PHOENIX (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are the reason Rhonda LeValdo is in Arizona for the Super Bowl. But she won’t be here to watch the game. LeValdo and other Native Americans will be pushing again for the Chiefs to abandon the team’s name, mascot and fan-driven “tomahawk chop.” It’s the same goal they had in 2021 when the Chiefs were vying for a second-consecutive Super Bowl win in Tampa, Florida. “People are trying to be really positive about Kansas City and what it does and how like ‘Yes, sports binds us all together,’” LeValdo, founder of the Kansas…
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Information from the Associated Press Officials say a faulty weld at a bend in the Keystone oil pipeline contributed to the Dec. 7 oil spill in Washington County, that dumped nearly 13,000 barrels of crude oil into nearby Mill Creek. Canadian-based TC Energy said Thursday the flawed weld caused a crack that then grew over time because of the stress on the bend which travels through rural pastureland. The company says the weld was for a fitting that connected two sections of pipe. The company says it’s still investigating the cause of the pipeline stress and analyzing “other areas with…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/09/2023 Hour 1 – Apparently Notre Dame has interest in Collin Klein 00:00 – Apparently Notre Dame has interest in Collin Klein 14:22 – KSU BSB coach Pete Hughes media day interview 27:00 – KSU WBB Chief of Staff Coach Nick 37:36 – Sauce Boss The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/09/2023 Hour 2 – ISU game time change could mean something bigger 00:00 – ISU game time change could mean something bigger 17:21 – 7 teams in Big 12 title hunt with 7 games left 29:50 – #1 Song…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Four Kansas State football players – defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, cornerback Julius Brents, wide receiver Malik Knowles and running back Deuce Vaughn – have been invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, as the NFL on Wednesday released the list of 319 prospects requested for the multi-day event in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the most Wildcats selected to participate in the NFL Combine since five K-State players attended in 2013. The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine runs February 28 through March 6 with on-field workouts inside Lucas Oil Stadium slated for March 2-5. Those workouts will be televised live on NFL…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/9/23: Matt Enoch, Aaron Estabrook, Josh Brewer Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:00 Segment 3 – 20:40 Segment 4 – 33:34 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus, Fort Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation Division Chief Matt Enoch spoke about recreational activities and events that are available on post to veterans and non-veterans. Matt also shared some little known details about the MWR card available to patrons. In the second half of the program, Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook and Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity Executive…
A Manhattan teenager who allegedly started a fire at a Manhattan High School restroom last fall was arrested by police Wednesday. According to the Riley County Police Department, 16-year-old Jason Lucas was charged with aggravated arson, for his alleged involvement in setting a bathroom soap dispenser on fire during school hours on Nov. 28. He was additionally charged Wednesday on new counts for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and possession of an electronic cigarette by a minor. Lucas was transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City.
At their meeting Tuesday, the Manhattan City Commission discussed a proposed ordinance consolidating the Social Services Advisory Board and the Special Alcohol Funds Advisory Committee into one board The new Community Support Funds Advisory Board would be one entity that recommends funding allocations from dissolved boards’ budgets. Commissioner Linda Morse says she has concerns about the commission’s intentions. Commissioners Wynn Butler and John Matta disagreed and shared their reasoning. No action was taken on the proposal, but a tentative timeline indicates a first reading of the ordinance at the commission’s February 21st meeting.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Five Topeka police officers will not face charges after shooting and killing a man who rushed them with a knife last year, Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay. Kagay said on Tuesday that Kansas Bureau of Investigation officers found Topeka police justifiably believed that Taylor Lowery, 33, was a danger to them and the public during the confrontation on Oct. 13 in a Kwik Shop parking lot. The officers shot Lowery 34 times after he rushed at them with a knife and socket wrench, Kagay said. Lowery was under the influence of drugs when he was…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/08/2023 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 16:11 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 02/08/2023 Hour 2 – Cats get help from bench to beat TCU 00:00 – Cats get help from bench to beat TCU 16:05 – Nowell, Sill & Greene with media after win 29:23 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 2/8/23: Joan Simoneau, Rob McKim, Jim Genandt Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:30 Segment 3 – 23:01 Segment 4 – 32:04 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus, USD 323 Rock Creek Superintendent Joan Simoneau provided a general update on activities including state debate and a KMEA music performance. Simoneau also provided an update on legislative matters she’s been providing testimony on in Topeka. USD 320 Wamego Superintendent Rob McKim provided updates on activities in the district this month and spoke to legislative issues he’s keeping an eye on this session. In our…