TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted little time after a decisive victory in Kansas for abortion rights before sending out a national fundraising email warning that access to the procedure would be “on the chopping block” if her party did not win in the November elections. But her message to voters at large as she heads into the fall campaign is dramatically different, even as Democrats in other states stress abortion access as an issue. A few days after her abortion-related fundraising email, Kelly’s team suggested she would be focusing her reelection campaign on the state’s now-healthy finances, robust…
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Kansas State University inaugurated its 15th university president Friday. President Richard Linton officially took on the title following a ceremony held in McCain Auditorium. K-State’s Faculty Senate President Don Saucier spoke about the key factors they considered during the search process. Kansas Board of Regents Chair Jon Rolph had the honor of conferring the title of University President. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly spoke highly of the new president and his goals for the future. Through the signing of the Land Grant Promise, President Linton has already taken steps towards these goals and is excited for what the future has to…
News Radio KMAN · KMAN Interview – Sec. of State Scott Schwab Incumbent Sec. of State Scott Schwab stopped by the News Radio KMAN studio Friday morning. He spoke about his confidence for the general election a month out from his primary victory, the philosophy and ideals he carries with him in his role, what inspires him to serve and to run for re-election, as well election security and ways the office of the secretary can support new businesses and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 9/2/22 – Manhattan CVB, aTa Bus, Riley County Extension, Labor Day Travel Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:35 Segment 3 – 21:43 Segment 4 – 32:17 Friday’s edition of In Focus featured a quartet of guests from different organizations. The show opened with a conversation with Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Karen Hibbard, followed up by a chat with Flint Hills aTa Bus Executive Administrator Daphne McNelly. The program continued with a visit from Megan Dougherty, Riley County Extension Nutrition Health and Safety agent, to discuss the dining with diabetes…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas added an additional year to football coach Lance Leipold’s contract Thursday that will keep him on the sideline through the 2027 season, a reward for a two-win first year that raised hopes for a long-awaited turnaround. Leipold was hired last year, shortly after the Jayhawks parted with Les Miles following a winless season and amid sexual harassment allegations from his time at LSU. And despite never having an opportunity to put together a full recruiting class or working with his team in spring football, Leipold’s progress was evident in a late-season upset of Texas. Leipold’s…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — The Republican candidate for governor in Kansas said Thursday that if he is elected he will respect voters’ overwhelming rejection of an amendment that would have removed the right to abortion from the state’s constitution. Attorney General Derek Schmidt, who is seeking to oust Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, said the Aug. 2 vote in which voters rejected the proposed amendment by a 41% to 59% margin, means his priority will be upholding abortion laws already in force in the state, The Kansas City Star reported. When asked if he would support state lawmakers proposing a similar constitutional…
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 filed a report for rape in Manhattan on September 1, 2022, around 12:30 p.m. A 20-year-old female was listed as the victim and a 22-year-old male known to her was listed as the suspect. Due…
Set Scores Team 1 2 3 4 F Syracuse 23 18 25 21 (1) Kansas St. 25 25 22 25 (3) ORLANDO, Fla. (Kansas State Athletics) – Aliyah Carter led K-State with 20 kills and four aces, pushing the Wildcats to a four-set victory over Syracuse, 25-23, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21, on the first day of the UCF Challenge at The Venue Thursday. Carter hit .366 in producing her 12th career 20-kill performance, as she now sits alone in second place in K-State history for 20-kill matches during the rally-scoring era. Additionally, the 20 kills pushed her over the 800-kill mark with 801. The…
CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn and A.J. Pollock each cracked a two-run homer and singled, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Thursday. Leury Garcia and Elvis Andrus added two hits and an RBI apiece for the White Sox, who won their second straight following a five-game slide to climb back within a game of .500 (65-66). Chicago improved to 2-1 under bench coach Miguel Cairo, who is filling in as manager while Tony La Russa is on indefinite leave to undergo tests for an unspecified health issue. The defending AL Central champions, who began…
A pre-game ceremony Saturday will see six new names added to the Ring of Honor at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. New Cats offensive coordinator Colin Klein is among them and head coach Chris Klieman is happy for one-time Heisman runner-up. Joining Klein will be former teammates wide receiver and 2014 consensus All-American Tyler Lockett and linebacker and 2012 Big 12 defensive player of the year Arthur Brown, Big 12 title winning quarterback Ell Roberson, late-90’s era defensive end and two-time All Big-12 performer Darren Howard and running back Larry Brown, who went from being a high-caliber blocking back at K-State…