Authorities are investigating after an unknown suspect drove into a corn field Sunday afternoon, just south of the airport near the intersection of West 56th Avenue and South 28th Street. According to the Riley County Police Department, the suspect vehicle not only damaged crops, but also struck an irrigation system, causing an estimated $500 in damage. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for burglary of a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Clydesdale Dr. on September 15, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m. A 28-year-old man was listed as a victim when he reported his vehicle was burglarized by an unknown person and items were taken. Stolen were Adidas and Under Armour bags, sports equipment, a laptop computer, and medical equipment. The total loss amount was estimated at around $800. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed…
Brandon sits down with the Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education Melanie Highsmith and representatives of Purple PAWS to discuss upcoming events and local business.
Apple, Cherry, and Oatmeal Pecan pies were the popular accompaniment to the Manhattan Barefoot Dixieland Band Sunday. The Riley County Genealogical Society hosted a lawn party. President Ginny Petersen explains. Listen here: Petersen says they have mainly Riley County records but also have records for six other local counties. They also assist in research for those without local ties. They have access to multiple online genealogical programs for the entire United States. One of their subscriptions includes worldwide research access. About 100 people attended the 3rd annual Pie Party, filling their yard with lawn chairs to enjoy the band performing…
All eyes were on Calvin Wilson as he slow-rolled into Manhattan’s City Park on Saturday. Wilson, of Junction City, drove his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT so he could show it off at the annual Yard Art Classics Car Club’s: Cars in the Park. Listen to Wilson describe his vehicle here: Wilson says the fundraising is great, but it isn’t his primary reason for participating. He likes his car and he likes seeing the other cars. He likes classic cars of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Wilson stresses, “…but I do like my Fairlane.” Unfortunately Wilson was called into work, cutting…
Harrison Mevis kicked a 61-yard field goal with no time remaining Saturday, sending Missouri to a field-storming, come-from-behind 30-27 victory over No. 15 Kansas State in a nonconference showdown of former Big 12 rivals. The Tigers had a chance to give their big-legged kicker a shorter attempt after Brady Cook had driven them into Kansas State territory in the final seconds. But after huddling on the sideline, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was too slow getting his field-goal unit onto the field, and the delay-of-game penalty pushed the Tigers back 5 yards. Cook proceeded to throw an incomplete pass in the…
Gamma Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha had their Inaugural Charity 0.5K Slug Run this weekend to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Judy Ahrens, the event co-chair, talked about Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s fundraising. Ahrens said the event was inspired by the desire to hold a fundraiser run that was easy for anyone accomplish. A 0.5K is exactly 1,000 steps, and participants were able to walk to course and stop for donuts provided by Hy-Vee, kolaches, or protein provided by Raising Cane’s along the way. Participants Amy and Stephanie were excited they were raising money for a good cause.…
A Manhattan man was arrested on Friday morning for damage to property. 32-year-old Gregory Hayes was arrested at 6:00 am in the 1210 block of Yuma Street for one count of criminal destruction and one count of violating a protection order. Hayes was booked into Riley County Jail and was later released on a $3,000 bond.
Kansas has canceled its fall turkey hunting season, state officials announced Friday, amid a decline in turkey populations across the Midwest and Southeast. Kansas has documented “consistent declines” in turkey populations over the last 15 years, the state’s Department of Wildlife and Parks said in a statement. That’s because fewer turkeys are reaching adulthood in Kansas and other states, said Kent Fricke, the department’s small game biologist. Possible reasons include turkey habitat destruction from urbanization and habitat loss from extreme weather events like drought and flooding. It’s unclear which factors are impacting turkey populations to what extent, Fricke said. A…