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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 08/17/2022 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 14:32 – DY 25:17 – Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 08/17/2022 Hour 2 – 00:00 – Compact disc turns 40 today 20:06 – LB coach Steve Stanard with media 27:10 – #1 Song of the Day 35:47 – Ask Us Anything

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Kansas Republican United States Representative Jake LaTurner shares what his constituents biggest concern is right now. LaTurner says Congress needs to adjust how it is dealing with the issue of inflation. LaTurner says that some regulations on businesses are necessary, however some aren’t and create more expense, contributing to inflation. He said the 2nd highest concern he’s heard recently is the fentanyl crisis that is coming in through the country’s southern border. He recently met someone who lost their child to fentanyl who used it unknowingly. LaTurner also shared his thoughts on the recent search warrant served at past President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. He says this unprecedented search should have been…

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Although it appears there is plenty of food to go around, some people face roadblocks to accessing food. Transportation, and working knowledge of nutrition and preparation are some of the challenges. CiCo Food and Farm Council Coordinator Vickie James…. There is now a program committed to bridging the gap between abundance and need by facilitating the rescue and transfer of edible food that would otherwise be discarded or go to waste. The recovery is managed through an app called ChowMatch where food businesses are matched with food assistance organizations. The caterer, restaurant, or store enters untouched surplus food into the app. Volunteers…

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left training camp early Wednesday as nagging injuries continued to mount for the Kansas City Chiefs. Jones left after about 10 minutes with a sore back while Hardman, who is being counted upon to help overcome the loss of Tyreek Hill, hurt his groin while going up for a catch in the end zone. McKinnon left with a hamstring injury. They were joined on the sideline by wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who missed his second practice with a…

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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 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 aggravated battery in the 1400 block of Hayes Dr. in Manhattan on August 16, 2022, around 8:45 a.m. A 38-year-old female was listed as the victim when it was reported a…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 8/17/22: USD 383, Manhattan/Riley County Food and Farm Council Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:53 Segment 3 – 19:42 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Christine Weixelman joined the program. In our final segment we spoke with Manhattan/Riley County Food and Farm Council Coordinator Vickie James.

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – The Kansas State men’s and women’s cross country teams will kick off their 2022 season with the first of their four regular-season meets at the Bob Timmons Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kan. It will mark just the third time that the Wildcats have opened year at the event since 2015. In addition to the opening meet in Lawrence, the Wildcats will compete at the Woody Greeno/Jay Dirksen Invitational in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Sept. 17 for the first time since 2019 followed by a trip to Fayetteville,…

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas on Tuesday began a partial hand recount of this month’s decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights, a move forced by two Republican activists even though the margin was so large that the recount won’t change the outcome. Nine of the state’s 105 counties are doing the recount at the request of Melissa Leavitt, of Colby, in far northwestern Kansas, who has pushed for tighter election laws. A longtime anti-abortion activist, Mark Gietzen, of Wichita, is covering most of the costs. A larger than expected turnout of voters on Aug. 2 rejected a ballot measure that would have…

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster missed a soggy practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday because of a sore knee, though the injury to the veteran wide receiver is not expected to keep him out long. The Chiefs also waived defensive lineman Austin Edwards and wide receiver Devin Gray to get to the 85-man roster limit. Smith-Schuster is being counted upon to help the Chiefs overcome the trade of wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami. The 25-year-old missed most of last season with the Steelers after he dislocated his shoulder in Week 5 against Denver, though he…

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Kansas State assistant head coach/cornerbacks coach Van Malone, defensive tackles coach Mike Tuiasosopo, linebackers coach Steve Stanard and defensive ends coach Buddy Wyatt met with members of the media on Tuesday at the Vanier Family Football Complex. Links to video and audio of Malone’s press conference in addition to a link to the breakout interviews with Tuiasosopo, Stanard and Wyatt are above, while a transcript of Malone’s opening statement is below. VAN MALONE, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/CORNERBACKS Opening Statement… “First of all, I’d like to thank you guys for doing what you do. For supporting our team, for sharing our stories.…

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