News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/22/23: Sunset Zoo, Flint Hills Discovery Center Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:13 Segment 3 – 22:48 Segment 4 – 29:43 On Monday’s edition of In Focus, Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Coordinator Melissa Kirkwood joins us to highlight zoo happenings. Flint Hills Discovery Center Marketing Coordinator Deanna Likes and Assistant Director/Development Stephen Bridenstine joins us to highlight Sunflower Summer, Mission Aerospace and other summer programming happening at the Discovery Center.
Author: KMAN Staff
With a little more than a week until the filing deadline for the November general election, more names are emerging in the race for Manhattan City Commission. The Riley County Clerk’s Office noted Monday that Rosemary Crumly-Loucks filed for a seat on the commission Monday morning. She becomes the fourth person to officially file and fifth overall candidate for a seat on the commission, joining incumbents Mark Hatesohl and John Matta, as well as Peter Oppelt and Rafael Rodriguez Jr. The filing deadline is June 1. The general election is Nov. 7.
A Manhattan man was arrested over the weekend on a warrant for probation violation. Riley County Police say the warrant against 36-year-old Brian Cottrell stems from an original charge of interference with law enforcement. During his arrest Friday, police say Cottrell was found to be in possession of marijuana, meth, opiate pills and drug parphernalia. He remains jailed on a $16,000 bond.
Two individuals, aged 30 and 43, were charged Friday with criminal trespass following separate incidents reported at their respective homes. According to RCPD, both men were considered victims and suspects. The younger man reportedly visited the older man’s home and intentionally urinated on the other’s internet router. In response, police say the older man threatened the younger man with a brick. Both were cited for their involvement. No additional details were disclosed by police.
A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday after a domsetic incident. RCPD says a 31-year-old woman reported she was attacked by the suspect, 30-year-old Tony Hoover, shortly before 5 p.m. Officers arrested Hoover on two Riley County warrants for failure to appear, stemming from an original charge of burglary and probation violation stemming from original charges of aggravated burglary and possession of stolen property. Hoover also had two Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for driving while suspended and a motion to revoke parole for theft. He remains jailed on a $14,750 bond.
A Manhattan business was burglarized Friday after police reported more than $13,000 worth of items were stolen. Energy Center Manhattan Pool was listed as the victim. RCPD says numerous items were stolen, including pumps, filters, valves, a ladder deck and a spa vacuum. The business also reported five vehicles had their catalytic converters removed, causing an estimated $6,000 in damage. It’s unknown if the two crimes are related. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
Officers filed a report for burglary and theft in the 500 block of Pillsbury Dr. in Manhattan on May 19, 2023, around 11:15 a.m. Energy Center Manhattan Pool was listed as the victim when it was reported multiple miscellaneous pool items including pumps, filters, valves, a ladder deck, a spa vacuum, and more were stolen totaling approximately $13,700. It was also reported the catalytic converters from five vehicles on the property were cut off and stolen along with one diesel particulate filter for an approximate total loss of $6,000. It is unknown at this time if the two crimes are…
Kansas State University President Richard Linton has announced plans to increase wages for staff in the upcoming academic year. In a letter penned to the university community Monday, Linton noted plans to invest more than $12 million in compensation increases and salary adjustments. Linton says the vast majority of this funding will support faculty and staff salaries, including $3.5 million for a 1.25% across-the-board increase for all benefits-eligible faculty, unclassified and university support staff hired on or before Dec. 1, 2022. He says $6.5 million is being used to fund a 2.5% merit pool to provide eligible faculty and staff…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State women’s golf coach Kristi Knight, who has guided the Wildcats since the fall of 1995, announced Friday that she will step away from her position to pursue other professional opportunities. “I’m so thankful for my time at K-State and have enjoyed it so much, but it is time for something new for myself and for the program,” Knight said. “I’ve worked with a lot of great people during my tenure. I appreciate Max Urick for giving me the opportunity in 1995, and I have worked for many great athletic directors after Max in Tim…