Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Commons Pl. in Manhattan on June 16, 2023, around 5:00 p.m. Target was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown woman stole multiple clothing items and Blu-ray discs by hiding them in a personal bag while in a dressing room before walking out of the store. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $515. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers…
Author: KMAN Staff
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/19/23: Riley County Historical Museum Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:53 Segment 3 – 25:47 Segment 4 – 42:33 Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Education and Design Melanie Highsmith, former Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins and former KMAN Program Director Dave Lewis reflect on the 1993 flood, 30 years later.
00:00 – Mason Voth from EMAW Online in Studio 14:58 – Huggins resigns at WVU
The Riley County Law Board will formally adopt the Riley County Police Department’s 2024 budget during Tuesday’s meeting. Last month, the board approved for publication RCPD’s 26.9 million dollar budget request, a nearly 2 million dollar increase from last year’s approved budget. RCPD initially requested, back in April, a 27.2 million dollar budget which included the implementation of 50% of their remaining salary survey and an 8% cost of living adjustment (COLA). RCPD said both increases were needed to remain competitive in the job market. The department returned last month with a 6.5% COLA, receiving approval in a 5-2 vote.…
Manhattan Regional Airport is reaching the end of phase 3 of its runway project. The airport shutdown completely May 12th to initiate that phase. Airport Director Brandon Keazer shared with the Airport Advisory Board June 12 that the paving of the runway intersection is almost complete. Keazer says phase 3 is estimated to be completed by July 19 and phase 4 will begin immediately afterward. The Manhattan Regional Airport is scheduled to reopen at the beginning of September.
Manhattan’s Juneteenth celebrations concluded Saturday, following three days of activities. The day began with a proclamation by Mayor Mark Hatesohl followed by the annual Unity Walk. The community walked from Longs Park to Douglass Park, mirroring the 1968 walk by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,, who delivered his final speech at Kansas State University, shortly before his assassination. Participants were welcomed with brunch, music, activities and vendors. K-State basketball player Ayoka Lee was among the many participants. Juneteenth committee member and K-State Athletics Director of the Evans Competitive Advantage Program Andre Bean says events like this help create awareness within…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Letters containing suspicious white powder have been sent to lawmakers and other public officials across Kansas, officials announced Friday. No injuries have been reported, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. It had counted more than 30 letters as of late Friday afternoon. The news release didn’t provide details about the consistency of the white powder. In emails sent to legislators and obtained by The Topeka Capital-Journal, Tom Day, director of Legislative Administrative Services, said the Kansas Highway Patrol had informed his office of the letters, which contain a return address of either Kansas City or Topeka.…