MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – (24/25) K-State forced its most turnovers in the Jeff Mittie era, as the Wildcats throttled Kansas City on Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum, 72-45. K-State (9-1) has won 17 consecutive non-conference home games with its last loss coming against Idaho State on Dec. 8, 2020. The Wildcats forced Kansas City (3-6) into 33 turnovers and K-State turned those opportunities into a 32-3 advantage in points off turnovers. The previous top mark for turnovers in the Mittie era of 27 came against UT Arlington on Dec. 7, 2016. The 32 points off turnovers are the most since scoring…
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The City of Manhattan and Riley County Parks Boards met for a long-planned joint meeting Monday, discussing looming CiCo Park improvements planned in 2017. Interim Manhattan Parks and Rec Director Wyatt Thompson. That quarter cent sales tax funded the creation of Manhattan’s middle school rec centers, with 8 point 5 million dollars in the temporary tax revenue being earmarked toward CiCo Park improvements. Concepts include the reconstruction of 4 new ballfields with synthetic turf as well as 12 tennis courts and paved parking lots – among other items. Thompson says they’re still on track with the original 2017 timeline, with…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/7/22: Marvin Wade, Kristin Brighton, Reginald Eggleston, Dan Newton Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:19 Segment 3 – 24:36 Segment 4 – 36:21 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and board member Kristin Brighton. USD 475 Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston also joined the program. In our final segment Manhattan Fire Department’s Dan Newton stopped by to discuss winter and holiday fire safety.
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 1100 block of Hostetler Drive in Manhattan on December 6, 2022, around 3:25 PM. Officers listed M&S Plumbing as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect…
Two Kansas high schools are investigating after students at one school reportedly yelled racist and offensive taunts at the other school’s basketball team. Topeka High School’s team was subjected to “racial slurs, threats and disgusting taunts,” during a game on Saturday with Valley Center High School, Coach Geo Lyons said in a Change.org petition. He also said Valley Center students used a Black baby doll to taunt his team during the game. Lyons has started a petition asking that Valley Center High School fans be removed from sporting events. Lyons did not return a message from The Associated Press on…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – A 14-4 run to end the first half helped Kansas State dig itself out of a 14-point deficit, as the Wildcats took the lead right before halftime and never looked back in earning an 81-64 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night before 7,136 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats (8-1), who are off to their best start since also opening the 2017-18 season at 8-1, connected on a season-high 58.5 percent (31-of-53) from the field, including 64 percent (16-of-25) in the second half. They dished out 23 assists on their 31 made field goals and collected a…
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 2100 block of Blue Hills Rd. in Manhattan on December 5, 2022, around 4:00 p.m. Cool Care Club was listed as the victim when it was reported a…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/6/22: Ron Fehr, Mark Hatesohl Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:33 Segment 3 – 20:51 Segment 4 – 30:41 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Mark Hatesohl visited with us to talk city matters including a preview of Tuesday’s commission meeting and a special public input session tied to Aggieville redevelopment being held Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
GAME 9 KANSAS STATE (7-1) vs ABILENE CHRISTIAN (5-4) Tuesday, December 6, 2022 >> 7:01 p.m. CT >> Bramlage Coliseum (11,000) >> Manhattan, Kan. TELEVISION Big 12 Now on ESPN+ / WatchESPN (link here) Ben Boyle (play-by-play) Stan Weber (analyst) Jazsmin Halliburton (producer) RADIO K-State Sports Network Flagships: // KMAN 1350 & WIBW 580 Satellite Radio: Sirius XM 380/970 Online: Varsity Network [free] / www.kstatesports.com/watch [free] Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play) Matt Walters (analyst) LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com kstate.statbroadcast.com TICKETS www.kstatesports.com/tickets (800) 221.CATS [2287] Single Game: $10, $25 COACHES K-State: Jerome Tang [Charter Oak State College ’07] Record at K-State: 7-1/1st Year Career Record: 9-1/1st Year+…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/5/22: Parks & Rec, Big Lakes, Habitat for Humanity Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:00 Segment 3 – 26:39 Segment 4 – 36:19 On Monday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan Parks & Recreation Interim Director Wyatt Thompson previewed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings, including a joint meeting with the Riley County Parks Advisory Board. Joining Wyatt was Flint Hills Discovery Center Volunteer Coordinator Mary Preston and Curator of Education Sally Dreher. Big Lakes Developmental Center Executive Director Lori Feldkamp and Marketing Specialist Emily Loudermilk spoke about the center’s Raise the…