MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Officials are suggesting that K-State football fans driving to Manhattan from the south or west who typically use I-70 through Junction City use an alternate route to avoid construction through a 7-mile stretch that resulted in near standstill gameday traffic last week. A pavement replacement project is underway between Exit 295 on the west and mile marker 302 on the east of Junction City. The passing lanes in each direction are currently closed to allow for crossover construction. It is expected in the next week that traffic will be redirected to head-to-head on one side…
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The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce was held out of Wednesday’s final workout and listed as questionable for Thursday night’s season opener against Detroit, one day after the All-Pro tight end hyperextended his knee in practice. Kelce was the only player to carry an injury designation for the Super Bowl champions, who will be raising their latest banner before the first game of the NFL season. That means that wide receiver Kadarius Toney and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, both of whom have dealt with knee injuries throughout training camp, are expected to be in the lineup. Chiefs coach Andy Reid did not discuss…
A Thursday night date with Topeka High is on tap tonight for the Manhattan High football team as it seeks to move to 2-0. The Indians opened defense of their state title of a year ago last Friday with a 33-19 win over Derby, while Topeka was blanked 43-0 at Maize. Coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. on our sister station b104.7.
The Manhattan-Ogden School Board approved its 2024 budget Wednesday evening, passing on a 6-1 vote. The budget includes a 60.095 mill levy, down a half mill from the previous year, but also accounts for over 10% increases in assessed valuations. All told, the district intends to levy approximately $27.8 million in taxes, up about 8.4% from last year. Board member Darell Edie was among the majority supporting the final budget. The board’s public hearing on the budget lasted close to an hour, with resident Gary Olds questioning the board and district administrators about details of the school budget process. Board…
Day two of a murder trial for Tremelle Montgomery was held Wednesday in Riley County District Court. During the afternoon session, the state called a number of witnesses to the shooting of Joshua Wardi on Feb. 5, 2022. One witness testified being directly across the street the moment the shooting occurred, noting he saw the shooter then exit the area to the west and gave a description to an RCPD officer. One officer testifed about statements Montgomery made during an ambulance ride to Ascension Via Christi, after he was shot in the leg by a police officer. The officer confirmed…
BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce was held out of Wednesday’s final workout and listed as questionable for Thursday night’s season opener against Detroit, one day after the All-Pro tight end hyperextended his knee in practice. Kelce was the only player to carry an injury designation for the Super Bowl champions, who will be raising their latest banner before the first game of the NFL season. That means that wide receiver Kadarius Toney and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, both of whom have dealt with knee injuries throughout training camp, are expected to be in the lineup.…
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MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – K-State (2-2-2) continues a four-match home stand at Buser Family Park, as the Wildcats host (16) Memphis on Thursday at 7 p.m., and Oral Roberts on Sunday at 6 p.m. For tickets, call (800) 221-CATS or visit kstatesports.com/tickets. • Thursday’s match is Fraternity and Sorority Night. The highest percentage of fraternity or sorority house members in attendance will win a customized K-State foosball table for their house. Thursday’s match will also feature a bucket hat giveaway, as the first 250 K-State students will receive a K-State soccer bucket hat. • Sunday’s match is a Wildcat Weekend,…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1500 blocks of Oxford Place at 3:15 p.m. Park Place Apartments is listed as the victim. A 13-year-old male spray painted several walls in an apartment complex, causing approximiately $500 in damage. The 13-year-old male was arrested for criminal damage to property, processed through juvenile intake, and released to a guardian.
Brandon sits down with representatives from USD 383, Downtown Manhattan, Inc., and the Sunflower Children’s Collective.