Less than 24 hours after sweeping both games from Dodge City, the Manhattan High School Basketball teams took the floor once again on Saturday afternoon and when the day was done each team had another victory in hand. The MHS Girls downed Great Bend at the newly-refurbished MHS gym in a 59-50 decision. After leading 35-18 at halftime, the Tribe held a steady lead through the second half as Darby Price and Caroline Ballard each poured in 19 points. MHS is now 4-0 on the season and in the last two years has won 28 of its last 32 games.…
Author: KMAN Staff
A 61-year old Manhattan Woman was treated at Mercy Regional Health Center for injuries sustained during an aggravated robbery Saturday afternoon. According to a press release from the Riley County Police Department Jessica Farmer told authorities that she was struck by a blunt object and her purse was taken from her as she was walking in an alley in the 900 block of Osage at around 1:30 p.m. Farmer described the suspect who fled as thinly built and about five feet eight inches tall wearing a black jacket and black hat. Farmer was unable to provide the suspect’s race. Riley…
In a back and forth game the Kansas State Wildcats were able to survive their first true road test of the season as they held off a scrappy George Washington team 65-62 Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Angel Rodriguez led the Wildcats with 17 points and sank three consecutive free throws during a critical point of the second half, free throws that ultimately provided the Wildcats their winning victory margin. Rodney McGruder playing in his hometown in front of more than 60 friends and family added 15 points and Will Spradling added 10 points and remained perfect from the free…
The Manhattan city hall has a new Christmas tree to greet visitors entering the building. Mayor Loren Pepperd says that the city purchased the tree at last week’s festival of trees presented by RSVP of the Flint Hills. The tree purchased was one that benefited the USO of Fort Riley. The money from the tree as well as the gifts under it, all went to support the USO. In return, the USO, along with some soldiers from Fort Riley and their spouses came out to city hall on Saturday to help decorate the tree. The theme of the tree, says…
After picking up the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Friday night in Baltimore, Kansas State Quarterback Collin Klein made his way to New York City where on Saturday night the Heisman Trophy will be handed out at the Downtown Athletic Club. Klein is one of three finalists for the award joined by Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel and Notre Dame Lineback Mantei Te’o. Klein is the second player from K-State to be Heisman Finalist. In 1998, Quarterback Michael Bishop finished second in the balloting to Texas Running Back Ricky Williams. In 2003, Running Back Darren Sproles finished fifth but was…
Police released video Friday night that shows officers finding Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher asleep in his car just hours before he killed his girlfriend and later shot himself.
After a five hour trip, the Manhattan High basketball teams were not kind hosts to Dodge City on Friday night, taking both games in the doubleheader. The Indian girls jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead, but found themselves trailing the Lady Demons 17-12 midway through the second quarter. MHS though would finish the half by scoring 12 points unanswered, and went on to the 53-38 victory over Dodge City. Elayna Spilker made 14 of 17 free throw attempts, and scored 18 points to pace the Tribe (3-0). Chandra Sain topped the Lady Demons (1-1) with 11 points. The Manhattan…
21 firemen from five stations in the Riley County area responded to a garage fire at 4740 Freeman Road, Thursday overnight. Damage to the garage is estimated at 15-thousand, with another five to eight thousand dollars of damage to contents in the garage and metal shed, and another thousand dollars damage to the side of the house. The cause is currently under investigation, but is suspected to be the result of an electrical malfunction.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A film crew for an Animal Planet network show is coming to Kansas next month to look for evidence that Bigfoot might be roaming the state. “Finding Bigfoot” producer Sean Mantooth says the TV crew will be in the Wichita area in late January to film scenes for the show. He wouldn’t say where the hunt will take place because he doesn’t want anyone to try to pull a hoax. The Wichita Eagle reports a town hall meeting is scheduled for Jan. 26 in the Wichita area, but Mantooth says the location hasn’t been determined. The most…
SALINA, Kan. (AP) A Salina woman whose car was stolen after she left it running to warm up has been ticketed for leaving her vehicle unattended. The Salina Journal reports the woman’s 1998 Chevrolet Lumina was stolen at 6:45 a.m. Thursday and found about four hours later a block-and-a-half away with its stereo missing. Also missing from the car was a diaper bag containing a wallet. Police spokesman Scott Siemsen says the loss was estimated at $240.