The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for aggravated battery and interference with LEO in the 1000 block of Sunset Ave. in Manhattan on February 2, 2023, around 5:00 a.m. A 24-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/3/23: Karen Hibbard, Debbie Nuss, Shanika Rose, Ben Deaver, Katelyn Andrist Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:58 Segment 3 – 20:44 Segment 4 – 34:42 Segment 5 – 40:33 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Karen Hibbard joined us for one final time before her upcoming retirement from the Chamber of Commerce. In segment 1, Karen discussed upcoming activities in the community in the month of February and highlighted a need for volunteers for Class 2A State Basketball and Special Olympics state basketball tournaments happening…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback expects to practice fully in the next 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl. Mahomes sprained the ankle during the divisional round against Jacksonville, and he was clearly hobbled in last Sunday night’s AFC championship win over Cincinnati. But despite taking a couple of hard shots during that game, and his mad dash in the closing seconds to set up the winning field goal, Mahomes came out of it feeling just fine.…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Wildcats) – Wildcat fans are invited to attend a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Shamrock Practice Facility prior to the men’s basketball game versus Texas on Saturday. The short ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m., and include President Richard Linton, Athletics Director Gene Taylor, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman, along with the lead donors to the project and construction and design teams. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., and fans are encouraged to enter the main doors located on the northwest side of the facility, across from Gate G of the stadium. With…
Kansas plans to give $304 million in taxpayer-funded incentives to a semiconductor company in its largest city to build a huge new factory, but the project won’t go forward without funds the U.S. government has promised for rebuilding the nation’s chip-making capacity. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Kansas has an agreement with Integra Technologies, based in Wichita, for a 10-year package of tax breaks and reimbursement of expenses. State officials said the new, $1.8 billion plant would cover 1 million square feet, have 2,000 employees and create 3,000 additional jobs among suppliers and other local businesses. The announcement comes…
A new principal will roam the halls at Frank V. Bergman Elementary next fall. Haley Lawson was hired this week to succeed Stephen Koch, who is retiring in June. She was appointed Wednesday by the Manhattan-Ogden School Board. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal for Ross Elementary School in Topeka. She has also served as an administrative intern and 4th grade teacher at State Street Elementary School in Topeka. “I look forward to partnering with staff, students, families and the community to continue to make Bergman the best place to learn while allowing students to chase their dreams! I can’t…
Authorities are investigating after a Manhattan woman was accused by her employer of time theft. The Riley County Police Department on Wednesday filed a report for theft by deception and unlawful acts concerning computers in the 800 block of Levee Drive. According to the police investigation, Rescare reported a 33-year-old woman had been clocking in for work from home and inflating time worked, resulting in over $4,400 wrongfully paid to her. No additional details were provided.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/2/23: Ken Burton, Katie Pawlosky, Jessica Pulz, Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:59 Segment 3 – 23:15 Segment 4 – 34:20 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Executive Liaison for USDA’s Agriculture Research Service Jessica Pulz. In our final segments, Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council Lt. General (ret.) Perry Wiggins joined us to discuss news at Fort Riley and a look at things impacting military relations in Kansas this month.
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft by deception and unlawful acts concerning computers in the 800 block of Levee Dr. in Manhattan on February 1, 2023, around 2:15 p.m. Rescare was listed as the victim when…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – With a strong third quarter and a late fourth quarter push, K-State collected a 78-77 upset win over (12/12) Iowa State inside Bramlage Coliseum on Wednesday night. The win snapped a five-game losing streak by the Wildcats against the Cyclones and was K-State’s second Associated Press top-15 win of the season, also downing fourth-ranked Iowa in November. K-State (14-9, 3-7 Big 12) put three in double figures for the 19th time this season and were led by senior Gabby Gregory with a game-high 27 points while playing all 40 minutes for the second straight game. Gregory, who…