Author: KMAN Staff

Officers filed a report for theft in the 1500 block of Leavenworth Street in Manhattan on November 27, 2023, around 12:25 PM. Officers listed a 35-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took multiple tools from his storage shed. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,780. 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 a report for criminal damage to property and trespass in the 700 block of Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan…

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Kansas State starting quarterback Will Howard is one of three players who announced Monday that they will be putting their names in the transfer portal, meaning his career at the school is over. Also announcing Monday were running back Treshaun Ward and  third string quarterback Jake Rubley. Howard’s announcement comes two days after he dropped hints that Saturday’s loss to Iowa State would be his final game in a K-State uniform. In comments following the game, Howard thanked media members and the larger community for their support during his time in Manhattan. He leaves having been the starter for every…

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 400 block of Brookmont Drive in Manhattan on November 26, 2023, around 8:24 AM. Officers listed a 60-year-old female as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect broke her gas door and potentially pushed snow into her fuel tank. The estimated total loss is estimated to be less than $1,000. 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. Elizabeth Parker, 37, of Manhattan, was arrested while at the Riley County…

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Snow didn’t stop Santa Claus or patrons from visiting Sunset Zoo Saturday evening. Employees continuously shoveled and salted their Luminary Trail, allowing visitors to walk the holiday-lighted path and see all of the zoo’s holiday decorations. Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood was pleased that Santa and his helpers made their way to Kansas safely. “He actually has been able to talk to them about some of the things they’ve done this year and how he’s been watching them,” she said. “From what I’ve heard, most everybody is on the good list.” 8-year-old Manhattan resident, Eleanor Yucel was excited to meet Santa. “I got to…

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ESTERO, Florida (K-State Athletics) – For the second time in 10 days, (16/22) K-State faced (5/6) Iowa this time in the finals of the 2023 Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena. Iowa collected the tournament title with a 77-70 win on Sunday as the season series stands at one game apiece. K-State (6-1) was led by senior Ayoka Lee with 18 points, seven rebounds and a block and junior Serena Sundell with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Lee and Sundell were named to the Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase. Off the bench, redshirt freshman Zyanna Walker tallied 11 points, which was…

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The first ever Kansas Holiday Market took place Saturday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. More than two dozen vendors featuring Kansas-made goods set up booths, some inside the Discovery Center, others out on the sidewalk, to greet customers who braved the snow. Robin Schneider, a market shopper from Manhattan, says it was a great event to attend. “Of course we always want to support our local shops in Manhattan, but while we were stationed in Germany we always got to experience the outdoor markets and with the weather today and the little shops, we thought we’d come out, explore, and see what…

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GAME #7 | Gulf Coast Showcase Final (5/6) Iowa (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) vs. (16/22) K-State (6-0, 0-0 Big 12) Sunday, November 26, 2023  |  6:30 p.m. (CT) |  Hertz Arena  |  Estero, Fla. TELEVISION FloHoops (subscription) Play-by-Play: John Vittas Analyst: Maren Walseth Sideline: Amber Bepko or Bailey Smith RADIO K-State Sports Network Sunny 102.5 FM Play-by-Play: Brian Smoller Analyst: Randy Peterson LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com SERIES HISTORY vs. Iowa 6-1 • K-State leads the series, 6-1. • The last meeting between the two schools came on Nov. 16, 2023, in Iowa City, a 65-58 Wildcat win. • Head coach Jeff Mittie is…

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ESTERO, Florida (K-State Athletics) – With a career effort from Gisela Sanchez and double figure performances from Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee, (16/22) K-State picked up its second win over a ranked opponent with a 63-56 win over (18/17) North Carolina on Saturday in the semifinals of the 2023 Clean Simple Eats Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena. K-State improves to 6-0 on the season. This is the second straight season the Wildcats have started a season with a five-game or better winning streak and the fourth time under head coach Jeff Mittie. Sanchez tied her career-highs with 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting and five rebounds, leading…

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