News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/5/22: Parks & Rec, Big Lakes, Habitat for Humanity Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:00 Segment 3 – 26:39 Segment 4 – 36:19 On Monday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan Parks & Recreation Interim Director Wyatt Thompson previewed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings, including a joint meeting with the Riley County Parks Advisory Board. Joining Wyatt was Flint Hills Discovery Center Volunteer Coordinator Mary Preston and Curator of Education Sally Dreher. Big Lakes Developmental Center Executive Director Lori Feldkamp and Marketing Specialist Emily Loudermilk spoke about the center’s Raise the…
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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 responded to the report of a fight in progress in the 700 block of N. Manhattan Ave. in Aggieville, Manhattan on December 3, 2022, around 12:33 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old…
Friday evening brought bitter cold wind to Manhattan, but hundreds turned out anyway for the 21st Annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade. The route started at 3rd and Poyntz, turned onto 11th, then ended on Fremont at City Park. The nearly 70 entries decorated their vehicles and walking members in lights. USD 383 was represented throughout the parade. Manhattan High School’s Marching Band played many holiday songs while glide-stepping in formation. A school bus decked out in lights was filled with bus drivers throwing candy to the crowd. Mayor Linda Morse appreciates the awareness the parade brings to the…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Senior Markquis Nowell shook off a subpar shooting night to score the game’s last 6 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 54 seconds, to help lift Kansas State to a 55-50 win over in-state Wichita State on Saturday night before a season-best crowd of 8,957 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State (7-1) rebounded from its first loss of the season at Butler on Nov. 30 to earn its fourth straight win over its in-state rival in the first meeting between the schools at Bramlage Coliseum since 2003. The 7-1 start is the best by the Wildcats since…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who was shot and killed by a Topeka police officer during a fight over a weapon. Dylan Walstrom, 28, of Topeka, died Thursday after he was shot by an officer investigating a car that was blocking an alley in central Topeka, the KBI said. Walstrom, who was alone in the car, refused several commands from the officer, the KBI said. When he eventually got out of the vehicle, Walstrom was holding a handgun, according to investigators. During the struggle, Walstrom fired once at the officer, who fired several shots…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 12/2/22: Greg McClure, Karen Hibbard, Ernie Minton Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 12:43 Segment 3 – 26:08 Segment 4 – 35:43 On Friday’s edition of In Focus K-State Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure takes a look at a number of upcoming events including the Women in Ag Series scheduled for January and February. Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Karen Hibbard joined us to discuss an update on meeting data from this past year and previewed a number of holiday events and graduation ceremonies taking place this month. In…
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 and interference with law enforcement officers in the 1100 block of Moro Street in Manhattan on December 2, 2022, around 2:00 AM. Officers listed a 23-year-old male as the…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals hired Guardians bullpen coach Brian Sweeney as their new pitching coach and Nationals minor league coordinator Jose Alguacil as their infield coach Thursday, filling two of the spots on new manager Matt Quatraro’s staff. The 48-year-old Sweeney spent five seasons on the Guardians staff, including the last three overseeing the bullpen. He also spent time in the Phillies’ player development system after an 18-year playing career career that spanned time with Seattle and San Diego to three years pitching in Japan and time with Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Alguacil had spent…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals safety Vonn Bell said the timing of this season’s game against the Chiefs feels a lot like last season when the teams met in two high-profile games in the span of a month. The Bengals beat the Chiefs 34-31 in Cincinnati on Jan. 2 to clinch the AFC North title. In a rematch in Kansas City in the AFC championship game on Jan. 30, the Bengals earned a trip to the Super Bowl with a 27-24 overtime win. Like in the previous matchup, the victory margin was an Evan McPherson field goal. “It feels like we keep…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Three Lawrence police officers who shot and killed a man in October will not face charges because their actions were legally justified, Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez announced Thursday The officers shot Michael Scott Blanck, 43, at his father’s home on Oct. 2 after he pointed a gun at them, according to a Kansas Bureau of Investigation report. Officers responded to Blanck’s father’s home after receiving a call that Blanck was inside after breaking a window. broken window. At the time, Blanck was under bond restrictions from two pending criminal cases to stay away from…