Houston, Texas. (K-State Athletics) – Head coach Jerome Tang has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club at its annual Final Four Awards Brunch at the Ballroom at Bayou Place in Houston, Texas on Sunday (April 2). Tang was chosen for the award over a finalist list that included Purdue’s Matt Painter, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson and Marquette’s Shaka Smart. Tang becomes the first K-State head coach to earn the Naismith coaching honor and just the third to be selected as National Coach of the Year, joining Fred “Tex” Winter who was…
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There was a crowd on the lawn of the Family and Child Resource Center in Manhattan Saturday morning. Julie Gibbs, Director of the Riley County Health Department explains. Inside the building, families could explore the services available and receive free goodies, while the Easter Bunny was outside dropping eggs and candy all over their yard. Ten-year-old Manhattan resident, Hana Alemie is one of the more than 400 residents who attended the new event. Alemie, a Northview Elementary student, didn’t hunt for treats herself, instead choosing to help her eight-year-old brother and five-year-old sister. Gibbs says she’s pleasantly surprised by…
The Student Union was the hub of the annual K-State Open House, but the wonderful smell before entering the building was thanks to Thompson’s BBQ Smokehouse. Registered K-State Caterer, Ervin Thompson, was cooking up and selling his delicious food to help the community. Thompson says he decided to help the shelters after learning they are in need of baby supplies. There’s still an opportunity to help out and enjoy some great food. Thompson says he will continue to support community members. He remembers how his community helped him when he was in need. The BBQ Chef is featured at many K-State…
Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 600 block of North 9th Street in Manhattan on March 30, 2023, around 7:30 AM. Officers listed a 21-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect took his gray 2014 Toyota Camry. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $10,000. The vehicle was later recovered. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 2700 block of Eureka…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/31/23: Melissa Kirkwood, Sydney Carlin, Mike Dodson Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:41 Segment 3 – 18:04 Segment 4 – 30:19 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood joins us to discuss zoo activities coming up in April. 66th District State Rep. Sydney Carlin and 67th District State Rep. Mike Dodson joined us for a legislative update.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/30/23: USD 378, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 15:38 Segment 3 – 27:38 Segment 4 – 35:14 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County USD 378 Superintendent Cliff Williams joins us for an update on school activities and other news. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officials, including Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka and Manhattan District Fisheries Biologist Ely Sprenkle joined us to discuss the fishing season in our area.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly made a stop in Manhattan this week for the annual Kansas Governor’s Public Health Conference. Kelly, speaking at the Manhattan Conference Center Wednesday, praised the efforts of those working in the public health field throughout the pandemic and said they were invaluable contributions for the health of all Kansans. Kelly said Medicaid must be expanded in order to keep Kansas healthy. Despite previous pushback, she said she refuses to give up on this goal. Kansas is currently only one of ten states that have not approved Medicaid expansion. Kelly said the program offers significant benefits, and…
Kansas State University officials say more than $1 million was raised for the university’s annual All In for K-State day of annual giving, held March 22. Proceeds will help establish educational services for students experiencing financial stress. The university says that includes free financial well-being courses offered to all incoming students and adding more peer counselors to extend Powercat Financial’s reach. “We will start to see the dividend from the K-State generosity immediately with our newly admitted students this spring, as well as the development of exciting opportunities for every student to meaningfully engage in their financial future,” said Kathleen…
Kansas State University’s Chief Government Relations Officer Sue Peterson is retiring next month. Peterson, who also serves as assistant to the President Richard Linton, will retire after nearly 34 years of service on April 7. Coming to K-State in 1989, Peterson has had direct responsibility for all university liaison activities with the state legislature and federal government. She’s also has served as a political science instructor since 1992. “Sue has had an amazing career at K-State that has led to immeasurable impact for our university,” said Richard Linton, Kansas State University president. “She has been a tireless advocate for the…