Unusually warm temperatures have been calculated across the region throughout February. The month, which usually sees temperatures in the teens and single digits, has yet to dip below twenty degrees. Kansas Mesonet meteorologist, Chip Redmond: The resulting warm average temperatures have also begun to fool plant and wildlife into a false early spring: Similarly, the warm temperatures and lack of precipitation have begun to make dangerous wildfires more likely, resulting in the delay of burn season.
Author: KMAN Staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (K-State Sports) – A six-inning start from Ty Ruhl, three double plays, and an impressive collegiate debut from Blake Dean propelled K-State to a 6-4 victory over Boston College inside Sloan Park Saturday afternoon. “Today was a great bounce back,” head coach Pete Hughes said. “We’re going to have to do that in the season with less than 24 hours to turn things around emotionally and get back in the winning column, so I’m proud of our guys and their resiliency.” Ruhl (1-0) carried a two-hitter into the seventh inning with four 1-2-3 innings, while striking out six. The redshirt junior allowed just…
A day after qualifying all 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s 6A State Tournament in Wichita, two Manhattan wrestlers won titles to cap regional action, while three others placed second for the weekend. Indians coach Shawn Bammes said Saturday was the day to push for points to challenge for a regional title after getting everyone into state with their Friday wrestling. Ezekiel Witt remained unbeaten on the season in winning by fall over Jamal Garrett of Wichita Southeast for the 113 pound title. Cameron Coonrod held on for a 5-4 decision over Cooper Stivers of Washburn Rural for the title at…
Riley County Police are investigating after a 21-year-old Manhattan man says he was struck in the head with a baseball bat.Police filed a report for aggravated battery just after midnight Friday in the 900 block of Leavenworth Street, listing an unknown male suspect. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Seg 1 – Chiefs stepping up in community after tragedy Seg 2 – College Football Legal issues Seg 3 – Jimmy Garoppolo popped for PED’s and released Seg 1 – MitchPom vs TCU Seg 2 – A roll into the weekend
Manhattan High stands in third place as a team after the Friday rounds of the 6A Wrestling Regional at Wichita North, having qualified 13 wrestlers for next weekend’s state tournament. Five Indians will wrestle for regional titles on Saturday, having won all three of their matches to start the tournament, which resumes Saturday morning. Newsradio KMAN will resume updates on air Saturday morning and continue through the day. Team Scores 1 Topeka-Washburn Rural 200.0 2 Maize 179.0 3 Manhattan 175.0 4 Lawrence-Free State 125.5 5 Derby 123.0 6 Garden City 120.5 7 Junction City 82.0 Friday’s Results 113 – Ezekiel…
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly delivered the Landon Lecture at Kansas State University on Friday. Kelly helped University President Rich Linton in celebrating the 161st birthday of the school, in addition to giving a speech in the student union. The Governor emphasized how important it is for citizens to avoid divisive political messaging. She continues and says reaching out to those who have different beliefs is a necessary part to any democracy. Kelly connects this idea to the expansion of Medicaid and how people of both political parties are in support of it. The Landon Lecture was started in 1966 by…