Author: KMAN Staff
The Manhattan Senior Center celebrated its recent rebranding with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. Center Director Liz Nelson cut the ribbon herself and explained how the center started off with a rather cumbersome name. Nelson said as time progressed, they realized the name was in need of a refresh. Despite the rebrand, Nelson said it is important for the community to understand that their mission and area of service has not changed. Nelson also said the ribbon cutting is an important event to not only celebrate the change but to continue bringing awareness to the center and the services it…
Local nonprofit Thrive is hosting its Musical May Day Extravaganza fundraiser Sunday. Thrive Flint Hills representative Tana Warner says the event promises plenty of fun for all ages. Warner encourages everyone to come out and learn more about their organization and the life-changing work they have done for community members struggling to make ends meet. The May Day Extravaganza runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Liquid Art Winery. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can check out Thrive’s Facebook page. Tickets are also available at the door.
Manhattan Parks and Recreation is looking forward to summertime as workers begin preparing the city’s pools and splash parks before opening back up this month. Parks and Rec Aquatics Recreation Specialist Sydni Baker says this year, all three pools and both splash parks will be up and running. Baker encourages those interested in registering children for swim lessons to do so now, with spots filling up fast as pool season approaches. She also encourages families who frequent the pool to purchase a season pass and get the most for their money. Check out the parks and recreation website to purchase…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/5/23: Riley County Extension, Visit Manhattan, Beach Museum Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:10 Segment 3 – 28:03 On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure joins us to highlight an upcoming tractor safety course, alfalfa weevil damage, a Spring crop planting update and an upcoming Wheat Plot Tour. Visit Manhattan Sports/Leisure Sales Manager Marcia Rozell and Convention Sales Manager Jenn Alley join us to highlight activities happening this month in Manhattan. We also replayed Thursday’s morning show interview with Artist Paul Rucker, Beach Museum Curator Aileen…
The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is hosting a highly unique performance Friday night on the K-State campus. Paul Rucker is a multimedia visual artist, composer, and musician, with a large portion of his work focusing on social justice issues in the United States. Rucker and five local musicians will present an improvisational and interactive musical performance titled “Hold: A Feeling or a Story”. Rucker, a self-taught cellist, said he has enjoyed performing a variety of music genres, but his true love is musical improv. Rucker said this performance will be unique even to him. He said his goal…
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The Riley County Police Department is currently investigating two separate incidents of vandalism at Frank Anneberg Park and is seeking further information from the public. According to RCPD Public Information Officer Aaron Wintermote, officers were called out to the park on April 24th after Manhattan Parks and Recreation staff discovered the vandalism. A shed, baseball score sign and several bulk bags of sand were damaged (pictured below), resulting in approximately $3000 worth of damage. Additionally, on April 15th, a report was filed for vandalism at Anneberg Park after a women’s restroom was vandalized and damaged causing around $600 worth of…