Author: KMAN Staff

Wamego boys golf is your 4A State Champions! In Winfield, the Red Raiders rallied from a 7-shot first-day deficit to win by two strokes over Independence and three over Bishop Miege. Wamego shot a 639 for the two-day tournament. Individually, juniors Talon White, Cash Foltz and Spencer Hecht finished in 7th, 8th and tied for 10th respectively. The 2022-2023 school year was a very successful one for Wamego golf. As the girls team won the 4A state title back in October. Beating 2nd place Winfield by 88 strokes. —– At 6A State in Newton, the Manhattan boys finished in 6th…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/23/23: Jerry Moran, USD 378, USD 475 Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 16:14 Segment 3 – 26:48 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran joins us to preview tomorrow’s ribbon cutting at the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF). USD 378 Riley County Superintendent Cliff Williams visits with us about end of the year activities, graduation and summer programs. USD 475 Geary County Superintendent Reginald Eggleston visits with us about his district’s end of the year activities and summer programs.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Wednesday morning. NBAF leadership, along with a federal delegation will provide remarks during the event, tentatively scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m. The event is not open to the public. It will be available to stream at usda.gov/live. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran spoke to KMAN Tuesday ahead of the milestone achievement. Moran will be hosting US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday, who also attended the NBAF groundbreaking in 2015. Moran says he anticipates many of the long-awaited industry partners will…

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A Junction City man was jailed early Tuesday morning on a Riley County District Court warrant alleging two counts of forgery and a single count of theft. The Riley County Police Department says 30-year-old Joseph Eustice is accused in a Jan. 12 report of fraudulently charging Appletech Design and Construction for gas worth approximately $1,000. Eustice was released from jail after posting a $13,000 bond.

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A report for theft was filed Monday morning in the 2100 block of Mackintosh Ct, after three gold watches were reported stolen. RCPD says a 63-year-old man reported a 29-year-old man took the watches while helping move items into a moving truck. The estimated total loss is about $5,200. — Authorities are also investigating an incident of apparent vandalism at Blue Earth Plaza, reported Monday morning. RCPD says an unknown suspect damaged the Epoxy pebble flooring of the water area in the plaza. Damage was estimated at $5,000. Police have no suspects in the case. Anyone with information is asked…

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Officers filed a report for theft in the 2100 block of Mackintosh Ct. in Manhattan on May 22, 2023, around 8:00 a.m. A 63-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a 29-year-old man stole three gold watches while helping them move home items into a moving truck. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,200. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 400 block of S. 3rd St. in Manhattan on May 22, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. The City of Manhattan was listed as the victim when it was…

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A recent K-State graduate hopes to bring his youthful perspective to the USD 383 school board. On Monday, Nolan Foth (foe-th) filed for a seat on the board this November. In an email to KMAN, Foth said Tuesday he is currently working on a doctorate in physics and has a wide range of work experiences, from his grandparents family farm to work in HR at a regional bank and as a shift lead for a local restaurant. The Salina native says he’s extremely passionate about education and wants to funnel that passion into a productive channel, noting his recent engagement…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/22/23: Sunset Zoo, Flint Hills Discovery Center Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:13 Segment 3 – 22:48 Segment 4 – 29:43 On Monday’s edition of In Focus, Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Coordinator Melissa Kirkwood joins us to highlight zoo happenings. Flint Hills Discovery Center Marketing Coordinator Deanna Likes and Assistant Director/Development Stephen Bridenstine joins us to highlight Sunflower Summer, Mission Aerospace and other summer programming happening at the Discovery Center.

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With a little more than a week until the filing deadline for the November general election, more names are emerging in the race for Manhattan City Commission. The Riley County Clerk’s Office noted Monday that Rosemary Crumly-Loucks filed for a seat on the commission Monday morning. She becomes the fourth person to officially file and fifth overall candidate for a seat on the commission, joining incumbents Mark Hatesohl and John Matta, as well as Peter Oppelt and Rafael Rodriguez Jr. The filing deadline is June 1. The general election is Nov. 7.

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A Manhattan man was arrested over the weekend on a warrant for probation violation. Riley County Police say the warrant against 36-year-old Brian Cottrell stems from an original charge of interference with law enforcement. During his arrest Friday, police say Cottrell was found to be in possession of marijuana, meth, opiate pills and drug parphernalia. He remains jailed on a $16,000 bond.

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