Author: KMAN Staff

MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – K-State is set for its 2023 home-opening weekend on March 3-6, as the Wildcats welcome Army and Stonehill to Tointon Family Stadium to kick off a seven game home stand. The Cats (4-5) will take on the Army Black Knights (4-2) in the home opener on Friday, March 3 at 4 p.m. before facing Stonehill (0-4) on Saturday at noon. K-State will go another round against Army on Sunday with game two against the Skyhawks on Monday to round out the four-day weekend event. K-State will send senior left-hander Owen Boerema to the mound on Friday for his…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 03/02/2023 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 20:53 – DY 34:37 – KSU WBB coach Jeff Mittie The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 03/02/2023 Hour 2 – Tang finishes first home slate 16-1 00:00 – Tang finishes first home slate 16-1 16:21 – One more pitch for Nowell to win Big 12 PoY 28:11 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/2/23: Ken Burton, Katie Pawlosky, Steve Kappes, Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:53 Segment 3 – 26:31 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with National Bio and Agro Defense Facility officials including Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and special guest Dr. Steve Kappes, associate administrator of USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Office of National Programs. Dr. Kappes spoke about watching NBAF develop from the ground up and thoughts on the facility’s future. Dr. Burton spoke on the timeline of events for NBAF and Pawlosky spoke…

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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. –  Darrel Smith, 41, of Manhattan was arrested on March 1, 2023, around 3:00 p.m. after a search warrant led to meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a gun being found in his residence. Smith was arrested for…

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Seven months after a decisive statewide vote affirmed abortion rights in Kansas, the Republican-controlled Legislature’s annual session in some ways looks a lot like previous ones, with multiple anti-abortion proposals. But key players are focusing on incremental changes, instead of a ban. Their biggest goal this year is getting more financial help for centers that discourage abortions while offering free pregnancy and post-pregnancy services. An income tax credit for donors is one of three proposals that have gained traction in the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature. The other two deal with medical malpractice insurance and telemedicine abortions. Though abortion opponents have pulled…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 03/01/2023 Hour 1 – Oklahoma has no chance tonight 00:00 – Oklahoma has no chance tonight 14:58 – All six seniors speak with media 32:06 – #1 Song of the Day/Big 12 announces entertainment for tourneys The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 03/01/2023 Hour 2 – MitchPom vs. OU 00:00 – Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary/MitchPom vs. OU 13:19 – Ask Us Anything

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A St. George woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a number of drug charges, following a traffic stop. RCPD says 30-year-old Joanna Nowak was pulled over in the 700 block of Yuma Street and found in possession of drugs. She was subsequently charged with six total counts including distribution of meth and fentanyl as well as drug parphernalia. She remains jailed on a $25,000 bond.

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/1/23: Marvin Wade, Brandy Santos, Jake Powell, Gina Snyder, Jared Bixby Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:48 Segment 3 – 20:57 Segment 4 – 30:26 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we talked with USD 383’s Superintendent Marvin Wade and Board Member Brandy Santos about tonight’s board meeting and their ongoing conversations about school safety. Manhattan Fire Department Fire Marshall Jake Powell provided some outdoor fire and safety tips for the spring. And Downtown Manhattan Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder and Sunset Zoo Curator of Education Jared Bixby discussed with us some…

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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 theft in the 900 block of Kearney St. in Manhattan on February 28, 2023, around 8:15 a.m. A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported her Tao…

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Sunset Zoo is looking forward to warmer weather and spring activities, one of which is taking place this weekend. Sunset’s Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood spoke with KMAN about the upcoming Sensory Safari program that’s geared towards kids ages 3 to 5. March also means it’s time for spring break, and the zoo is extending its hours that week so the influx of visitors will have plenty of time to see the animals. The zoo will be open from 9:30 am to 5 pm March 10th-18th. The first Sensory Safari takes place this Saturday at 11:30 am. Registration can…

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