Author: KMAN Staff
A day after qualifying all 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s 6A State Tournament in Wichita, two Manhattan wrestlers won titles to cap regional action, while three others placed second for the weekend. Indians coach Shawn Bammes said Saturday was the day to push for points to challenge for a regional title after getting everyone into state with their Friday wrestling. Ezekiel Witt remained unbeaten on the season in winning by fall over Jamal Garrett of Wichita Southeast for the 113 pound title. Cameron Coonrod held on for a 5-4 decision over Cooper Stivers of Washburn Rural for the title at…
Riley County Police are investigating after a 21-year-old Manhattan man says he was struck in the head with a baseball bat.Police filed a report for aggravated battery just after midnight Friday in the 900 block of Leavenworth Street, listing an unknown male suspect. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
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Manhattan High stands in third place as a team after the Friday rounds of the 6A Wrestling Regional at Wichita North, having qualified 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s state tournament. Five Indians will wrestle for regional titles on Saturday, having won all three of their matches to start the tournament, which resumes Saturday morning. Newsradio KMAN will resume updates on air Saturday morning and continue through the day. Team Scores 1 Topeka-Washburn Rural 200.0 2 Maize 179.0 3 Manhattan 175.0 4 Lawrence-Free State 125.5 5 Derby 123.0 6 Garden City 120.5 7 Junction City 82.0 Friday’s Results 113 – Ezekiel…
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly delivered the Landon Lecture at Kansas State University on Friday. Kelly helped University President Rich Linton in celebrating the 161st birthday of the school, in addition to giving a speech in the student union. The Governor emphasized how important it is for citizens to avoid divisive political messaging. She continues and says reaching out to those who have different beliefs is a necessary part to any democracy. Kelly connects this idea to the expansion of Medicaid and how people of both political parties are in support of it. The Landon Lecture was started in 1966 by…
Officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 900 block of Leavenworth Street in Manhattan on February 16, 2024, around 12:05 AM. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported struck in the head with a baseball bat by an unknown male subject. 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. Brian Droge, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on February 15, 2024, around 10:37 AM. Droge was arrested on a Riley…
Segment 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/21624-in-focus-seg-1-shepherds-crossing?si=eabdd1af17a24c10b263686694e70b8c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing C. Clyde Jones joins us to discuss Sharing with the Shepherd Month at Shepherd’s Crossing. Segment 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/21624-in-focus-seg-2-rep-kenny-titus?si=94ab1fd99ccf4f028fefe7ffb01868d4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing 51st District State Rep. Kenny Titus provides a weekly legislative update from Topeka. Segment 3: https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/0216-riley-county-extension-4h-agent-john-jobe?si=32cfd9e09cf74f7481e1273fd8eef570&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Riley County Extension 4-H Agent John Jobe discusses an event coming up for 4-H youth at Riley County Grade School and previews the group’s annual 4-H garage sale coming up this spring. Segment 4: https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/21624-in-focus-seg-4-devyn-trondson?si=642ad007e1f5459b8c4fc9c4128f3b1f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Devyn Trondson, cast member in Pretty Woman: The Musical, offers a preview of this Sunday’s show at McCain Auditorium.
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