Seg 1: Cats beat Texas to keep NCAA tourney hopes alive Seg 2: Where is K-State on the bubble? Seg 3: MitchPom vs. Iowa State Seg 4: Ask Us Anything
Author: KMAN Staff
Over 800 athletes and coaches from across the state will be pouring into Manhattan for the upcoming Special Olympics state basketball tournament. It’s the second consecutive year Manhattan has hosted the two-day event. Special Olympics Kansas Senior Program Director Krystin Guggisberg gave a rundown of Friday’s events. “We’re starting at Anthony at 10 with our skills competition and cheer competition taking place. Those will take a couple of hours. Then at lunchtime, we’ll start our basketball play. And that actually is at both Anthony and Eisenhower. And then this evening, we actually have a banquet and a dance over at…
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:46 Segment 3 – 17:45 Segment 4 – 35:13 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus Fort Riley officials highlight Month of the Military Child and outdoor recreation opportunities on post. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and local realtor Scott Seel provide an update on the current housing market and updates to ongoing housing projects MHA is involved with.
Officers filed a report of theft in the 1800 block of College Heights Road on March 13, 2024, at approximately 6:49 PM. Officers listed a 65 year-old-male as the victim when it was reported that a known suspect had stolen his aluminum boat and trailer. The total estimated loss in this case is approximately $1,000. 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.
The Flint Hills Woodturners demonstrated the art of wood turning Wednesday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. They were formed in 2013 and are the longest recurring group to attend the event at five years straight. The Manhattan area club is a Part of the Discovery Center’s “Meet the Makers” art event that lasts March 12-15.
Segment 1 – Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim Segment 2 – Purple Power Animal Welfare Society volunteer Jonathan Mertz Segment 3 & 4 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operations Project Manager of Tuttle Creek Lake Brian McNulty and Park Manager Caleb Snider provide updates on lake conditions, recreation and construction.
The Manhattan City Commission discussed funding strategies for wastewater treatment plant upgrades during Tuesday’s work session. The city is planning to use a low-interest loan through the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Commissioners expressed support for the city’s idea to work with Kansas State University also on a project funding opportunity to obtain grant money from the federal government. “I think it’s pretty proactive to try to go after this grant because it will put us ahead of the game if we get surprises from the federal government on changes,” said Mayor Wynn Butler. City officials also believe the improvements to…
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and felony criminal destruction of property in the 2400 block of Buttonwood Drive in Manhattan on March 11, 2024, around 6:55 PM. Officers listed a 39-year-old male and a 42-year-old male officer as the victims and a juvenile as the suspect. Officers arrested the 14-year-old, of Manhattan, on probable cause offenses of aggravated battery, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and felony criminal destruction of property at approximately 6:55 PM. The juvenile was confined at the time of this report in a juvenile facility. Due…
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:24 Segment 3 – 25:15 Segment 4 – 34:38 Riley County Commissioner Kathryn Focke provides an update on county business including the ongoing Keats Sewer District project and legislative matters the county is following as well as long-term planning.