Author: KMAN Staff

Officers filed a report for property damage near the intersection of 3rd Street and Osage Place in Manhattan on December 27, 2023 at approximately 7:26 a.m.  Officers listed Werner Semi and the City of Manhattan as the victims when it was reported a known suspect hit multiple street light posts.  The estimated total loss associate with this case is $7,500. Andrea McCann,38, was arrested for a probable cause warrant for aggravated battery and criminal damage to property on December 27, 2023 at approximately 7:26 p.m. in the 300 block of Knox Lane.  Her bond is set at $8,000 and was…

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K-State Coach Chris Klieman and NC State Coach Dave Doeren talked with the media Wednesday morning ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Thursday. Pop-Tarts Bowl Updates are sponsored by Commerce Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Joe Wilson in Manhattan and WholeHealth MHK.

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The Aggieville Brewing Company has officially announced their Grand Opening in Manhattan. Owner-operators, and Manhattan natives, Ryan and Amber Emley invite the community to celebrate with them next week. Their team is working diligently to craft the perfect beer and food menu using quality ingredients. They’re excited to finally be able to share their new space and family-friendly atmosphere with everyone. The location is home to a brewing production facility and taproom, featuring 18 taps of in-house beer. Czech Pilsner, Hazy IPA, Imperial Stout, and a Raspberry Wheat are a sampling of the in-house brews they’ll have on tap. There’s…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/27/23 – Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State University Director Dr, Colene Lind and guests with Kansans First, a 501(c4) nonprofit organization with the goal of promoting bipartisanship in the two-party system join the program. Guests include former State Sen. and board member Tom Hawk, General Consultant Mitch Rucker and former State Rep. Dave Baker. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/27/23 – USD 475 USD 475 Geary County Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston provides a monthly update from the school district News Radio KMAN ·…

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Troy Coverdale has Tuesday morning’s latest from the K-State camp as the Wildcats get ready to match up with N.C. State Thursday in Orlando. Pop-Tarts Bowl Updates are sponsored by Commerce Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services Agent Joe Wilson in Manhattan and WholeHealth MHK.

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The Kansas State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy is redoubling their efforts to spread awareness on what the first amendment is and how freedom of speech effects the lives of members of the Manhattan community and beyond. Professor Craig Brown from the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication discusses the importance of a “marketplace of ideas”: Brown notes the importance of having conflicting ideas when engaging in the first amendment rights that Americans enjoy: The institute is also looking at social media and how the discussion around freedom of speech on platforms such as Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/26/23 – Pottawatomie County Commissioners Pottawatomie County Commissioners Pat Weixelman, Dee McKee and Greg Riat discuss some of the highlights of county business from the past year. News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/26/23 – Ascension Via Christi Ascension Via Christi Pharmacy Director Kevin Oehme (Oh-me) and Critical Care and Express Unit Director Melanie Hastert discuss some of the pricing of specialty meds and how insurance companies may dictate that. Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple continues the conversation toward access to healthcare in rural Kansas and some of the ongoing virus…

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City of Manhattan crews ended their holiday early yesterday. A crew was called in around 10 p.m. to staff nine trucks as road temperatures fell below freezing, causing some slick spots, especially on the west side of the city. They treated all slippery spots and primary routes to prevent refreezing as temperatures continued dropping overnight. Another crew is currently out checking all routes, and spot treating as necessary. The city’s main concern for this evening is the refreezing of wet and slushy areas, especially on bridges and elevated surfaces. Rotating shifts will continue to monitor and treat or plow as…

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