U.S. Senator Jerry Moran visited Flint Hills Christian School on Monday to get a closer look at how local schools operate. Senator Moran says he travels to see around 30 academic institutions every year, mostly public schools, so the purpose of Monday’s visit was to see the differences between public and private school operations. “I try to connect with younger people,” Moran said. “Many of the things I do cause me to be surrounded by people nearly my age and sometimes older, so this gives me a chance to have contact with students, teachers and administrators. I think some people…
Author: KMAN Staff
Seg. 1 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Seg. 2 – Transfer portal targets Dug McDaniel & Tarris Reed visit K-State Seg. 3 – Baseball drops series to Texas Seg. 4 – Final Four predicitions
Officers filed a report of forgery, making false information, and theft by deception in the 200 block of S. Seth Child Road on March 29, 2024, at approximately 10:06 AM. Officers listed Community First National Bank, First National Bank, and Bayer Construction as the victims when it was reported a 56-year-old male from Topeka fraudulently cashed checks and/or paid for services with fraudulent checks. Total loss associated with this report is $10,099.78. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave. on March 29, 2024, at approximately 10:16 AM. Officers listed a 16-year-old male as…
The Manhattan Lions Club hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning at City Park. Local children ages 2-8 collected easter eggs hidden around various locations within the park. Leila Gillespie has been a Manhattan Lions Club member for over 20 years, and says the Easter egg hunt tradition is a long-standing one. “This has been going on for the Manhattan lions since back in the days when they used to boil the eggs and color them and so on. Probably at least 50 years ago and we do it every year. It’s something we delight in. “…
Seg 1: #23 K-State baseball has won 10 straight Seg 2: Blindly Rank 5 Seg 3: Michigan forward transfer Tarris Reed visiting K-State Seg 4: Griddy Cam Seg 5: March Madness check-in Seg 6: Ask Us Anything
Riley County emergency management teamed up with the National Weather Service to teach a free storm spotter class Thursday night at Pottorf Hall. Meteorologist Chad Omitt spoke to a few dozen residents about many topics including severe weather safety tips, how to report information, and an in-depth look at local weather patterns. “We talk to a lot of folks about preparedness and awareness, putting a plan together. Where are you going to go when a warning is issued. Having multiple ways of getting information is important too.” Riley County has a storm spotter program which is currently administered through Emergency…
By Tim Weideman news@themercury.com Short-term rentals are causing a stir in at least one Riley County neighborhood. Several residents of Terra Heights Drive raised concerns during Thursday’s Riley County Commission meeting ranging from parties causing disturbances to trespassing on neighbors’ properties. Popularized by platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, short-term rentals are privately owned homes, condos and other housing that owners make available to people needing a place to stay for varying periods of time. The properties are advertised and booked through the online platforms. People who stay in short-term rentals typically are visiting an area temporarily for vacation or…
On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Alan VanNahmen of the Manhattan Lions Club, Flint Hills Foster Teen Camps Fundraising Coordinator Emily Garwood, Katrina Clark of the Fort Riley Substance Abuse Program and State Senator Usha Reddi.