Manhattan Parks and Recreation is looking forward to summertime as workers begin preparing the city’s pools and splash parks before opening back up this month. Parks and Rec Aquatics Recreation Specialist Sydni Baker says this year, all three pools and both splash parks will be up and running. Baker encourages those interested in registering children for swim lessons to do so now, with spots filling up fast as pool season approaches. She also encourages families who frequent the pool to purchase a season pass and get the most for their money. Check out the parks and recreation website to purchase…
Author: KMAN Staff
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/5/23: Riley County Extension, Visit Manhattan, Beach Museum Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:10 Segment 3 – 28:03 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure joins us to highlight an upcoming tractor safety course, alfalfa weevil damage, a Spring crop planting update and an upcoming Wheat Plot Tour. Visit Manhattan Sports/Leisure Sales Manager Marcia Rozell and Convention Sales Manager Jenn Alley join us to highlight activities happening this month in Manhattan. We also replayed Thursday’s morning show interview with Artist Paul Rucker, Beach Museum Curator Aileen…
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is hosting a highly unique performance Friday night on the K-State campus. Paul Rucker is a multimedia visual artist, composer, and musician, with a large portion of his work focusing on social justice issues in the United States. Rucker and five local musicians will present an improvisational and interactive musical performance titled “Hold: A Feeling or a Story”. Rucker, a self-taught cellist, said he has enjoyed performing a variety of music genres, but his true love is musical improv. Rucker said this performance will be unique even to him. He said his goal…
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The Riley County Police Department is currently investigating two separate incidents of vandalism at Frank Anneberg Park and is seeking further information from the public. According to RCPD Public Information Officer Aaron Wintermote, officers were called out to the park on April 24th after Manhattan Parks and Recreation staff discovered the vandalism. A shed, baseball score sign and several bulk bags of sand were damaged (pictured below), resulting in approximately $3000 worth of damage. Additionally, on April 15th, a report was filed for vandalism at Anneberg Park after a women’s restroom was vandalized and damaged causing around $600 worth of…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/4/23: NBAF, Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:00 Segment 3 – 21:32 Segment 4 – 34:46 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, NBAF Director Dr. Alfonso Clavijo, NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton and NBAF Communications Director Katie Pawlosky joined us to talk about the scientific mission at NBAF plus plans for a ribbon cutting ceremony later this month. Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council, Lt. Gen (ret.) Perry Wiggins joined us to highlight continued recruiting challenges, 1500 active troops being sent to the border, Memorial Day and the…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — One or more shooters opened fire on a child playing in the front yard of a Kansas home, killing him, authorities said. The attack Wednesday evening in Kansas City, Kansas, when it was still daylight, doesn’t appear to have been a “random act,” police Maj. Violeta Magee told reporters at the scene. Police didn’t release the name or age of the child but described him as a “young juvenile.” Officers found the wounded boy in the front yard. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Magee said. Police found more than…
Manhattan Regional Airport will shut down this summer to complete a massive $30 million runway reconstruction project. City Manager Ron Fehr says construction is progressing well, but noted the next phase of the project will begin Friday, May 5th. An updated timeline and additional information on runway closures can be found at www.flymhk.com under the community information tab.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1400 block of College Ave. in Manhattan on May 3, 2023, around 8:45 a.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his red and black Specialized Hardrock mountain bicycle was stolen while locked to a railing in front of his apartment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. 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 responded to the report of an injury crash near…