Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously authorized contract amendments Tuesday for infrastructure improvements tied to the ongoing Midtown Aggieville project. The city expanded the scope of the project in December, to include a new hotel and parking garage in addition to Back 9 Development’s new multi-use project. That has increased the pricetag for design and construction management with the city’s two hired firms — Olsson and BHS Construction. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers says the funds will support additional infrastructure improvements in the nearby alleys. Mayor Wynn Butler says it’s a good plan. Construction in that area will resume in April.
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Brandon sits down with representatives of USD 383 and Riley County Extension to discuss local business.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Sunset Ave in Manhattan on February 20, 2024, around 6:13 PM. Officers listed the a 19-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into his vehicle and stole sunglasses, a basketball, and golf clubs. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,730. 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. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain…
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:48 Segment 3 – 20:50 Segment 4 – 29:48 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Mayor Wynn Butler offer a preview of Tuesday’s legislative meeting and discuss ongoing city projects. Manhattan Public Library Community Engagement Coordinator Brea Braun previews this weekend’s library book sale to benefit the Manhattan Library Association. Brad Hartenstein, with the Flint Hills Area Builders Association, previews this weekend’s Flint Hills Home Show in Manhattan.
A Manhattan man was briefly taken into custody Monday after turning himself in to Riley County Police on an outstanding warrant from sex crimes with an underage girl. 18 year old Tyler Staatz has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, intercourse with a child between 14 and 16 years in age, indecent liberties with a child between the ages of 14 and 16 and two counts of lewd fondling. Staatz was released after posting $75,000 bond.
The state of Kansas and surrounding region is entering a period of potentially dangerous wildfire conditions thanks to unseasonal warm temperatures and lack of precipitation. The state is coming off of Kansas Wildfire Awareness Week and has seen a number of burn bans implemented at the beginning of what would be burn season. Kansas Mesonet meteorologist, Chip Redmond explains: The elevated temperatures, lack of precipitations, dried grass and seasonal winds combine to make a potentially dangerous combination: Stay up to date with daily weather information and burn notices on NewsRadioKMAN.com
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:01 Segment 3 – 18:25 Segment 4 – 31:26 Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education Melanie Highsmith and members of the Douglass Center Advisory Board speak about the history of the Yuma Street district, the Douglass complex and the new sculptures to be unveiled at a Tuesday ceremony. Guests include board chair Kevin Bryant, board member Adrian Cruz and Douglass Center Recreation Coordinator Kyliah Kellerman.
Unusually warm temperatures have been calculated across the region throughout February. The month, which usually sees temperatures in the teens and single digits, has yet to dip below twenty degrees. Kansas Mesonet meteorologist, Chip Redmond: The resulting warm average temperatures have also begun to fool plant and wildlife into a false early spring: Similarly, the warm temperatures and lack of precipitation have begun to make dangerous wildfires more likely, resulting in the delay of burn season.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (K-State Sports) – A six-inning start from Ty Ruhl, three double plays, and an impressive collegiate debut from Blake Dean propelled K-State to a 6-4 victory over Boston College inside Sloan Park Saturday afternoon. “Today was a great bounce back,” head coach Pete Hughes said. “We’re going to have to do that in the season with less than 24 hours to turn things around emotionally and get back in the winning column, so I’m proud of our guys and their resiliency.” Ruhl (1-0) carried a two-hitter into the seventh inning with four 1-2-3 innings, while striking out six. The redshirt junior allowed just…