Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education Melanie Highsmith and Kim Wescott, Office Manager at the Chapman Center for Rural Studies discusses love and marriage in the Pioneer Days.
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Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 200 block of Northfield Road in Manhattan on January 19, 2024, at approximately 2:13 PM. Officers listed a 61-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a known 56-year-old male had taken the vehicle without her permission. The estimated total loss is $10,000. Officers responded to the report of an injury accident at the intersection of 4th Street and Fort Riley BLVD in Manhattan on January 19, 2024, at approximately 3:09 PM. When officers arrived on the scene they found three vehicles were involved in the accident; a 2013 white…
Making just their fourth appearance in the Dodge City Tournament of Champions title game, the Manhattan High boys basketball team Saturday fell to the top ranked team in 6A, Wichita Heights, 65-44. The Falcons blitzed the Indians with an 18-0 run that bridged the end of the first quarter and the start of the second to build to a 20 point halftime lead. Manhattan would close the gap in the second half to 14 but could no closer. Jason Kim and Landon Knopp were named to the All-Tournament Team for their performances over the three days, as Manhattan went 2-1.…
Segment 1: On Friday’s show we spoke with Flint Hills Wellness Coalition Director Debbie Nuss about an upcoming kickoff event for Dementia Friendly Manhattan, happening Feb. 1. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 01/19/24: Debbie Nuss, Dementia Friendly Manhattan (Segment 1) Segment 2: We also spoke with Marsha Boswell, of Kansas Wheat, who is one of the organizers of the 20th annual Women Managing the Farm Conference coming to Manhattan Feb. 14 to Feb. 16. News Radio KMAN · 01/19/24 In Focus: Marsha Boswell, Women Managing the Farm Conference Preview (Segment 2)
Jason Kim led three players in double figures and the Manhattan High boys basketball team hit all but four of 30 free throws attempted in Friday’s 66-58 semifinal win over Wichita East at the Tournament of Champions in Dodge City. Kim scored 17, Ian McNabb 14 and Thursday’s hero, Landon Knopp, added 12 as the Indians won their seventh straight. Manhattan led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but Wichita East rallied to take a two point lead at the break before the teams would trade points through the second half. The game had a total…
The 20th annual Women Managing the Farm Conference will be held in Manhattan this February. Women from across the state convene to discuss the latest advancements in agriculture and equipping attendees with resources to help them thrive in their rural communities. A number of keynote speakers will also be giving presentations during the conference. Vice President for Communications of Kansas Wheat, Marsha Boswell, describes the other opportunities provided at the event: Boswell also notes the importance of building local relationships in the agricultural community: The conference this year holds some new opportunities for attendees, including six pre-conference tours in the…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1900 block of Hunting Avenue in Manhattan on January 18. 2024 around 11:08 AM. Officers listed a 27-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his painted black/white Enduro 650 Motorcycle Dirt Bike. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $750. 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.
Business leaders from across the region are convening Friday in Manhattan for the annual Flint Hills Regional Leaders Retreat. The retreat was for years held in Kansas City, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted to a single day event hosted at the Manhattan Conference Center. Chamber President Jason Smith says this has been met with great response, with this year’s attendance hovering around 250 attendees. Smith also discusses the importance of business innovation post-Covid. The retreat highlights keynote speakers brought in to discuss a range of business topics, professional networking opportunities, and presentations from the Manhattan, Junction City, and…