Manhattan will receive nearly $2.4 million from the State of Kansas for a pair of infrastructure projects, included in a host of projects receiving funds through the Kansas 2022 Transportation Alternatives Program. “Manhattan Catholic School students and staff will soon find it much easier and safer to cross the street as they go between classes, lunch and the gym,” Governor Laura Kelly said Thursday, announcing the awards for the competitive Kansas Department of Transportation grant program outside Seven Dolors Catholic Parish in Manhattan. The program operates with a mission of bettering safety and mobility in communities across Kansas through funding…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 10/6/22 – NBAF, Gen. Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:34 Segment 3 – 23:18 Segment 4 – 34:13 Thursday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility and the Governor’s Military Council. NBAF joined the program for the first half, with Dr. Lisa Hensley joining regular guests Dr. Ken Burton and Katie Pawlosky. Hensley discussed her role as NBAF zoonotic and emerging disease research unit leader. Dr. Burton, NBAF Deputy Director, also gave an update on facilities and their progress to full operations. 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. – Ryan Powell, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on October 5, 2022, around 10:15 p.m. for probation violation stemming from original charges of aggravated battery x2, aggravated assault x2, aggravated endangering a child x2, and endangering…
The Riley County Police Department has opened a Community Survey in an attempt to capture perceptions of RCPD’s performance in accomplishing our mission of reducing crime and improving the quality of life for the citizens we serve. The results of the survey will assist in plans for future law enforcement tactics in Riley County and best practices within RCPD. The survey is currently open and will remain open until December 31, 2022. “We want to make sure we are listening to those we serve and hearing their concerns,” said Interim Director Kurt Moldrup. “This survey will help us greatly moving forward to…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Kansas State Athletics) – In its first Big 12 road victory, K-State was able to hold off West Virginia in three sets, 25-22, 28-26, 25-18, at WVU Coliseum on Wednesday. K-State (11-6, 2-2) was led by seniors Elena Baka and Sydney Bolding with eight kills each. Baka kept the tempo at a .412 hitting efficiency while Bolding swung at .235 for the night. K-State concluded the night with 10 blocks with Kadye Fernholz logging a five-block performance. Bolding added four stops at the net. Mackenzie Morris collected her sixth straight match with at least 15 digs, turning in 16 to lead all players. Baka contributed…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas Cty Royals on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The Royals had exercised their option on Matheny’s contract for 2023 during spring training, when the club hoped it was turning the corner from also-ran to contender. But plagued by poor pitching, struggles from young position players and a lackluster group of veterans, the Royals were largely out of playoff contention by the middle of summer. The disappointing on-field…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor is trying to reclaim control over the education debate in a tough reelection race, hoping to return to her preferred focus on public school spending hikes during her term after Republican attacks over transgender athletes and what is taught in the classrooms. Gov. Laura Kelly sought Wednesday to portray Republican challenger Derek Schmidt, the state’s three-term attorney general, as a threat to adequate funding for public schools in their second and final debate. Kelly has branded herself as “the education governor” over her support for greater education spending. But Schmidt has emphasized…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athetics) – Coming off his three-sack performance in helping Kansas State earn a 37-28 victory over Texas Tech, junior defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced Wednesday. A product of Kansas City, Missouri, Anudike-Uzomah totaled six tackles and a forced fumble against the Red Raiders. It was his third-career game with 3.0 or more sacks, tied for the most in school history with Nyle Wiren (1994-96). He teamed with Khalid Duke to give K-State two players with three sacks in the same game for the first…
MATCH #13 Kansas State (4-6-2, 0-2-1 Big 12) at (23) Texas (8-1-3, 2-0-1) Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 7 p.m. | Mike A. Myers Stadium | Austin, Texas WATCH LIVE Longhorn Network LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com SERIES HISTORY Texas leads, 6-0-0 Last Meeting: Sept. 23, 2021 (Manhattan, Kan.) Last Result: Texas won, 2-0 Last K-State win: – MATCH #14 Kansas State (4-6-2, 0-2-1 Big 12) at Baylor (2-6-2, 0-2-0) Sunday, October 9, 2022 | 12 p.m. | Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field | Waco, Texas WATCH LIVE Big 12 Now on ESPN+ LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com SERIES HISTORY Baylor leads, 4-0-1 Last…
Enrollment is up at Manhattan-Ogden Schools, nearing pre-pandemic levels. USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid delivered the annual enrollment report to the school board Wednesday, noting the district saw a significant increase in enrollment numbers compared to last year. Some of the larger increases were seen in the secondary schools, in particular at Manhattan High School, which was up almost 100 students from the previous year. MHS had 1,950 students as of Sept. 20. The report indicated that 6,433 students attend a USD 383 school. Last year that number was 6,267. The 2019 enrollment was 6,451, but dropped in 2020…