By Zach DeLoach Ayoka Lee, the 14th-ranked Wildcats’ leading scorer and rebounder, has been sidelined since Jan. 19 when she suffered a fracture in her foot against Arizona State. However, Mittie said he’s still hopeful Lee will play Saturday when K-State hosts rival Kansas. “There’s been nothing that would indicate anything differently than that,” he said. Coaches have been optimistic about Lee’s return before the end of the regular season since they first announced the injury. Mittie said Lee has been ramping back up to where she was before getting hurt, including an individual workout before the Wildcats’ game at…
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On Today’s episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, he interviews Rebecca and Kale Katzenmeier, proprietors of Prairie Wood Connect Foundation. They discuss their efforts to preserve and protect the tall grass prairie in Manhattan. They also emphasize the importance of public access and education to foster a love for the prairie. Over 25 years, they’ve acquired 600 acres through 16 transactions, aiming to provide critical connections through education and recreation. Their foundation, now an independent 501(c)(3), focuses on ecological preservation and community engagement. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here…
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Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will decide whether they’ll authorize officials to hand over part of a city-owned lot downtown to Manhattan Housing Authority for construction of a 62-unit housing facility for to low- to moderate-income senior citizens. City officials have split the lot at the corner of Fifth and Pierre streets in two, with the western half set aside for use by Manhattan Housing Authority. If commissioners pass the resolution Tuesday, the mayor and city clerk will be able to execute a land transfer to Manhattan Housing Authority once it has received a building permit for the Sunflower Flats…
A winter storm warning has been issued for our area. It will be in effect from 6pm this evening until midnight, Tuesday night. An extreme cold warning has also been issued and will be in effect from midnight tonight until noon, Thursday. An impactful winter storm moves in this evening and continues through the day Tuesday. Snowfall amounts are highest along and south of Interstate 35, with lighter amounts toward the Kansas-Nebraska state line. Amounts may change if the system shifts north or south, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast. Travel is advised to…
For the first time in almost a month, the Kansas State men laid an egg in Saturday night’s 80-65 loss at BYU. The Wildcats’ six-game winning streak came crashing down in front of a raucous crowd at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Click here for more K-State sports. https://youtu.be/thM6PHxvrKE https://youtu.be/4up18DFJRYU
K-State used a pair of 30-point quarters on Saturday to record a dominant win over UCF, 97-67, at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats extended its home court winning streak to 16 games. This is tied for the sixth-longest home win streak in program history and tied for the third-longest in Bramlage Coliseum. The 32 home wins over the last two seasons are tied for the most wins in Bramlage over a two-season span in program history. Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Click here for more K-State sports. Jeff Mittie https://youtu.be/AaeA0pPz8R8
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By Lewis Marien ALMA — A hotel originally constructed in the 19th century has new life. Friday marked a grand opening of the two-story Brandt House, 402 Missouri Ave. in downtown Alma. Built in 1887 by Christena and Joseph Brandt, the hotel was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. After going through several ownership groups — and previously named the Alma Hotel — Brandt House’s current owners consist of Alma couples Morgan and Tyler Holloman, as well as Alex and Amanda Gnadt. The four acquired the hotel originally in November 2023 and received $73,400 through the…
By Toby Hammes Junior Noah McFadden stepped up with eight overtime points for Manhattan High boys’ basketball as the Indians fended off Topeka High with a classic 73-66 road win on Friday night. “What a great basketball game. That’s what a high school basketball game should be,” MHS head coach Benji George said. “Kind of high scoring, fast pace, back and forth, both teams making big plays.” The Indians (6-10) came off back-to-back losses against Washburn Rural and Emporia and trailed by double-digits, but refused to relent in a road environment. Manhattan moved to 3-3 in league play. To read…