Riley County, Kan. – Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 2200 block of Buckingham in Manhattan on March 21, 2023, around 11:40 AM. Officers listed a 48-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took her grey 2010 Dodge Charger. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,000. 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 up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and theft in the 500 block…
Author: KMAN Staff
Manhattan City Commissioners considered a request Tuesday to contribute funding for the ELEVATE FUND, a local revolving loan program that provides financial support to community entrepreneurs in a more accessible and equitable way. The ELEVATE FUND operates through partnership and collaboration between the nonprofit group SPARK, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and multiple other organizations. SPARK Executive Director Sarah Siders explained more details about the program. Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development Daryn Soldan also said the program helps address the biggest obstacle new business owners face: access to capital. Soldan said despite its ability to make support…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Jerome Tang was tearing around his property on an unseasonably warm spring day not long ago, just before Kansas State headed down Interstate 70 for the Big 12 Tournament, when he noticed his four-wheeler was running out of fuel. So, the Wildcats’ coach did what anyone would do in a small town: He steered that bad boy onto the road, conveniently forgetting that it wasn’t exactly street legal, and headed off for the service station. “So I’m zooming down and the college kids are outside. They’re hollering at you, happy to see you. I mean, how…
GAME 35 | 2023 Postseason WNIT – Second Round Wyoming (23-10, 13-5 MWC) at K-State (18-16, 5-13 Big 12) March 21, 2023 | 6 p.m. | Bramlage Coliseum (11,000) | Manhattan, Kan. Television Big 12 Now on ESPN+ Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller Analyst: Missy Heidrick Sideline: Jazsmin Halliburton Radio K-State Sports Network Online: kstatesports.com Play-by-Play: Matt Walters Analyst: Kristin Waller Live Stats kstatesports.com Series History vs. Wyoming • K-State leads the series with Wyoming, 4-3. • Head coach Jeff Mittie is 8-6 in his career against Wyoming. • K-State is 3-0 against the Cowgirls in games played in Manhattan. • The Wildcats are…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/21/23: Ron Fehr, Mark Hatesohl, Ryan Almes Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:08 Segment 3 – 23:07 Segment 4 – 31:11 On Tuesday’s In Focus, Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr, Mayor Mark Hatesohl and Deputy Manhattan Fire Chief Ryan Almes join us. In segment 1, city officials share information about the ongoing structural problems at Royal Towers and the city’s plan to help residents safely move out of the building by May 1. In segment 2, city officials also weigh in on last week’s announcement of a pause on the Midtown Aggieville…
Riley County, Kan. – Christy Woolsey, 39, of Manhattan was arrested on March 20, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. for her Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant stems from an original arrest of Woolsey on February 15, 2023, for possession of meth. Woolsey remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $25,000.
Riley County says some fees associated with environmental health permits, land use permits and licensing processes will increase this month to help offset county costs, though the county maintains it will continue to cover the bulk of costs for all Planning & Development and Environmental Health Services. Fees for services such as wastewater system repair permits, mobile home park licensing, and publishing of public notices will increase, but the county will continue to absorb the remainder of the costs as part of the annual Planning & Development Budget. Mobile home park (MHP) licensing fees have increased based on the intensive…
The Riley County Police Department provided an update during the county’s Law Board meeting on Monday in regard to the activity during this year’s Fake Patty’s Day celebration. RCPD Captain Greg Steere indicated to the board that overall activity numbers were low when compared to years past (report can be viewed below). However, an influx of activity on Ratone Street was cause for concern. During the March 7th Manhattan City Commission meeting, residents of Ratone Street said hundreds, if not thousands, of people flooded the area resulting in property damage, trespassing, lewd behavior, violence and more. Board Member and City…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Head coach Jerome Tang has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Monday (March 20). Tang is a finalist, along with Purdue’s Matt Painter, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson and Marquette’s Shaka Smart. Fans will have a say in determining the winner, as starting Tuesday (March 21), they can visit www.naismithfanvote.com or on Twitter (@MarchMadness and @naismithtrophy) to cast their ballot for one of the finalists. Voting ends at 11 a.m., CT on Wednesday, March 28 and fans are limited to one vote per day. The fan…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/20/23: Melanie Highsmith Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:30 Segment 3 – 26:48 Segment 4 – 35:16 On Monday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education Melanie Highsmith joins us for a discussion into research she’s done on Gertrude Doud Tetrick in honor of Women’s History Month for the hour.