News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/7/23: Ron Fehr, Linda Morse Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 17:11 Segment 3 – 27:19 Segment 4 – 37:35 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Linda Morse offer a preview of the Tuesday City Commission legislative meeting and provide news from around the city. In the opening segment we discussed some projects the city is participating in during the month of March and touched on Monday’s reception involving the four Parks & Rec Director finalists. Ron and Linda discussed Item A on Tuesday’s agenda that…
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Head coach Jerome Tang was named one of 25 finalists for the 2023 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award, which is annually given to the top Division I minority coach, on Tuesday (March 7). The award is named for Jobe, an icon in the history of basketball at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A former head coach at Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Talladega, Tuskegee and South Carolina State, Jobe is best known for his 12-year stint as the head coach at Southern, where he led the Jaguars to 209 wins and four NCAA Tournament appearances.…
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. – Giovanny Ayala, 43, of Manhattan was arrested on March 6, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. for indecent solicitation of a child and breach of privacy. The arrest stems from an investigation involving Ayala and two victims known…
In 1977, the United Nations recognized March 8th as International Women’s Day. This Wednesday, the Manhattan Chapter of the American Association of University Women is hosting their 8th annual International Women’s Day celebration and forum. Manhattan AAUW Officer Barbara Gatewood said America’s first National Women’s Day took place in 1909, emerging from labor movements in New York. Now, it is celebrated on a global scale and recognizes more than just protests for proper working conditions. This year, the AAUW selected four women from around the world to speak at Wednesday’s event. City Commissioner and Manhattan AAUW President Usha Reddi explained…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say would encourage employers to keep paying disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend. A Kansas House bill would expand a state income tax credit for goods and services purchased from vendors employing disabled workers, doubling the total allowed to $10 million annually. Vendors qualify now by paying all of their disabled workers at least the minimum wage, but the measure would allow vendors to pay some workers less if those workers aren’t involved in purchases of goods and services to earn the…
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 in the 700 block of Pottawatomie Ave. in Manhattan on March 3, 2023, around 2:15 p.m. A 31-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his Rock…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/6/23: Parks and Rec, American Association of University Women Manhattan Chapter Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:53 Segment 3 – 20:43 Segment 4 – 38:29 On Monday’s edition of In Focus Deputy Manhattan City Manager Jason Hilgers spoke about the search for the next Parks & Rec director coming to a close with a community reception involving the four finalists Monday evening. Park Planner Alfonso Leyva also previewed the short agenda for the monthly Parks & Rec Advisory Board meeting. Park Planner Alfonso Leyva and Cemetery Sexton Mike Mohler discuss the Cemetery…
Preparations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) continue to move forward with promising success after the facility entered the science preparatory phase approximately a month ago. “Currently, we don’t have any pathogens or active research occurring, but scientists are able to go into their laboratory spaces and see what’s there,” said NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton. “They can see where the equipment and items are currently located and anticipate and have discussions about where they feel they may need to be moved so their programs can be the most efficient.” Burton shared this update on KMAN’s Thursday…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/3/23: Gary Fike, Manhattan CVB, Daphne McNelly, Fort Riley Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:22 Segment 3 – 22:00 Segment 4 – 28:51 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Extension Director Gary Fike discussed ongoing activities with the Extension Office, including VITA Tax Preparation Services at the Manhattan Public Library and early discussions underway regarding the future of the Riley County Fairgrounds. Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports/Leisure Sales Manager Marcia Rozell and Special Olympics Kansas Sports and Program Manager Krystin Guggisberg joined us to preview the Class 2A State…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday arrested two Kansas men on allegations that the pair illegally exported aviation-related technology to Russia and provided repair services for the equipment. Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky and Douglas Robertson are charged with conspiracy, exporting controlled goods without a license, falsifying and failing to file electronic export information, and smuggling goods in violation of U.S. law. The charges come as the U.S. has drastically ramped up sanctions and financial penalties on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022. Along with thousands of sanctions on people and firms, export controls on the Kremlin are meant…