Manhattan City Commissioner Linda Morse will not seek another term. Morse confirmed her decision in a Tuesday news release, meaning at least two seats will turn over after the November general election, following the resignation of Usha Reddi earlier this month. In a statement, Morse noted she decided to “term-limit” herself, noting she’s “not a politician, but rather a citizen who stepped forward to serve the community for a few years.” Morse noted several highlights during her tenure, including the Wildcat Creek flood and recovery, NBAF groundbreaking and the attraction of Scorpius, as well as improvements in the city’s North…
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City Manager Ron Fehr briefed the Manhattan City Commission Tuesday on the increasing need to address trash disposal and clean up in Aggieville. Fehr says a current proposal, which will be discussed further at next week’s commission meeting, involves creating a consolidated trash enclosure on Anderson Avenue south of Triangle Park. Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers says this comprehensive discussion and implementation of a solution has to happen sooner rather than later. Hilgers says this proposed solution is temporary, lasting only 5 years, and is meant to give the City a better understanding of what would work best for the…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/9/23: Greg McKinley, Russel Stukey Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:42 Segment 3 – 17:23 Segment 4 – 28:41 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley and Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey joined us to highlight severe weather warnings and precautions as well as fires. We also visited about the new North County ambulance station groundbreaking and the project now underway as well as budget meetings beginning for the 2024 cycle.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 5300 block of William Wood Road in Manhattan on May 8, 2023, around 11:56 AM. Officers listed an 88-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into the victim’s home and took miscellaneous household items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,300. 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. Toni Reis, 38, of Manhattan was arrested while at the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency on…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced today that construction has commenced on a new indoor track and field complex as the department will transition the original football indoor building into a new facility for track and field. “When we announced our facilities master plan back in 2018, we anticipated transitioning the football indoor into a new track and field venue, and we feel like when it is completed, it will be a tremendous home for both training and competition,” Taylor said. “I know our coaching staff and student-athletes will benefit greatly from this enhancement, and…
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins apologized Monday after using a homophobic slur to refer to Xavier fans while also denigrating Catholics during a radio interview. West Virginia’s athletic department called Huggins’ comments “offensive” and said it was reviewing the matter. During a call to Cincinnati radio station WLW, Huggins, a former longtime coach at Cincinnati, was asked about the transfer portal and whether he had a chance of landing a player from Xavier, a Jesuit school and the Bearcats’ crosstown rival. “Catholics don’t do that,” Huggins said. “I tell you what, any school that can throw rubber penises on…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/8/23: Beth Davis, Daphne McNelly Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:30 Segment 3 – 21:34 On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Associate Dean of Clinical Programs Dr. Beth Davis. We also spoke with Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Marketing and Communications Specialist Daphne McNelly.
Commercial flights at the Manhattan Regional Airport were suspended May 5th for a $30 million runway reconstruction project, and the Airport Advisory Board received an exciting update during their Monday meeting. Envoy Manhattan Regional Airport General Manager Brennan Walter, During last month’s meeting, the board was informed that American Airlines decided to suspend all flights from the airport until September 6th rather than the initial plan of September 1st. Walter said there is not a specific date the airline will inform him of the request’s approval or rejection. Also during Monday’s meeting, the board heard updates on the status of…
Officers filed a report for felony contribution to a child’s misconduct and aggravated endangering a child in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza in Manhattan on May 5, 2023, around 9:58 AM. Officers listed a 17-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect gave the victim drugs. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery, aggravated domestic criminal damage to property, and aggravated child endangerment in Manhattan on May 5, 2023. Officers listed a 30-year-old male and a 1-year-old male as the victims when it was reported a known female suspect hit the 30-year-old victim…
Coach Klieman isn’t planning on leaving Manhattan any time soon. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the K-State head coach agreed to terms with the University on a contract extension that pays him $44 million to coach the Wildcats through the 2030 season. The deal comes after Klieman led the Wildcats to a Big 12 Championship and Sugar Bowl appearance during the 2022 season. It is expected to place Klieman in the top half of the Big 12 in salaries among coaches. In four seasons in Manhattan, Klieman is 30-20. The 30 wins are the most through four…