MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – With four members of the scoring lineup in the top 16 on the individual leaderboard, the Kansas State men’s golf team holds a six-shot lead after the first two rounds of the Wildcat Invitational on Sunday held at the par-72, 7,525-yard Colbert Hills Golf Course. Senior Luke O’Neill and junior Cooper Schultz pace the Wildcats as they are tied for fourth place at 6-under par 138. Nicklaus Mason is in 15th place at 2-under par 142, while junior transfer Ian McCrary is tied for 16th at 1-under par 143. “It was a solid performance overall,” head coach Grant Robbins said. “We got off to a…
Author: KMAN Staff
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Kickoff: 7 p.m. Location: Manhattan, Kan. Stadium: Bill Snyder Family Stadium (50,00) Series: K-State Leads, 1-0 TV: FS1 (watch) Eric Collins (Play-by-Play) Devin Gardner (Analyst) Radio: K-State Sports Network; k-statesports.com (Listen) Wyatt Thompson (Play-by-Play) Stan Weber (Analyst) Matt Walters (Sidelines) SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ch. 137 or 200; SXM App 954 X Updates: @KStateFB THE TOP 5 1) For the second-straight year, Kansas State will open Big 12 Conference play looking to rebound from a close loss, as the Wildcats host UCF Saturday night at Bill Snyder Family in the Big 12 opener for both teams. The…
Authorities are investigating after an unknown suspect drove into a corn field Sunday afternoon, just south of the airport near the intersection of West 56th Avenue and South 28th Street. According to the Riley County Police Department, the suspect vehicle not only damaged crops, but also struck an irrigation system, causing an estimated $500 in damage. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.
Officers filed a report for burglary of a motor vehicle in the 400 block of Clydesdale Dr. on September 15, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m. A 28-year-old man was listed as a victim when he reported his vehicle was burglarized by an unknown person and items were taken. Stolen were Adidas and Under Armour bags, sports equipment, a laptop computer, and medical equipment. The total loss amount was estimated at around $800. 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…
Brandon sits down with the Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education Melanie Highsmith and representatives of Purple PAWS to discuss upcoming events and local business.
Apple, Cherry, and Oatmeal Pecan pies were the popular accompaniment to the Manhattan Barefoot Dixieland Band Sunday. The Riley County Genealogical Society hosted a lawn party. President Ginny Petersen explains. Listen here: Petersen says they have mainly Riley County records but also have records for six other local counties. They also assist in research for those without local ties. They have access to multiple online genealogical programs for the entire United States. One of their subscriptions includes worldwide research access. About 100 people attended the 3rd annual Pie Party, filling their yard with lawn chairs to enjoy the band performing…
All eyes were on Calvin Wilson as he slow-rolled into Manhattan’s City Park on Saturday. Wilson, of Junction City, drove his 1966 Ford Fairlane GT so he could show it off at the annual Yard Art Classics Car Club’s: Cars in the Park. Listen to Wilson describe his vehicle here: Wilson says the fundraising is great, but it isn’t his primary reason for participating. He likes his car and he likes seeing the other cars. He likes classic cars of all kinds, shapes, and sizes. Wilson stresses, “…but I do like my Fairlane.” Unfortunately Wilson was called into work, cutting…
Harrison Mevis kicked a 61-yard field goal with no time remaining Saturday, sending Missouri to a field-storming, come-from-behind 30-27 victory over No. 15 Kansas State in a nonconference showdown of former Big 12 rivals. The Tigers had a chance to give their big-legged kicker a shorter attempt after Brady Cook had driven them into Kansas State territory in the final seconds. But after huddling on the sideline, Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was too slow getting his field-goal unit onto the field, and the delay-of-game penalty pushed the Tigers back 5 yards. Cook proceeded to throw an incomplete pass in the…
Gamma Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha had their Inaugural Charity 0.5K Slug Run this weekend to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Judy Ahrens, the event co-chair, talked about Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s fundraising. Ahrens said the event was inspired by the desire to hold a fundraiser run that was easy for anyone accomplish. A 0.5K is exactly 1,000 steps, and participants were able to walk to course and stop for donuts provided by Hy-Vee, kolaches, or protein provided by Raising Cane’s along the way. Participants Amy and Stephanie were excited they were raising money for a good cause.…