News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/26/22: Greg Riat, Chad Kinsley, Steve Smethers Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:53 Segment 3 – 19:55 Segment 4 – 29:34 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Pottawatomie County Commissioner Greg Riat and Pottawatomie County Administrator Chad Kinsley. Director of the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism at Kansas State University Dr. Steve Smethers also joined the program to discuss some news surrounding the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad.
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Riley County commissioners on Monday approved the fiscal 2023 adult and juvenile services plan for community corrections. Corrections Director Shelly Williams says they received notice of an amendment to the governor’s budget to include additional funding for corrections grants for 841 thousand dollars. It will go toward a five percent pay increase. The House and Senate budget committees agreed to add the funding and will vote on the final version of the budget bills next week. Williams requested commissioners approve the budget that does not include a cost of living adjustment or merit. Williams told commissioners they hope to hear…
SHARON SPRINGS, Kan. — National Weather Service officials were in western Kansas Saturday to assess damage from a strong storm and a possible tornado that damaged buildings in Sharon Springs and elsewhere. Authorities say the late Friday storm rolled through numerous Kansas cities, including Grainfield, Mingo and Winona. Large hail was reported in Leoti, Colby, Holcomb, Ulysses, Hugoton and Garden City. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Sharon Springs, located in far western Wallace County, seem to take the brunt of the damage. Photos posted on social media sites show roofs on large buildings that are caved in or…
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have ended a spring break with more room to cut taxes and boost state spending than they had even a few weeks ago but not knowing whether they’ll be debating political redistricting again. The Republican-controlled Legislature was set to reconvene Monday to wrap up its business for the year. State court cases involving the new political boundaries drawn by GOP lawmakers create some uncertainty over how long they’ll be in session. Lawmakers must complete a $22 billion-plus budget for the 12 months beginning July 1. Republican leaders and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly are scrapping over…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 12400 block of Fairview Check Rd. on April 25, 2022, around 11:26 a.m. Officers listed a 17-year-old male as the victim when it was reported…
Little Apple Pride was in full swing this weekend, as members of the community gathered in Manhattan City Park Saturday afternoon. The morning kicked off with a parade that made its way through Aggieville. Pride co-chair, Jonathan Mertz remarked how pleased he was to see the community grow from the start of the parade, to the finish. “We think there were about 200 people to start the parade, which pleased me, but by the time we got to the park we’re estimating there were about 500 to 600 people in the parade. People just jumped in and that’s what it’s…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/25/22: Sunset Zoo, Manhattan Public Library, Konza Rotary CAAHT Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:32 Segment 3 – 21:10 Segment 4 – 34:57 Monday’s In Focus featured guests from Sunset Zoo in the first half, with our friends from the Manhattan Public Library and Konza Rotary Club’s Community Action Against Human Trafficking (CAAHT) group in the latter half. The show started with Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood and Curator of Education Jared Bixby. Bixby in the first segment discussed the zoo’s educational opportunities and the upcoming Science Fest on April…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/22/22: Riley County Police Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:30 Segment 3 – 22:20 Segment 4 – 38:02 Friday’s In Focus featured guests from the Riley County Police Department for their monthly update on KMAN. We were joined by Cpt. Josh Kyle and Communication Center Manager Tyler Siefkes. The duo talked about recent budget presentations by the department to the Law Board, requesting pay adjustments to better recruit and retain employees. Siefkes also talked about changes in dispatch services as technology has changed and support offered to employees that have experienced stressful…
Construction will begin Monday on North Manhattan Avenue in Aggieville, which will close a portion of the street from Fremont to Moro through this fall. McCown Gordon and the City of Manhattan will begin work Monday on the next Aggieville Vision phase. The full project will encompass North Manhattan Avenue from Fremont to Bluemont Avenue and will include complete reconstruction of the street, sidewalks, water lines, and storm sewer. During the initial phase of construction, the city says access to the Aggieville Parking Garage will only be accessible via 14th and Laramie Streets. The public parking lot north of Laramie…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/21/22 Hour 1 – The Royals Offense is Terrible 00:00 – The Royals Offense is Terrible 08:49 – ‘Do They Know It?’ Hosted by Big Steve 20:27 – Interview with Comedian George Wallace The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/21/22 Hour 2 – Interview with KSU BSB Coach Pete Hughes 00:00 – MBB Recruiting is a Group Effort 14:45 – Interview with KSU BSB Coach Pete Hughes 27:19 – #1 Song of the Day / Ask Us Anything