The Manhattan city commission appointed Jayme Minton to fill Wynn Butler’s vacant position Tuesday night. Commissioner Peter Oppelt made the initial motion to nominate Minton, which was approved 3-1. Karen McCulloh was the lone vote against. The newest Commissioner explained what makes her a good fit for the job… Minton added that she will continue to push to make Manhattan more attractive and sustainable for people to live, work and visit. She says she plans to seek clarity from city staff on key decisions like a possible sales tax question to support parks and rec initiatives and replenishing general fund…
Author: KMAN Staff
Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:06 Segment 3 – 23:11 Segment 4 – 31:36 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus Pottawatomie County Commissioner Dee McKee joins us for an update on county news this month. Sunset Zoo Marketing/Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood discusses Sunflower Summer, Wine in the Wild and other activities happening at the zoo this month.
Officers filed a report of an injury accident in the 6200 block of Wildcat Creek Road on May 27, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM. Officers reported the motorcycle lost control near the airport ejecting the rider. Roselin Lee, 40, of Dwight, Kansas was transported via EMS to Via Christi medical center with serious injuries. There is no update on her condition at this time.
The 100-year-old First Infantry Division Memorial was rededicated Sunday morning, unveiling added soldiers. The monument is just outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. The names of 631 fallen Big Red One Soldiers killed in action during Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn were added ensuring they are forever remembered. Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ronald Watts says there’s one person who worked tirelessly for seven years to ensure our fallen First Infantry Division soldiers are rightfully honored: The Armed Forces Community Foundation partnered with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation to cover the costs of…
Service members and their families flocked on Memorial Day to the Kansas veteran’s Cemetery at Fort Riley where soldiers past and present were honored. Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Coco spoke about the honor and sacrifice it takes to become a service member… Coco also detailed how many local soldiers have been laid to rest since the Kansas Veterans’ cemetery opened. The Junction City High School ROTC placed wreaths to remember the memory of all fallen soldiers. Visitors then laid out 83 carnations which represent the number of Kansans killed this year fighting the global war on terror. Samantha DeVoe is a…
The last day of competition starts at 1 p.m. CT on Saturday FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (K-State Athletics) – The K-State track and field teams qualified for the NCAA Championship in three events on Friday (May 24) during the third day of the NCAA West Preliminary at John McDonnell Field. Seniors Eugene Omalla and Andrew White qualified individually in the 400 meter dash and discus throw before the men’s 4×400 relay, freshman Nen Matlock, E. Omalla and seniors Jaimie Omalla and Kyle Gale, ended the day with a new school record time. The relay team finished second in its heat with a time of 3:03.15, and 6th overall, to claim a…
Friday’s edition of In Focus features Flint Hills Discovery Center Interim Director Stephen Bridenstine and Curator of Education Sally Dreher, AAA Kansas spokesperson Shawn Steward discusses the busy travel weekend for Memorial Day, and Kim Zito who is a candidate for the 67th District House seat in the Kansas Legislature.