Three federal Kansas lawmakers have announced new initiatives for Kansas State University agriculture research. U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran alongside 1st District U.S. Representative Tracey Mann, announced nearly $2 million in research grants awarded to K-State by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Three research initiatives will focus on early detection and containment of African swine fever as well as improving hard red winter wheat pathogen diagnostics. In a released joint statement , Sen. Marshall says all three of these initiatives have a direct impact on Kansas farmers and ranchers, with the…
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As the Douglass Activity Center nears its one year anniversary, the center’s director is working to renovate a kitchen space in the nearby Douglass Center Annex. “When I came in 2011, the kitchen had been closed for years,” said Director Dave Baker on KMAN’s In Focus Wednesday. “With the new facility we’ve been able to completely remodel and update the Douglass Center, I think it’s time now to try to do the same thing with the Douglass School.” The now-named Annex building was built in 1903 and provided education to the Black community of Manhattan during segregation until the practice…
Thursday’s edition of In Focus featured KMAN’s regular monthly visit with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith. Smith recapped the Annual Chamber Banquet, talked about new Board Chair Summer Ott Dierks and the numerous award recipients from the night. Smith also shared perspective on numerous items from around the community including the newly expanded STAR bond district, the Manhattan Housing Market Analysis, the Chamber’s local policy agenda for the year as well as numerous ribbon cuttings with area businesses planned by the organization.
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – Kansas State junior center Ayoka Lee added another national honor for her efforts in the 2021-22 season, as she was named to the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-America Second Team. Lee is the first USBWA All-American in the Jeff Mittie era at K-State and the third player in program history to receive the honor. Lee is the first Wildcat to be named to USBWA All-American teams since Kendra Wecker at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season. In addition to her USBWA All-America honor, Lee was named a First Team All-American by The…
The Kansas City Royals signed six-time All-Star pitcher Zack Greinke to a $13 million contract for this season Wednesday, reuniting the right-hander with the club that drafted him in the first round two decades ago. Greinke also can make up to $2 million in performance bonuses, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not disclosed. The 38-year-old Greinke was the sixth overall pick of the Royals in the 2002 amateur draft, and he spent his first six seasons with the club, winning the Cy Young Award during his standout…
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $2 million contract with quarterback Chad Henne, keeping their longtime backup to Patrick Mahomes in the fold for next season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the contract had yet to be signed. The 36-year-old Henne has spent four seasons with the Chiefs, appearing in eight regular-season games with one start while providing a veteran voice in their quarterback room. Henne was drafted by the Dolphins in the second round in 2008.
MANHATTAN, Kansas – (Kansas State Athletics) Kansas State junior center Ayoka Lee continues to pile up honors for her play in the 2021-22, as she was named to the Associated Press (AP) All-America Second Team. Lee is the first AP All-American in the Jeff Mittie era at K-State and the seventh player in program history to receive the honor. Lee is the first Wildcat to be named to either the AP first, second or third team since Kendra Wecker at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season. In addition to her AP All-America honor, Lee was named a First Team All-American by…
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 as well as 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 aggravated assault near the intersection of S. 4th St. and Yuma St. in Manhattan on March 15, 2022, around 6:43 p.m. Officers listed a 54-year-old female as the victim…
On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus Douglass Center Director Dave Baker discusses a new endeavor surrounding a community kitchen. In our final segments we spoke with Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram and Athletic Director Jordan Strom.
Manhattan City Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved the expansion of the Downtown STAR bond district, with a public hearing scheduled to update the redevelopment plan on April 5. The expansion is related to a $43.6 million Art and Light Museum being planned by the DeBruyn’s, owners of The Master Teacher in Manhattan. By expanding the lot to include the proposed development site in the lot north of Pierre and west of 3rd Street, the project is opened up to potentially $23 million in sales tax revenue projected to be generated in the district through 2026. STAR bonds are a mechanism through…