Author: KMAN Staff

After watching Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah seemingly match a Division I record with six sacks in a 31-12 victory over TCU on Saturday, coach Chris Klieman made an observation that should send chills through Big 12 quarterbacks. Or heart palpitations through NFL scouts. “I’m sure there’s things he can continue to improve and get better at,” Klieman said with a slight grin and shake of his head, before adding quickly: “But you have that special day, that’s pretty awesome.” Anudike-Uzomah, whose safety last week against Texas Tech jumpstarted the Wildcats’ comeback win, also forced two fumbles against TCU while appearing…

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Riley County as of the end of Thursday is just 224 advance ballots short of the mark set in 2019, the last election headlined by local government races. “These are the people making decisions for your schools and your streets and your cities,” says Riley County Clerk Rich Vargo on KMAN’s In Focus Friday. “I just don’t understand why people don’t participate in these more. We’re ready for 100 percent [turnout], but in 2019 we had a 28 percent — which is actually, for statewide, a pretty good turnout for a general election for a city-school district election.” Vargo says…

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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 as well as 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 filed a report for criminal damage to property near the intersection of Ratone St. and N. 8th St. in Manhattan on October 28, 2021, around 11:15 a.m. Officers listed Link Scooter as the…

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With an attack that saw four players reach double-figure kills to pair with 11 total blocks, K-State ousted Texas Tech in four sets Thursday night at Bramlage Coliseum, 21-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19, to earn a two-match series sweep. K-State (14-7, 5-5 Big 12) finished with a higher hitting percentage in addition to more kills, assists, aces, digs and blocks than the Red Raiders (13-10, 3-7 Big 12). The Wildcats pick up their first conference series sweep of the season and push their winning streak to three matches overall. Aliyah Carter paced the Wildcats’ offense with 13 kills to go with 12…

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On a cold and blustery night with a bid for the Big 12 Soccer Championship on the line, K-State was unable grab the win in the finale as Iowa State downed the Wildcats, 1-0, on Thursday night at Buser Family Park. With a win and a loss or draw by in-state rival Kansas, K-State would have qualified for its first-ever appearance in the Big 12 Soccer Championship. “I felt like, with the wind, we should have been a lot more urgent, and a lot more, imposing,” said K-State head coach Mike Dibbini. “I think the moment was just little a…

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The founder of Kansas State University’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs shared lessons from his research and practice on how to better aid soldiers transitioning out of the military with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Wednesday. Dr. Arthur DeGroat testified to the committee in Washington D.C. during a hearing titled ‘Success After Service: Improving Veterans’ Employment, Education and Home Loan Opportunities.’ DeGroat served 22 years as an armor and cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, and prior to founding the OMVA worked as head of K-State’s Military Science Department. He was joined on the panel by Montana…

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