By Rose Gruenbacher A Manhattan man pleaded guilty to charges involving fentanyl on Monday in Riley County District Court and was convicted. Veron Davis, 25, of Manhattan, entered a plea deal coordinated by Davis’ attorney, Jonathan Phelps, and the state’s representative on Monday morning in front of Judge Grant Bannister. Assistant County Attorney John Griffin represented the state when Davis pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl, use of a communication facility in the commission of a felony drug violation, possession of fentanyl and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Bannister accepted all guilty pleas. Davis’ sentencing will be at…
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On today’s episode of Within Reason, host Mike Matson is joined by Stacey Kohlmeier, the new Chair of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and an executive with the Florence Corporation. Stacey shares her vision for the future of the Chamber, her goals in her new role, and how she plans to help drive economic growth and community engagement in Manhattan. Tune in for an insightful conversation about local leadership, business development, and the challenges and opportunities facing Manhattan in the coming years. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen…
A theft by deception was reported on February 10, 2025, at 3:06 PM in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan. Dara’s Fast Lane was targeted when an unknown individual called the store, claiming to be a U.S. Marshal. The caller convinced the store clerk to send a sum of money, resulting in a loss of $1,145. 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. Click here for more local news.
On February 10, 2025, at approximately 2:19 PM, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle trailer in the 1100 block of Thurston Street in Manhattan. The victim, a 77-year-old male, reported that his red, flatbed, single-axle, 10-foot trailer had been taken by an unknown individual. The total loss associated with the theft is estimated at $1,945. 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. Click here for more local news.
Officers filed a report of a stolen vehicle trailer on February 10, 2025, at approximately 2:19 PM in the 1100 block of Thurston Street. Officers listed a 77-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his red, flatbed, single axle, 10′ trailer had been taken by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,945. 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. Officers filed a report of theft by deception on February 10, 2025, at approximately 3:06…
By Parker Eaves The Kansas State men are coming off a big win at home by eight over in-state rival Kansas and are looking at No. 13 Arizona, won by nine against No. 12 Texas Tech. Both of these teams have the longest winning streaks in the Big 12, with Arizona winning six in a row and K-State with five. Arizona is 11-1 in conference play and tied for first place with Houston and their lone loss was on the road to Texas Tech. Arizona’s overall record is 17-6 and they struggled in non-conference going 6-5 with losses to Wisconsin,…
Kansas State senior forward David N’Guessan was named the Big 12 Player of the Week for the first time in his career on Monday afternoon after averaging 21 points in helping Kansas State to wins over Arizona State and No. 16 Kansas last week. N’Guessan averaged 21.0 points on 70.8 percent (17-of-24) shooting, including 50 percent (1-of-2) from 3-point range, and 77.8 percent (7-of-9) from the free throw line to go with 7.5 rebounds in 34.4 minutes per game in victories over the Sun Devils and Jayhawks. He followed his season-high 22-point performance vs. ASU with a team-high 20 points…
Area road crews started the process of pre-treating roads ahead of the predicted winter storm overnight tonight and into Wednesday. The City of Manhattan said on X that they do have an overnight crew on call, but will not deploy them until we start to get accumulating snow. They asked that residents keep vehicles off the streets as much as possible today and especially tomorrow, so plows can better move snow out of the way. Stay tuned to News Radio KMAN for the latest weather updates. Closings and delays can be found here. Click here for the latest updates on…
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas, effective from 9:00 PM Tuesday until 6:00 PM Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected, with total accumulations ranging from 5 to 9 inches across the affected areas. The storm is expected to make roads, especially bridges and overpasses, slick and hazardous, potentially causing difficult travel conditions. Both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes could be severely impacted, with blowing and drifting snow adding to the risks. Residents are advised to prepare by keeping extra supplies, including a flashlight, food, and water, in…
https://youtube.com/live/tFU6hCy1p2M In this episode of Within Reason, host Mike Mattson sits down with Kelly Yarbrough, an artist based in Manhattan, Kansas, and the founder of the Tallgrass Artist Residency. Kelly discusses her creative journey, including how her appreciation for the Kansas Tallgrass Prairie has influenced her work. She shares insights into her mixed media art, which is deeply inspired by the prairie ecosystem and her unique experiences as an artist and arts administrator. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.