MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – Following the first Big 12 Championship appearance in the brief seven-year history of the Kansas State soccer program, K-State Director of Athletics Gene Taylor and head coach Mike Dibbini announced a four-year contract extension through the 2026 season on Wednesday. “Coach Dibbini and his staff continue to gain momentum following their first appearance at the Big 12 Championships this fall,” Taylor said. “The trajectory of our program is continuing to climb in the right direction, as evidenced by the type of student-athletes they are bringing in and the tremendous crowds we regularly have at Buser Family Park.…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas providers might not be ready for months to do telemedicine abortions even though a state-court judge has blocked the state from enforcing its ban on teleconferencing with patients seeking pregnancy-ending medications. Planned Parenthood Great Plains said Wednesday it is evaluating its options following the order last week from Shawnee County District Judge Teresa Watson. It operates three clinics in Kansas providing abortions. A spokesperson for Wichita clinic operator Trust Women said it hopes to resume telemedicine abortions but will move slowly. It provided them for a few months in 2018, filing a lawsuit challenging the ban just…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 11/30/22: RCPD Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:34 Segment 3 – 24:23 Segment 4 – 34:45 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Police Department Administration Captain Josh Kyle and Victim Advocate Coordinator Melissa Mosher.
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 responded to the report of an injury crash near the intersection of Walters Dr. and Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on November 29, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas lawmaker who was forced out of one of the state Senate’s most powerful jobs following an arrest for drunken driving and speeding the wrong way on two interstate highways is planning to leave the Legislature in early January. Former Senate Majority Leader Sen. Gene Suellentrop, a Wichita Republican, confirmed Tuesday that he plans to retire Jan. 2, saying in an email that his 13 years as a lawmaker “is long enough.” State senators aren’t up for reelection until 2024, and Republicans in his district plan to meet Dec. 14 to name a replacement to…
Nearly a week remains in a massive fundraising effort undertaken by Kansas State University for a planned infrastructure overhaul within the College of Agriculture. Fundraising for a 3 to 1 match from the state of Kansas began in mid-July, with K-State being tasked with raising $75 million in private donations to qualify for a state match of $25 million and another $25 million guaranteed. Dean Ernie Minton talks about one of the two projects, that are planned on the north side of campus — an agromony research center and a separate innovation center. Other plans include the eventual construction of…
By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP) – Ohio State was No. 5 Tuesday night in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings, positioned to possibly take advantage if one of the top four slips up on championship weekend. Georgia (12-0) was No. 1 again. No. 2 Michigan (12-0) and No. 3 TCU (12-0) both moved up a spot and Southern California (11-1) climbed two spots into the fourth slot. The Buckeyes (11-1) dropped three spots after losing 45-23 to the rival Wolverines on Saturday at home. Alabama (10-2) moved up a spot to No. 6 and was followed by Southeastern Conference rival…
Manhattan High’s opener in the Hays City Shootout Thursday evening will be an early season showdown between top 10 teams in 6A. The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association pre-season poll issued Tuesday placed the Indians at number 10 to open the season, with Olathe West number three. Also in the field is seventh ranked Lawrence-Free State and the number two team in 2A in Thomas More Prep. The Manhattan High girls also draw Olathe West in the opener, and the Owls are the sixth-ranked team in 6A to begin the year, per coaches. Defending champion Washburn Rural is also in the…
Manhattan’s annual Red Cedar Holiday Harvest returns this Saturday at Roger Schultz Community Park. The event is free, giving families an opportunity to chop down their own tree for their holiday decor. The event also has a two-fold purpose of helping cull the population of Red Cedars — an invasive species that grow throughout the Park off of Miller Parkway. Manhattan Parks and Recreation staff will be at Roger Schultz to help with the cutting, hauling and loading — though folks are encouraged and welcome to cut their own tree. Only handsaws are permitted. Additionally, Britt’s Farm is partnering with…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 11/29/22 – McCain Auditorium, Pawnee Mental Health Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:37 Segment 3 – 28:02 Segment 4 – 37:45 Tuesday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from McCain Auditorium as well as Pawnee Mental Health Services. The first half of the show, we were joined by McCain Director Todd Holmberg as well as Friends of McCain Board Member and event Co-Chair Julie Keenan and emcee Kinzie Jo Nelson. They discussed the upcoming inaugural Holiday Gala and Auction on Saturday. Tickets and a silent auction are available at McCain.K-State.edu. The trio…