The Kansas Department of Transporation will begin emergency repairs to the 56th Avenue bridge over K-18 Monday, weather permitting, which will result in some traffic adjustments. The project will repair damages previously made to the underside of the bridge as a result of a motor vehicle crash. KDOT says during the initial phase, which is anticipated to finish in late December, the 56th Avenue bridge and westbound lanes of K-18 under the bridge will be closed to traffic to repair or replace damaged girders. Westbound traffic will be detoured to the off-ramp and back onto K-18 via the on-ramp, with…
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News Radio KMAN has invited candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan City Commission and Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board to be interviewed ahead of Election Day. Karen McCulloh is a candidate for Manhattan City Commission. * What motivated you to seek a position on the Manhattan City Commission? * If elected, what are some things you’re hoping to accomplish? * When it comes to the overall city budget or different funding sources, do you see opportunities for efficiencies and if so, where at? * We’ve seen more paid parking in Manhattan over the past year and likely more to…
The KSHSAA football playoffs get underway in earnest Friday night with four area teams hosting first round games. 6A: Wichita Southeast (1-7) at Manhattan (7-1) – 7:00pm on Newsradio KMAN – The Indians drew the number one seed in 6A West, trailing only the lone team to beat them the past three seasons (Washburn Rural). WSE won its opener against Wichita North and has not won a game since. 6A: Wichita Heights (5-3) at Junction City (5-3) – Back to back losses to Manhattan and Washburn Rural did in the Blue Jays hopes of finishing better than 8th in 6A West,…
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault in the 400 block of Clydesdale Drive in Ogden on October 26, 2023 around 9:42 PM. Officers listed a 58-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a known male threatened him. Raphael Williams, 25, of Wichita was arrested after being transported to the Riley County Police Department on October 26, 2023, around 2:56 PM. Williams was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. Williams was issued a total bond of $10,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Christopher Stowers, 21, of Manhattan was…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – For the first time in 20 years, the Wildcats put away a Top 10 victory at home as K-State downed No. 8 BYU in straight sets at Morgan Family Arena, 25-18, 25-16, 25-19. The Cats (12-8, 6-5 Big 12) rallied behind a .382 hitting percentage and 31 kills from Aliyah Carter and Aniya Clinton to capture the program’s first home defeat over a Top 10 opponent since Nov. 15, 2003, where K-State took down No. 10 Nebraska. The victory also marked the first Top 10 win under head coach Jason Mansfield. K-State came out on top in each of the seven…
Brandon sits down with representatives from Riley County Police Department to discuss domestic violence and Pawnee Mental Health to discuss local business and their upcoming fundraiser.
K-State’s blowout of TCU last Saturday allowed Wildcat coaches to pick over game film of their quarterbacks with a fine-toothed comb. As both Will Howard and Avery Johnson got multiple drives to lead the offense, the coaches got their best look at Johnson’s ability in game action, including making adjustments on the fly, says Coach Chris Klieman. While fan’s attention was on the quarterback rotation, the head coach was also pleased with what he saw in assessing the other side of the ball. K-State hosts Houston this Saturday morning at 11 a.m.
Officers responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of North Seth Child Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan on October 25, 2023, around 6:55 Am. When officers arrived on scene they found a red 2015 Buick Encore driven by Jolee Coberly, 51, of Manhattan had turned in front of a gray 2002 Chevy Impala driven by Justin Campbell, of Manhattan, and crashed. Campbell was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery in Manhattan on October 25, 2023, around 10:43 PM. Officers listed a 39-year-old female…
Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann joined KMAN’s Morning News Thursday morning, a day after the U.S. House of Representatives selected Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be the next Speaker of the House. The Congressman discussed Johnson will bring to House leadership and what’s ahead for Congress as they try to avert a government shutdown. News Radio KMAN · 1026 – Congressman Tracey Mann
News Radio KMAN has invited candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan City Commission and Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board to be interviewed ahead of Election Day. Kristin Brighton is seeking re-election to the USD 383 school board. * What motivated you to seek a position on the school board? * What do you see as the biggest hurdle or hurdles for districts right now to overcome ongoing shortages of teachers in the workforce? * With school budgets being dictated so much by what the state mandates, how will you as a board member, bring about more control at the…