Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:26 Segment 3 – 19:44 Segment 4 – 29:02 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Daryn Soldan, and Christian Bishop with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. We also replayed our interview with Sen. Usha Reddi.
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By AJ Dome/Manhattan Mercury The Kansas wheat harvest is fully underway, and ag producers are trying to finish cuttings after recent storms brought interruptions. The wheat harvest across the state is about 30% complete, according to officials from the Kansas Wheat Commission. This time last year saw only 6% harvest completion, while the average for the week ending June 16 is 8% complete. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service rated winter wheat conditions at 25% poor to very poor, 36% fair and 39% good to excellent. Fourth-generation farmer Bryant Olson is in the middle of cutting his…
It’s expected to heat back up in the listening area over the next couple of days and into the weekend. Temperatures are expected to touch the mid-to-upper 90s over the weekend, with highs of 96 on Saturday and 94 on Sunday in Manhattan. The Little Apple could see triple digits at the start of next week as well, with highs of 101 and 100 on Monday and Tuesday. Kansas Mesonet meteorologist Chip Redmond says this is around the time of year the Little Apple sees triple digit temperatures. Wamego will see 95 as its high on Saturday while Fort Riley…
Armon Bosse Jr., of Onaga, has announced his running for the district 5 seat on the Pottawatomie County commission. Bosse says his previous 7 years on the planning and zoning board has given him the institutional knowledge required for the county commissioner position. Solar power is something Bosse would like to incorporate more in the Northern parts of the county. He said his experience with working with local board members gave him a close look at what the county needs. Pottawatomie County has four seats on the upcoming primary ballot for the county commission, which is expanding from three…
Officers filed a report of making false information, forgery, and theft on June 18, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM in the 2300 block of Anderson Ave. Officers listed Advena Living as the victim when it was reported a female employee falsified timesheets and forged signatures resulting in false wages being paid in the amount of $7,196.24. Officers filed a report of criminal discharge of a firearm on June 18, 2024, at approximately 7:16 PM in the 1900 block of Hunting Ave. Officers listed society as the victim when it was reported the 33-year-old male subject discharged a firearm inside his…
The Manhattan city commission unanimously approved the adoption of the Move MHK parks and rec master plan at Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioners adopted the plan which included four recommendations from the Parks and Rec advisory board that will be further explored. Commissioner Karen McCulloh wants to support the advisory board’s decision to include the recommendations… 0618- McCulloh1 The four recommendations are for the City Commission revisit the combined pool gymnasium facility versus and aquatic only family focused facility. The location in City Park be reviewed, an intergovernmental partnership be formed with the City of Manhattan, Riley County, USD-383, and K-State regarding…
News Radio KMAN’s AJ Shaw sits down with Manhattan Interim City Manager Jason Hilgers and Mayor Susan Adamchak. Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 13:08 Segment 3: 20:48 Segment 4: 31:13
Officers filed a report of aggravated burglary and violation of a court order on June 18, 2024, at approximately 12:19 AM in the 200 block of 5th Street in Manhattan. Officers listed a 67-year-old male and a 21-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a female known to the victims attempted to enter their residence. 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.
By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury The Riley County commission on Monday unanimously approved a letter of support for a federal grant to help pay for trails project. The Flint Hills Regional Council and the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization are partnering to apply for the 2024 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, a grant from the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant will cover two different projects. The first is the planning and design to connect Manhattan’s trail network on Casement Road, Marlatt Avenue, and US Highway 24 up to Tuttle Creek State Park, a two-mile stretch.…
Hans Tessmann announced he is running for the newly created district 4 seat on the Pott. County commission. District #4 includes St. George and the surrounding township. Tessman said he has come around to the idea of the commission expansion after initially voting against it… He also added that his main priority is to help give his district the proper representation in the county. Tessmann said he will look to bring projects to the district, but only if businesses pay their own share… The primary takes place August 6th.