The Manhattan Juneteenth organization wrapped up a week of activities with a day in City Park full of local vendors, speakers, and a unity walk. Mayor Linda Morse read out the Juneteenth proclamation in between stories about those who have recently passed that were pillars in the town’s African-American community. Linnetta Hill, who passed away last November, was one of those members being honored. Her husband Bill, spoke with KMAN about the work his wife did for the community. “She taught music for thirty years here in the grade schools… I wish she could have been here to see this. She was such a wonderful…
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Pottawatomie County commissioners capped a busy day Monday with decisions on two of three conditional use permits in front of them. During their regular morning session in Westmoreland, the commission approved a pair of conditional use permits for rural properties north of Rock Creek High School wanting to host events, such as weddings and other gatherings. The request for the Ferkol property on Myers Valley Road for a proposed event space and accompanying children’s play area passed 2 to 1 with five conditions spelled out. The space is planned to start development within the next few years. Much of the…
https://soundcloud.com/user-713727314/in-focus-62122-manhattan-city-manager-ron-fehr-and-commissioner-john-matta?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr and Commissioner John Matta joined the program Tuesday morning ahead of the bi-monthly legislative meeting. Segment 1 – 00:00 (Discussion on storm debris clean up.) Segment 2 – 09:00 (Discussion about potential cuts to programming with Manhattan Parks & Rec Department) Segment 3 – 21:57 (Discussion centered on the Scorpion annexation request up for consideration at Tuesday’s meeting as well as the first reading to add tobacco shops and e-cigarette shops to the city’s exemption list for indoor smoking.) Segment 4 – 36:45 (Discussion included the proposed change in start times for legislative and…
Many of the animals at Sunset Zoo were given protection against COVID-19 this spring thanks to a local effort involving veterinarians in the Manhattan area. Kansas State University zoo veterinarians worked closely with Sunset Zoo staff to inject animals with a slightly different vaccine, produced by Zoetis, which donated over 15,000 doses of the USDA authorized experimental vaccine. Sara Gardhouse, an assistant professor of exotic pet, wildlife and zoological medicine says the vaccine is slightly different from the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine for humans, but has a lot of similarities. The ingredient reportedly used in this one is safe for…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 6/20/22 Hour 1 – Commitment from 2023 Wide Receiver 00:00 – Commitment from 2023 Wide Receiver 15:08 – College World Series Jell-O Shot Challenge 27:31 – “Cal’s Doing an Amazing Job” 36:25 – Movie Review with Sam Honey Buns The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 6/20/22 Hour 2 – 2023 Kansas Recruits Picking Purple 00:00 – 2023 Kansas Recruits Picking Purple 18:59 – Pro Basketball Fans Love Michael Beasley Again 27:51 – #1 Song of the Day / Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/20/22: Riley County Historical Museum Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:47 Segment 3 – 23:39 Segment 4 – 37:58 On Monday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Riley County Historical Museum Curator of Design Allana Parker and introducing new museum director Katharine Hensler.
Riley County Republicans Saturday hosted two of three candidates to be the party’s nominee in the race for attorney general in a town hall forum and meet and greet in the Wareham Opera House. Former Kansas Sec. of State Kris Kobach and retired Asst. U.S. Attorney Tony Mattivi spoke for more than an hour in response to questions submitted by members of the audience, with moderation by Party Chair John Ball. Kansas Sen. and candidate Kellie Warren was unable to attend due to prior commitments. KMAN has transcribed the first half of the candidates’ conversation. Full remarks can be heard…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 6/17/22 Hour 1 – I figured out how to say my name of (maybe) new Cat 00:00 – I figured out how to say the name of (maybe) new Cat 20:30 – Denver upset KC got the World Cup 35:03 – #1 Song of the Day/Movie preview with Sam Honey Buns The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 06/17/22 Hour 2 – 3rd Annual Gamey Awards 00:00 – 3rd Annual Gamey Awards 29:49 – Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/17/22: Riley County Extension, Seniors Service Center, T. Russell Animal Shelter, FHAA Segment 1 – 00:00 (Riley County Extension) Segment 2 – 12:20 (Riley County Seniors Service Center) Segment 3 – 23:21 (T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter) Segment 4 – 32:28 (North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging) On Friday’s edition of In Focus, Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Gregg Eyestone and Garden Tour Chair Gloria Holcombe spoke about the Garden Tour. We also spoke with Riley County Seniors Service Center Director Liz Nelson and Program Coordinator Cindy O’Connell. T. Russell Reitz Animal…
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — Thousands of cattle in feedlots in southwestern Kansas have died of heat stress due to soaring temperatures, high humidity and little wind in recent days, industry officials said. The final toll remains unclear, but as of Thursday at least 2,000 heat-related deaths had been reported to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the state agency that assists in disposing of carcasses. Agency spokesman Matt Lara said he expects that number to rise as more feedlots report losses from this week’s heat wave. The cattle deaths have sparked unsubstantiated reports on social media and elsewhere that…