In response to the predicted severe winter weather conditions for this evening and tomorrow, City Hall and all City of Manhattan facilities will be closed to the public on Thursday, February 21, 2013. A small number of necessary personnel will report to City Hall to answer phone calls from the public and direct operating crews. Snow and ice removal crews have already begun preparations for the predicted snow and will continue preventative and clean-up duties throughout the storm for primary and secondary routes. At this time, the City plans to resume normal operations on Friday, February 22, 2013. cityofmhk.com, has…
Author: KMAN Staff
Secretary of State John Kerry says the greatest challenge to U.S. foreign policy is not emerging China or Middle East instability. It’s Congress. He calls the budget impasse a threat.
An attorney for Jesse Jackson Jr. says the former congressman “has serious health issues” that are directly related to his legal troubles.
Most of Aggieville becomes a tow-zone if a “Snow Emergency” is declared. Folks have 2 hours, post-declaration, to move their vehicles. Affected streets: Moro Street, from Eleventh Street to Manhattan Avenue; Twelfth Street, from Bluemont Avenue to the alley 165 feet south of Laramie Street; Manhattan Avenue, from Bluemont Avenue to Laramie Street; Entrance road to Triangle Park, from Anderson Avenue.
Search crews at the site of a massive explosion that destroyed a popular Kansas City, Mo., restaurant have found the remains of one person, the city’s mayor said Wednesday morning.
Due to an anticipated major winter storm, Kansas State University will close the Manhattan and Salina campuses on Thursday, Feb.21. The National Weather Service forecast calls for heavy snow to begin Thursday morning and continue through the day, creating hazardous travel conditions. Essential employees should report to work to maintain mission critical operations. The university expects a return to normal operations at both campuses on Friday. Hale Library will be closed on the Manhattan campus. For a complete list of weather-related closures and announcements, visit our Closings and Cancellations page on this website.
What KMAN first reported nearly two weeks ago is now finalized as former Kansas State Wildcat Football standout Andre Coleman is returning to the program after a nearly 20-year absence. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Head Football Coach Bill Snyder. A four-year letterwinner at wide receiver under Snyder from 1990-93, Coleman spent the last three seasons on head coach and former K-State offensive lineman Eric Wolford’s staff. Coleman, who went on to have a successful five-year career in the NFL as a player, also became the first Wildcat football player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl.…
ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla shares his thoughts on K-State, the Big 12 and who to watch for in March. [mp3-jplayer]
After a Manhattan man was arrested on a warrant, he reported numerous items had been taken from his residence as well. Scott Pittenger (26) was arrested around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday for a warrant for motion to provoke probation. This warrant stems from two different charges-driving while suspended and no proof of insurance. His bond was set at $1,000. It is unknown whether Pittenger reported a residential theft while he was in jail, or after he bonded and returned home, but he did report numerous items were missing from his residence. An electric hand drill, chainsaw and Beachwood bass guitar were…
Wamego’s electric rates topped the agenda list at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. City Manager Merl Page reminded the Commission back when the City renegotiated the contract for wholesale power supply, a decision was made to have regular rate reviews. He said a review has been in the works for the last several months, and the preliminary report found the revenue requirements are 7 to 8 percent greater than current levels. Page noted there has not been a significant rate increase since 1998, and to expect the discussion to come up again. In other business, Page said the City has been…