. Officers listed a 17-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect gave the victim drugs. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery, aggravated domestic criminal damage to property, and aggravated child endangerment in Manhattan on May 5, 2023. Officers listed a 30-year-old male and a 1-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a known female suspect hit the 30-year-old victim…
Coach Klieman isn’t planning on leaving Manhattan any time soon. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the K-State head coach agreed to terms with the University on a contract extension that pays him $44 million to coach the Wildcats through the 2030 season. The deal comes after Klieman led the Wildcats to a Big 12 Championship and Sugar Bowl appearance during the 2022 season. It is expected to place Klieman in the top half of the Big 12 in salaries among coaches. In four seasons in Manhattan, Klieman is 30-20. The 30 wins are the most through four…
The Manhattan Senior Center celebrated its recent rebranding with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. Center Director Liz Nelson cut the ribbon herself and explained how the center started off with a rather cumbersome name. Nelson said as time progressed, they realized the name was in need of a refresh. Despite the rebrand, Nelson said it is important for the community to understand that their mission and area of service has not changed. Nelson also said the ribbon cutting is an important event to not only celebrate the change but to continue bringing awareness to the center and the services it…
Local nonprofit Thrive is hosting its Musical May Day Extravaganza fundraiser Sunday. Thrive Flint Hills representative Tana Warner says the event promises plenty of fun for all ages. Warner encourages everyone to come out and learn more about their organization and the life-changing work they have done for community members struggling to make ends meet. The May Day Extravaganza runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Liquid Art Winery. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can check out Thrive’s Facebook page. Tickets are also available at the door.