Search crews at the site of a massive explosion that destroyed a popular Kansas City, Mo., restaurant have found the remains of one person, the city’s mayor said Wednesday morning.
Author: KMAN Staff
Due to an anticipated major winter storm, Kansas State University will close the Manhattan and Salina campuses on Thursday, Feb.21. The National Weather Service forecast calls for heavy snow to begin Thursday morning and continue through the day, creating hazardous travel conditions. Essential employees should report to work to maintain mission critical operations. The university expects a return to normal operations at both campuses on Friday. Hale Library will be closed on the Manhattan campus. For a complete list of weather-related closures and announcements, visit our Closings and Cancellations page on this website.
What KMAN first reported nearly two weeks ago is now finalized as former Kansas State Wildcat Football standout Andre Coleman is returning to the program after a nearly 20-year absence. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Head Football Coach Bill Snyder. A four-year letterwinner at wide receiver under Snyder from 1990-93, Coleman spent the last three seasons on head coach and former K-State offensive lineman Eric Wolford’s staff. Coleman, who went on to have a successful five-year career in the NFL as a player, also became the first Wildcat football player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl.…
After a Manhattan man was arrested on a warrant, he reported numerous items had been taken from his residence as well. Scott Pittenger (26) was arrested around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday for a warrant for motion to provoke probation. This warrant stems from two different charges-driving while suspended and no proof of insurance. His bond was set at $1,000. It is unknown whether Pittenger reported a residential theft while he was in jail, or after he bonded and returned home, but he did report numerous items were missing from his residence. An electric hand drill, chainsaw and Beachwood bass guitar were…
Wamego’s electric rates topped the agenda list at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. City Manager Merl Page reminded the Commission back when the City renegotiated the contract for wholesale power supply, a decision was made to have regular rate reviews. He said a review has been in the works for the last several months, and the preliminary report found the revenue requirements are 7 to 8 percent greater than current levels. Page noted there has not been a significant rate increase since 1998, and to expect the discussion to come up again. In other business, Page said the City has been…
A contract for 40 million dollars toward utility work at the National Bio and Agro defense facility to be built in Manhattan reportedly has come through. U-S Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan made that announcement Tuesday, indicating the Senate Appropriations committee he serves on had just received news of the contract award. There had been a bit of a hold-up, with the committee appropriating the funding, but Homeland Security taking its time giving its official okay. It’s been more than four years since Manhattan was selected as the site for the facility, to be located on the north side of…
Authorities in Kansas City, Missouri are using dogs to search for victims, after a massive explosion and fire. More than a dozen people are known injured, two critically, after the explosion destroyed a restaurant.
Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans don’t need semi-automatic weapons to protect their homes because a couple of blasts from a shotgun will scare off intruders. He was speaking in an online video as part of a Facebook town hall.
The Manhattan City Commission meeting on Tuesday night saw the passing of several rezoning measures to allow new construction projects to go forward. However, it was the final general agenda item that caused some debate. The commission considered a new initiative which would allow a proposed daycare program to be held at the Sunset Zoo Nature Exploration Center. Commissioner Wynn Butler said he considered it a bad idea to get the city involved in the project due it exhibiting traits beyond what was initially envisioned for the center. Butler called it “mission creep”, and said he doubted the initial voters envisioned running a…
A massive fire is burning in an upscale shopping and entertainment district in Kansas City. Video showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency responders battling a massive blaze through heavy smoke.