News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/23/22: Colene Lind, Andrew Smith, Robbin Cole Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:33 Segment 3 – 19:44 Segment 4 – 32:35 On Thrusday’s edition of In Focus, Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at K-State, Dr. Colene Lind joins us alongside Andrew Smith, Director of the News and Sports Program at the AQ Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communication for a conversation about sports in the community and its role in society. Pawnee Mental Health Services Executive Director Robbin Cole to recap last month’s Pancakes for Pawnee fundraiser,…
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The New York Jets and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The speedy and versatile Hardman gives the Jets and new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett another playmaker on what could be a much-improved offense. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Jets hadn’t announced the agreement. ESPN first reported Hardman and the Jets agreed to terms on a contract. Financial terms weren’t immediately available, but NFL Network reported it could be worth up to $6.5…
Wichita State hired Paul Mills away from Oral Roberts on Wednesday to turn around its languishing men’s basketball program, landing what has been one of the hottest names among mid-major coaches. The 50-year-old Mills led the the Golden Eagles to two of the past three NCAA Tournaments, engineering upsets of Ohio State and Florida as a No. 15 seed in 2021 before going 30-5 this past season and losing to Duke as a No. 5 seed. He replaces Isaac Brown, who was fired after three seasons as the Shockers slowly slipped toward mediocrity. “My family and I are extremely excited about being a part of Wichita State,” said…
Officers filed a report for burglary, theft, and criminal damage to property in the 300 block of N. 4th St. in Manhattan on March 22, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. A 23-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his car was broken into sometime over the past five weeks and the radio, center console, and gear shift were stolen from inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,600. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to…
A Riley County man was involved in a crash Wednesday morning that claimed the life of another. The Kansas Highway Patrol says a passenger car was eastbound on K-140 in Ellsworth County and missed a stop sign. The car was struck at the intersection of K-156 by a southbound semi. The car’s driver, 70-year-old Donald Svita, of Pueblo, Colorado died on scene. The semi driver, 39-year-old Luke Johnson, of Randolph, sustained a possible injury, according to the crash report, and was transported to the Ellsworth Medical Center.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Three true freshmen pitchers, Nick Goodwin’s five RBI and 14 hits put K-State back into the win column as the Wildcats defeated St. Thomas, 11-3, on Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium. After registering just three hits in the past five games, Goodwin swung his way out a slump going 3-for-3 at the plate while sending out his 26th career home run. The Wildcats (14-7, 1-2 Big 12) produced double figure hits for the eighth time on the season to take game one of the two-game series with the Tommies (1-13, 0-3 Summit). “Tonight was a good bounce back…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – K-State used a pair of decisive runs in the first half to down Wyoming, 71-55, on Tuesday night in the second round of the 2023 Postseason WNIT at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats have won 21 straight home games against non-conference opponents. K-State (19-16) was led by the trio of Serena Sundell, Gabby Gregory and Brylee Glenn as the group combined for 49 of K-State’s 71 points. Sundell led all scorers with 20 points on 5-of-6 shooting and a 9-of-10 effort from the foul line. Sundell’s nine made free throws were the second-most in a WNIT game in school history. The sophomore…
GAME 35 15/13 [3-seed] KANSAS STATE (25-9, 11-7 Big 12) vs. [7-seed] MICHIGAN STATE (21-12, 11-8 Big Ten) NCAA East Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 23, 2023 >> 5:30 p.m. CT >> Madison Square Garden (19,812) >> New York, N.Y. TELEVISION TBS / March Madness App (link here) Brian Anderson (play-by-play) Jim Jackson (analyst) Allie LaForce (sideline reporter) Tom Heitz (producer) NATIONAL RADIO Westwood One [link here] Satellite Radio: Sirius XM Ch. 134 or 202 Gary Cohen (play-by-play) Jon Crispin (analyst) RADIO K-State Sports Network Flagships: // KMAN 1350 & WIBW 580 Online: Varsity Network [free] / www.kstatesports.com/watch [free] Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play) Stan…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/22/23: Eric Reid, Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Jessica Dunham, Gina Shope, Jim Franke Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:14 Segment 3 – 19:52 Segment 4 – 30:47 On Wednesday’s In Focus, USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and Board Vice President Jayme Morris-Hardeman join us to discuss Kindergarten Open House, registration opening up for STEM and Driver’s Ed and a preview of tonight’s school board meeting. Manhattan Optimist Club’s Jim Franke joins us to highlight the organization’s upcoming Spaghetti Feed this weekend. In our last segment we replayed a segment from March 15,…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave newborns to die after unsuccessful abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House was set to take a final vote Wednesday on a bill declaring that when an abortion procedure inadvertently results in a live birth, medical personnel must take the same steps to preserve the newborn’s life as “a reasonably diligent and conscientious” provider would with other live births. The measure is similar to a proposed Montana law that voters there rejected in…