News Radio KMAN went on the air 75 years ago today. Today, Mike is joined by long-time KMAN general manager Rich Wartell and by Ned Seaton, publisher of the Manhattan Mercury. Exploring the history of the station and its community impact, the trio also look ahead to the next 75 years serving the area. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
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Dylan Murnahan, 23, of Manhattan was arrested on June 3, 2025, at approximately 3:17 p.m. on a Clay County District Court warrant for probation violation. Murnahan was issued no bond and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Noah Parmigiani, 26, of Manhattan was arrested on June 3, 2025 at approximately 9:04 p.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This warrant stems from original charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, criminal deprivation of a firearm, and criminal deprivation of property. Parmigiani was issued a…
On today’s show Mike is joined by Terry Force, commissioner on Pottawatomie County’s newly expanded five-member county commission. Long-time land surveyor and former mayor of Wheaton, Force shares his experience and expertise on the future of the area. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Miles Ellner, 16, of Manhattan was arrested on June 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for aggravated robbery. Ellner was issued no bond and remains confined at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center at the time of this report. Josie Friesen, 15, of Manhattan was arrested on June 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for aggravated robbery. Friesen was issued no bond and remains confined at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center at the time of this report. These arrests are in connection to a report filed for aggravated robbery in the 1500 block of Pipher Ln.…
Manhattan city officials have announced they are soliciting bids from businesses and organizations for naming rights to the new athletic facilities under construction at CiCo Park. The new complex will feature four new youth baseball and softball fields in the northeast portion of the park, with upgraded amenities. There are five different tiers for naming rights. Level A sponsorships start at $1,500 and would include naming rights on fence signage, foul poles, streaming ads and more. Double-A packages include names on scoreboards, playgrounds, dugouts, or bullpens, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The Triple-A package would allow a business to name…
Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact the region today, with the heaviest activity likely across east-central Kansas. Forecasters say conditions are favorable for a few strong to severe storms, which could bring hail and damaging winds. Alongside the threat for severe weather, the risk for flash flooding is also on the rise, particularly in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Stay weather-aware and tuned in to News Radio KMAN throughout the day as conditions continue to evolve.
After run through the 4A State Baseball Championship, Rock Creek came just short of defending their title from a year ago, finishing as state runners-up following a hard-fought 6-4 loss to Fort Scott in the championship game. Rock Creek — the reigning 4A state champions — picked up a first-round win over Mulvane to move into the semifinal matchup on day two of this year’s tournament. The Mustangs secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over McPherson in the semifinals, thanks in part to a strong pitching performance from Ryker Zoeller that carried the Mustangs through eight impressive innings, allowing just three…
WICHITA — After finishing second last year, Slade Smith had one goal in the Class 4A high jump — grabbing that gold medal. The senior did just that, jumping 6 feet, 9 inches to bring home a first-place finish for Wamego. “It feels amazing to be a state champion,” Smith said. “I mean, I knew I could and was going to do it, but it still feels amazing to be on the podium.” Subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury to read the rest of the story!
WICHITA — It was an unforgettable weekend for the Manhattan girls’ track team, finishing Class 6A runners-up at the state meet with 64 points. It came down to the final event, but Shawnee-Mill Valley edged MHS out with 70 points. “It was a total team effort,” head coach Kory Cool said. “We did what we came to do, which was get on the podium for the first time in 23 years. You just can’t ask for anything more.” Subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury to read the rest of the story!
Manhattan, Kan. – Officers filed a report for attempted murder in the 1st degree, aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, domestic battery, and criminal damage to property in Manhattan on May 30, 2025, at approximately 12:46 a.m. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a 23-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Lane Luthi, 23, of Junction City, KS was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant in connection to this report for attempted murder in the 1st degree, aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat,…