News Radio KMAN · In Focus 1/13/23: Ascension Via Christi, UFM, Flint Hills Christian School Segment 1 — 00:00 — Ascension Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple joined us to highlight a number of things looking ahead to 2023, including when to go to your primary care provider and seek care at the emergency room.U.S. News & World Report also recently recognized the hospital’s maternity ward for excellence. Segment 2 — 11:12 — Our conversation with Mr. Copple continued as he spoke to the importance of having a living will and making a plan for crises and end…
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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 and forgery in the 200 block of Levee Drive in Manhattan on January 12, 2023, around 8:50 AM. Officers listed Appletech Design and Construction Inc. as the victim when it…
From top to bottom, the Big 12 hasn’t started conference play like this in a decade. No. 11 Kansas State has already surpassed last season’s overall win total and made an impressive Top 25 poll debut this week after being picked to finish last in the 10-team league with new coach Jerome Tang and a completely revamped roster. The Wildcats (15-1) have won their first four Big 12 games, just like defending national champion No. 2 Kansas and No. 14 Iowa State, which is surging again after a surprise run to the NCAA Sweet 16 last March. “I’m very thankful. I’ve been…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature are headed toward big fights over spending on special education programs, pay raises for government workers and how much the cash-flush state should sock away for worse economic times. Kelly released budget proposals Thursday that include depositing $500 million into the state’s rainy day fund, giving state workers a 5% pay increase across the board and phasing in a 61% increase in spending on programs in K-12 public schools for children with special needs. Top Republican lawmakers want Kansas to set aside at least $1 billion of…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly plans to return Friday to the Statehouse after learning that a COVID-19 test earlier in the week gave her a false positive result, her office said. Kelly has been working in self-isolation at the governor’s residence since the false positive Tuesday. Her office announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and she postponed the annual State of the State address from Wednesday to Jan. 24. Kelly’s office said Thursday that she took the test after experiencing “cold-like symptoms.” She continued testing and after several negative results, her doctor and state health…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/12/2023 Hour 1 – King Felix Anudike-Uzomah declares for NFL Draft 00:00 – King Felix Anudike-Uzomah declares for NFL Draft 18:14 – Revisit predictions for FB season 27:59 – K-State WBB coach Jeff Mittie 36:00 – Meet the Wildcats with Felix The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 01/12/2023 Hour 2 – Best defensive ends in K-State history 00:00 – Best defensive ends in K-State history 16:11 – Gundy says ‘no thanks’ to Spencer Sanders 23:09 – #1 Song of the Day 32:22 – Ask Us Anything
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the neutral site if Buffalo and Kansas City meet in the AFC championship game. The NFL decided to put that potential matchup in a neutral city after the Bills’ Week 17 game against Cincinnati was canceled when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. The Chiefs (14-3) are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but played one more game than the second-seeded Bills (13-3). The league brokered the neutral site deal because Buffalo could have been the top seed with a victory over the Bengals. The Buffalo-Cincinnati game…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 1/12/23: Fort Riley Museum and Manhattan Housing Authority Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:38 Segment 3 – 21:12 Segment 4 – 32:55 On Thursday’s show, Fort Riley Museum Director Dr. Robert Smith spoke about ongoing renovations at the museum complex and a broad timeline for when the public can anticipate the reopening of the facility, during the first segment. In the second segment, Dr. Smith talked about the new children’s area and some of the history of Fort Riley, specifically to Marshall Army Airfield. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook…
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 burglary in the 1800 block of College Heights Rd. in Manhattan on January 11, 2023, around 3:15 p.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported his…
This week’s recruiting notes for Kansas State football provide positives for the team’s offense going into the 2023 season. Wideout Phillip Brooks announced Tuesday that he will return for his sixth season of eligibility, providing a bridge from the 2022 corps to a group of young wide receivers expected to see time in the fall. Brooks finished the past season with 45 catches for 587 yards and four touchdowns and will be the lone returning starter at the position. In his career he has 129 catches for 1,538 yards and nine touchdowns. Brooks coming back also means the Wildcats will…