Manhattan City Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the McCall Road Landing Planned Development Unit to allow for construction of a new Culver’s restaurant. The restaurant, which will provide both dine-in and drive-through services, will reside at the corner of McCall Road and McCullough Place, south of Menard’s. A project timeline was not provided. Additionally, the board approved USD 383’s request to relieve an island landscaping requirement set forth in the Manhattan Development Code for the Bluemont Elementary School parking lot. The district cited concerns that the required landscaping would interfere with drop-off and pick-up flow,…
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Officers filed a report for theft in the 600 block of S. 1oth St. in Manhattan on May 1, 2023, around 1:15 p.m. Howie’s Recycling Inc. was listed as the victim when it was reported a tail light was stolen from a company truck. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,000. 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. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1400 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on May 1, 2023, around…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/2/23: Ron Fehr, Usha Reddi Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:59 Segment 3 – 22:03 Segment 4 – 31:15 On Tuesday’s edition of In Focus, Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner Usha Reddi spoke to Tuesday night’s agenda items, including a new Culver’s restaurant being proposed on McCall Road and a request from USD 383 involving the Manhattan Development Code at Bluemont Elementary. We also reflect with Commissioner Reddi on her 10 years on the city commission. She is resigning from her position after Tuesday, to focus on her duties as…
The Board of Riley County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to deny a request from Evergy Inc. to construct an electrical switching station west of the McDowell Creek Road and Konza Prairie Lane intersection, on the north side. County Planner Bob Isaac says the switching station would provide improved electrical services to members of the community. Evergy Manager of Permitting and Civil Engineering Jessica Keck spoke during the meeting and says the location of the station on the proposed property was altered in hopes of decreasing its obtrusive nature and relieving some of the public’s concern. Despite this location shift, the…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 5/1/23: Manhattan Parks & Recreation, VFW Post 1786, Thrive Flint Hills Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 09:13 Segment 3 – 18:49 Segment 4 – 32:51 On Monday’s edition of In Focus, Manhattan Parks & Recreation: Recreation Specialist Sydni Baker previews the opening of the waterparks and splash parks in Manhattan. T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter Interim Director Brandon Sokol highlights what’s going on at the shelter including their annual open house coming up June 3. VFW Post 1786: Outgoing Commander Dan Watkins and Carol Zeitvogel, office manager with Pearce Keller American Legion…
The second annual Run for the Roses to benefit the Kansas State University Gardens saw a generous turnout Saturday including celebrity runners and walkers, taking advantage of a good spring weather morning. Jan Pishny and husband Lyle from Stillwell drove in Friday and Pishny finished first in her age group, but says she was more impressed with the gardens than her own accomplishment. “This garden is so beautiful. I’m glad they’re doing some renovations to it. It’s something they should showcase for the whole community,” she said. Also participating was 96-year-old Marvin Hachmeister, fresh off his whirlwind trip to Washington,…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Sunset Ave. in Manhattan on April 28, 2023, around 8:30 a.m. The City of Manhattan and Beta Theta Pi were listed as the victims when it was reported a fence belonging to the fraternity and a no parking sign belonging to the City were spray painted with graffiti. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $535. 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. Jalisa…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Sophomore Brendan Jones’ two-run RBI triple plated the game-winning run as K-State clinched the Big 12 series over No. 14 Texas Tech with a 10-8 thriller on Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium. “That was one of the best games that I’ve been a part of in my career,” head coach Pete Hughes said on his team’s comeback victory. “The back-and-forth, the fight, the resiliency, getting big hits and making big pitches. That was college baseball at its best.” After four lead changes the Wildcats (28-17, 11-7 Big 12) entered the eighth inning with a one-run deficit until Jones…