Rohling Homestead is hosting their 3rd annual egg hunt this year to support Lee Elementary School student Aramayah “MayMay” Pevy, who has been battling Leukemia since her diagnosis last year. Aramayah’s mother, Jessica Dunham, said her daughter was officially diagnosed June 3rd, 2022 with B-Cell Leukemia and has remained strong throughout her treatment. Gina Shope, an organizer for the event, said the egg hunt promises plenty of family fun. Shope encourages everyone to come together and provide support; 100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to the family. The egg hunt takes place from 10 a.m. to…
Author: KMAN Staff
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its new leader of Manhattan’s military relations program. Christian Bishop will take over that role in April, serving as the military liaison between the Manhattan region and Fort Riley. She succeeds Janet Nichols, who left the Chamber in December to become Director of Public Affairs and Community Outreach for the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs. Bishop, a K-State graduate, has been involved with engagement between Fort Riley and the Flint Hills for nearly 15 years and currently serves as Outreach Services Director for Child and Youth Services at Fort Riley. Bishop previously…
An investigation is underway after a Manhattan woman reported someone stole her mail, which including prescription pills totaling close to $36,000. The Riley County Police Department says a report for theft was filed Tuesday in the 2700 block of North Brookglen Circle. The 48-year-old woman says the pills were delivered to her front porch, and apparently intercepted by an unknown suspect. RCPD says the drugs were valued at $35,500. Anyone with information is urged to contact Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/15/23: Jessica Dunham, Gina Shope, Kristi Ingalls, Kevin Ingram Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:06 Segment 3 – 20:00 Segment 4 – 31:36 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, we began our program visiting with local residents Jessica Dunham and Gina Shope, about an upcoming egg hunt fundraiser March 25 to support the family of 8-year-old Lee Elementary School student Aramayah Pevy who is fighting childhood leukemia. Red Cross Kansas District Spokesperson Kristi Ingalls joined us to preview the Manhattan Community Blood Drive, coming up Monday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 21…
Riley County, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft in the 2700 block of N. Brookglen Cir. in Manhattan on March 14, 2023, around 11:15 a.m. A 48-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported mail that was delivered to her front porch containing around $35,500 worth of prescription pills was stolen. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Jamie Berges, 33, of St. George was arrested on March 14, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. after being transported from the Pottawatomie County Jail for her Riley County District Court warrant for failure…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 3/14/23: Kathryn Focke, Anna Burson Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:17 Segment 3 – 20:46 Segment 4 – 29:06 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Commission Chair Kathryn Focke and County Appraiser Anna Burson joined us. Commissioner Focke and Burson discuss 2023 valuation notices which were sent out to property owners last month, showing anywhere from a 7 to 17 percent increase for most taxpayers. Commissioner Focke recaps last week’s public meeting in Keats, regarding the modernization of the sanitary sewer district and feedback received from residents who live in…
Riley County, KAN. – Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Pottawatomie Ct. in Manhattan on March 13, 2023, around 7:45 a.m. A 46-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported three of his truck’s tires were slashed overnight. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,500. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 7000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. on March 13, 2023, around…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – For the seventh time in the last nine seasons, Kansas State women’s basketball will make a postseason appearance as the Wildcats have accepted a bid to play in the 2023 Postseason WNIT and will host Wichita State in the first round on Thursday at 6 p.m. Tickets for K-State’s first round matchup with Wichita State are available now, by calling the K-State Athletic Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS, visiting www.kstatesports.com/tickets or by stopping by the K-State Athletic Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets are priced at $15 for chair backs, $10 for adult general admission and…
During their Monday meeting, Riley County Commissioners received an updated cost estimate for the new Public Safety Headquarters from BHS Construction indicating the project sits at approximately $22.5 million. This price tag is roughly $10 million higher than an early and rough estimate presented in July of last year. EMS and Ambulance Director David Adams broke down the cost for each piece of the project. This jump in costs came as a surprise to most; Commissioner John Ford said he anticipated costs to sit between $16 million and $18 million. Kile Morrison of Archimages Architecture said a previous project led…
Riley County, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft in the 700 block of Midland Ave. in Manhattan on March 10, 2023, around 10:15 a.m. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his grey Genuine Scooter Co. Roughhouse 50 Sport moped was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery in Manhattan on March 10, 2023, around 9:45 p.m. A 37-year-old man was listed as the…