Author: KMAN Staff

The Riley County Police Department has arrested three in connection to suspected fentanyl distribution that resulted in the seizure of over 300 suspected fentanyl pills and marijuana. Search warrants were executed Tuesday for suspected distribution of controlled substances in the 700 block of Mission Ave. in Manhattan. Police say 18-year-old Juliana Morgan, of Junction City, was charged with interfering with law enforcement officers as they conducted the search warrant. Morgan was released from jail after posting a $2,000 bond. Police also arrested 20-year-old Trevon Markham and 23-year-old Therriana Pittman, both of Manhattan. The pair were arrested in the 1900 block…

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Manhattan’s Parks and Recreation Department updated the city commission with their proposed cost recovery model at their work session Tuesday.  The current model sorts all programs into one of five tiers. Tier 1 would consist of the programs with the most community benefit, and as the tier number increases, the programs become more individualized. The tiers are situated on a cost recovery pyramid indicating that programs with the most community benefit will require the smallest cost recovery percentage. Commissioner Wynn Butler expressed concerns over one of the items included in Tier 3. Recreation Superintendent Chris Curtis explained that there will…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/14/23: Greg McKinley, Amanda Webb Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:19 Segment 3 – 21:43 Segment 4 – 30:50 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley and Planning and Special Projects Director Amanda Webb joined us for the hour. They discussed the Battery Recycling Program, and the Short Term Rental regulations in Riley County. Greg also updated us on the progress on the North Riley County Ambulance Station project in Leonardville and the Public Safety Building plans in Manhattan. He also discussed legislation the county is watching in…

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GAME 26 12/14 KANSAS STATE (19-6, 7-5 Big 12) at OKLAHOMA (12-13, 2-10 Big 12) Tuesday, February 14, 2023 >> 8:05 p.m. CT >> Lloyd Noble Center (11,562) >> Norman, Okla. TELEVISION ESPNU / WatchESPN (link here) James Westling (play-by-play) Lance Blanks (analyst) John J. Wilson (producer) RADIO K-State Sports Network Flagships: // KMAN 1350 & WIBW 580 Satellite Radio: Sirius XM 84/84 Online: Varsity Network [free] / www.kstatesports.com/watch [free] Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play) Stan Weber (analyst) LIVE STATS www.kstatesports.com oklahoma.statbroadcast.com COACHES K-State: Jerome Tang [Charter Oak State College ’07] Record at K-State: 19-6/1st Year Career Record: 21-6/1st Year+ vs. Oklahoma: 0-0 [0-0 at…

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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 aggravated assault in the 700 block of Humboldt St. in Manhattan on February 13, 2023, around 10:30 p.m. A 38-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported a…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · Wildcat Insider 02/13/2023 Hour 1 – Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII 00:00 – Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII 19:37 – Chiefs highlight montage 27:57 – Troy sleeps through the end of the Big Game 35:35 – Way too many turnovers in loss at Tech The Game on 1350 KMAN · Wildcat Insider 02/13/2023 Hour 2 – Wyatt Thompson from Norman, OK 00:00 – Wyatt Thompson from Norman, OK 14:38 – Wyatt 26:43 – This week in the Big 12 34:52 – Ask Us Anything

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/13/23: Matt Miesner Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:56 On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Professor and Section/Livestock Services Dr. Matt Miesner about having herd health plan and tips for spring calving season.

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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 fraud on February 10, 2023, around 2:45 PM in Manhattan. Officers listed a 69-year-old female as the victim when she reported a known business cashed a check for home insurance twice.…

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Ice on top of the water at Tuttle Creek State Park didn’t stop plungers Sunday. The annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics topped $10,000 just as teams began jumping into the frigid water. Junction City Police entered a team dressed as their main food group. Chief John Lamb explains.   Lamb says the event is enjoyable and a lot of fun, but there’s another reason for the freezin’.  RCPD’s new Director Brian Peete enjoyed his first day at the beach in his new hometown.  Members of his agency were dressed in costumes with a Rock ‘n Roll theme. After receiving…

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