K-State’s Riley County Extension Office is volunteering for the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) again this year. They are offering free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals starting Thursday, January 26th at the Manhattan Public Library. Extension Agent Director Gary Fike just returned from this year’s training and says there are a lot of changes this year which are going to negatively affect refunds. Last year, VITA volunteers filed 724 returns. This year they’re prepared to file returns for active duty military and reserves. The free service is by appointment only. Call 785- 565-6426 or email…
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Kansas State University is now one step closer to offering a bachelor’s degree program in criminology. K-State Provost Chuck Taber spoke with the Kansas Board of Regents at their meeting Wednesday. They discussed a proposal for the university to implement a program that allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Currently, the school only offers degrees in sociology with the option of specializing in criminology. Taber explained to the board why this degree would fit nicely with their current programing and its benefits for the students. In response to a question from…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/19/2023 Hour 1 – MitchPom vs. Texas Tech 00:00 – Coach Tang should give himself credit 18:57 – MitchPom vs. Texas Tech 28:51 – RIP David Crosby The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/19/2023 Hour 2 – Mason Voth from EMAW Online 00:00 – Mason Voth from EMAW Online 21:53 – Mitch in Vegas 31:22 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 1/19/23: Jason Smith Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:46 Segment 3 – 25:50 Segment 4 – 34:30 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President Jason Smith joined us for the hour. Segment 1 featured a recap of last week’s Flint Hills Regional Leaders Retreat, with discussions on K-State innovation and Fort Riley’s role in economic development. Segment 2 featured more on the leader’s retreat, including a discussion on housing and childcare that took place on day two of the retreat. Segment 3 featured Jason discussing the 15…
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 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on January 18, 2023, around 10:15 a.m. RC McGraws Tavern was listed as the victim when it was reported two…
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular season. The Chiefs and Patriots will play in Germany. The Bills, Titans and Jaguars will play in London. The Bills and Titans are the designated home teams for two games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while the Jaguars will host a game at Wembley Stadium as part of their multi-year commitment to playing in the United Kingdom. The league announced the plans on Thursday. Opponents, dates and times for the games will be released when the…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/18/2023 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 18:59 – DY 37:29 – My POV of Tang’s Postgame speech The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/18/2023 Hour 2 – Cats beats 32 KU in Overtime 00:00 – Cats beats 32 KU in Overtime 21:22 – Nowell texting Gene Taylor to hire Coach Tang 29:49 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ask any coach or player around the NFL and they are bound to tell you that the speed of the game picks up when the playoffs arrive. There is no longer time to think on the field; decisions more often are made by in-the-moment instincts rather than carefully crafted game plans. Perhaps that is why Patrick Mahomes thrives in the postseason. Whether it be his preponderance of no-look passes, crazy side-arm slings or the myriad other ways that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sparks creativity on the field, there is arguably no better player in…
Street repairs began in downtown Manhattan this week, which is causing some traffic adjustments that will continue through early April. City officials say the 600 block of Poyntz Avenue will be closed through approximately Easter weekend for repairs. Poyntz has been reduced to one lane eastbound from 9th to 8th streets. Eastbound traffic is being detoured onto 8th Street to Houston Street, then east to 5th and back north to Poyntz. The city says westbound traffic can detour north at 4th Street to Humboldt and then west onto 9th Street and get back south to Poyntz.
Riley County Commissioners will consider final approval of resolution to annex land near Manhattan Regional Airport into the City of Manhattan when it meets Thursday. The consideration comes after a public hearing held last Saturday at a special meeting of the Riley County board. Commissioners John Ford and Greg McKinley both believed the annexation would help lure more potential commercial activity on smaller lots in the area. Commissioner Kathryn Focke voted against the annexation Saturday, agreeing with City of Ogden officials that the annexation would hinder growth in Ogden. A number of departmental updates are scheduled, including the health department…