Fort Riley will be helping service members and families get job opportunities this Thursday.
Author: KMAN Staff
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Sports) – A six-game home slate that features three games against teams new to the conference over the last two years highlights the 2024 football schedule that was announced Tuesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. K-State opens the 2024 campaign on August 31 against UT Martin in the first ever meeting between the schools before the Wildcats travel to face Tulane on September 7. The game at Tulane marks the second-straight season the Wildcats will play a road non-conference game, their first time doing so since a three-year span in 2015 (UTSA),…
Brandon sits down with representatives of Manhattan Lions Club, Corporate Pinewood Derby, UFM, and USD 384 to discuss local business.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash in the 300 block of E. Poyntz in Manhattan on January 29, 2024, around 10:33 AM. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 2004 Silver Saturn Ion driven by Erica Arnold, 21, of Wamego crashed with a 2014 black Dodge Journey driven by Robert Bellinder, 61, of St. George. Bellinder was transported to Via Christi for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Arnold was issued a citation for improper right turn. Brian Droge, 43, of Manhattan was arrested in the 1600 block of Osage Street in Manhattan on January 29, 2024,…
Riley County commissioners decided Monday to table discussions on how to finance the county’s looming facility upgrades. A space study analysis was conducted in 2012 and projected the costs to be around $25 million. Due to inflation, the commissioners now believe that this number could be between $40-$60 million dollars. During their Monday meeting, the commissioners were presented with three ways to pay for facility upgrades. County Clerk Rich Vargo… The first way would be cash, which would come from the capital improvements fund. The second option would be through a bond which would require an election. The final option…
Brandon sits down with representatives from the Flint Hills Discovery Center to discuss local business, as well as Congressman Jake LaTurner to discuss matters of state.
Officers filed a report of criminal deprivation of property on January 27, 2024, in the 1100 block of Thurston Street, Manhattan, Kansas at approximately 10:03 PM. Officers listed a 37-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a 38-year-old female known to him left in the victim’s 2019 green Toyota Camry. 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. Jacob Thompson, 26, of Ogden was arrested while in the 200 block of E. 9th Street in Junction City, Kansas, on January…
Wamego’s wrestlers took fifth as a team, Rock Creek’s 12th at the annual Baldwin Boys Invitational Saturday. Knox Karnowski of the Red Raiders claimed the title at 138, the only individual title claimed on the day by a local wrestler. At 106, Harry Costa placed second, Thomas McIntyre took second at 150, Talon Conrad claimed third at 175, Jake Meyer was the runner up at 215 and Mason King placed third at 285. Hayden Wolfe placed 7th at 120, Tyler Hecke did the same at 126, Ethan Ibendahl took sixth at 157. For Rock Creek, Aidan McKinney finished second at…
Manhattan has become a new home for more than 200 refugees in recent years. Valor Honey was recently awarded a grant to conduct training for Afghan Allies living in the area. The Manhattan organization is teaming with Manhattan Area Resettlement (MART) to offer the Honeybee Refugee Employability and Mental Health Program. The initiative is designed to integrate refugees into the community through beekeeping. The team aims to provide comprehensive training in beekeeping and honey production, fostering both employment opportunities and mental wellbeing for refugees in Manhattan. The one-year pilot will will address the need for employment and mental health support…