Author: KMAN Staff
Seg 1: Mark Pope could be the Jerome Tang of the SEC Seg 2: NBA caliber talent visiting Manhattan this week Seg 3: Rashee Rice arrested on two felony charges Seg 4: Local softball player has insane stats Seg 1: Matt Wells on improving Avery Johnson and offense Seg 2: Does KSU have interest in a Duke transfer from Kansas City? Seg 3: Blindly Rank 5 Seg 4: Ask Us Anything
On Friday’s In Focus, Flint Hills ATA Bus Marketing and Communications specialist Daphne McNelly, Thrive! Flint Hills Executive Director Jayme Morris-Hardeman, MDCC Chris Gergeni and Doug Meloan and Chip Redmond from Kansas Mesonet.
Seg 1: Holy Royals! Seg 2: A lot of SEC egos hurt this week Seg 3: Big 12 forming the “Collegiate Officiating Consortium” Seg 1: Jerome Tang and K-State MBB loading up on visits Seg 2: Interview with K-State baseball coach Pete Hughes Seg 3: OJ Simpson dies of cancer at 76 Seg 4: Ask Us Anything
Kansas Mesonet meteorologist Chip Redmond gave an update on how recent weather conditions contributed to the Burklund / Axelton fire, which burned over 8,000 acres in Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Redmond encourages citizens to constantly check the weather and local burn recommendations because high temperatures and wind make burning dangerous and difficult to contain. He says this weekend will not have favorable weather conditions for controlled burning… Next week, however, a major storm system will move into the plains that could produce rain and severe weather spanning several days. Redmond says the moisture is great news… One final freeze is…
By Beth Day, The Times of Pottawatomie County One of Wamego’s favorite events — the annual Tulip Festival — is coming this weekend. Centered around the city park and extending into the downtown area, the Tulip Festival offers hand made crafts, foods and fun for thousands of visitors. City of Wamego Communications Specialist Gabby Jensen previewed this weekend’s events during Monday’s edition of KMAN’s In Focus. Activities will include children’s activities, such as bounce houses and a petting zoo, Adults can partake in a beer- and wine-tasting tent. In addition, there will be entertainment at the gazebo. The Tulip Festival itself…
By Megan Moser, The Mercury A Manhattan chiropractor has been convicted of committing sexual battery against a patient. The Manhattan Mercury reports that the conviction came during a one-day bench trial Tuesday for Kenyon Erickson, owner of Erickson Chiropractic. Erickson was charged in connection to an April 2022 incident against a then 46-year-old victim, according to court documents. Sentencing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. May 21. To read more on this story visit TheMercury.com.
Preliminary estimates show the Burklund/Axelton fire burned at least 8,200 acres in Riley and Pottawatomie counties. Deputy Riley County Fire Chief Doug Russell told county commissioners Thursday that the fire is still estimated to be 90% contained. Russell says about 60% of the burned area is within the Riley County boundaries. Officials previously stated that what remains of the fire no longer poses a threat to homes or structures. One home was destroyed and several others had to be evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported. County emergency officials are still operating on the state’s backup radio communication system,…
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 13:53 Segment 3: 19:57 Segment 4: 32:00 — Fort Riley Museum Director Dr. Robert Smith discusses the latest happenings at the museum. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook, Commissioner Brad Claussen and Chair of the Housing MHK Fund and Manhattan Workforce Housing Steering Committee Scott Seel.