Gamma Omicron of Epsilon Sigma Alpha had their Inaugural Charity 0.5K Slug Run this weekend to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Judy Ahrens, the event co-chair, talked about Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s fundraising. Ahrens said the event was inspired by the desire to hold a fundraiser run that was easy for anyone accomplish. A 0.5K is exactly 1,000 steps, and participants were able to walk to course and stop for donuts provided by Hy-Vee, kolaches, or protein provided by Raising Cane’s along the way. Participants Amy and Stephanie were excited they were raising money for a good cause.…
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A Manhattan man was arrested on Friday morning for damage to property. 32-year-old Gregory Hayes was arrested at 6:00 am in the 1210 block of Yuma Street for one count of criminal destruction and one count of violating a protection order. Hayes was booked into Riley County Jail and was later released on a $3,000 bond.
Kansas has canceled its fall turkey hunting season, state officials announced Friday, amid a decline in turkey populations across the Midwest and Southeast. Kansas has documented “consistent declines” in turkey populations over the last 15 years, the state’s Department of Wildlife and Parks said in a statement. That’s because fewer turkeys are reaching adulthood in Kansas and other states, said Kent Fricke, the department’s small game biologist. Possible reasons include turkey habitat destruction from urbanization and habitat loss from extreme weather events like drought and flooding. It’s unclear which factors are impacting turkey populations to what extent, Fricke said. A…
The Fall Apple Festival is Fort Riley’s annual open house. It is free and open to the public, with a number of family-friendly activities. Event Coordinator Ron Stewart gives an overview of some of the attractions that visitors will see at the event. The event will take place on the historic main post of Fort Riley, and it has been a tradition for families to come and take part in the festivities, have the opportunity to learn about and interact with their U.S. Army, and enjoy good food. Stewart says that the classic apple pies are one of the biggest…
After an eight day layoff, Manhattan High’s football team will host Hays Friday night as both squads bring 2-0 marks into action. How they’ve gotten there is a bit different, however. Manhattan has opened with a pair of wins by two or more scores while holding both Derby and Topeka High to 19 points. Hays needed overtime to get past Junction City in Week One, 20-14. They clipped Great Bend last Friday night by one, 28-27. Coverage from Bishop Stadium and Lew Lane Field begins on Newsradio KMAN at 6:30. McPherson plays its home opener against Junction City. Both teams…
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on September 14, 2023, at approximately 8:15 a.m. A 38-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and stole two 12-inch speakers and an amplifier. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $2,000. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Machaiah Anderson, 22, of Manhattan was arrested on September 14, 2023, at…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – Trailing by a goal in the late stages of Thursday’s Big 12 opener, K-State received a thunderous goal from fifth-year senior Aliyah El-Naggar to send the Wildcats to a 1-1 draw with Cincinnati at Buser Family Park. The draw ended a four-match losing streak for the Wildcats and marks the second straight season K-State has opened league play with a draw. HOW IT HAPPENED – K-State (2-4-3) held the Bearcats off the scoreboard for the first 63 minutes, but in the 64th minute Cincinnati (1-4-3) found twine for a 1-0 lead. Laura Zemberyova squared up a shot from…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State led off the K-State Invitational with a straight-set win on Thursday evening in front of a home crowd as the Wildcats swept Long Island, 25-20, 25-11, 25-10. The victory over LIU extended the Cats win streak at the invitational out to 13 with a perfect 13-0 record since 2017. K-State (6-2) generated a hit efficiency of .253 against LIU with 37 kills on 87 swings with 15 errors led by redshirt freshman Aniya Clinton. A native of Midland, Texas, Clinton posted a match-high 11 kills and hit .304 followed by Aliyah Carter with eight kills. Izzi Szulczewski led…
Riley County Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported Wednesday morning in Manhattan. Officers filed a report for aggravated domestic battery, rape, and criminal restraint, listing a 27-year-old woman as the victim and a 28-year-old man as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime, police say no further information is being released.