Sports fans who want to bet on their favorite teams should be able to make their wagers in Kansas beginning Sept. 1 if some final regulatory details are worked out, state officials announced Thursday. The four state-owned casinos in Kansas will have a tentative “soft launch” of sports betting at noon Sept. 1, with an official launch on Sept. 8, Kansas Lottery executive director Stephen Durrell said in a video announcement. Durrell said several regulatory and administrative hurdles remained to make the launch a reality “but we’re hopeful we can get there.” After years of debate, the Kansas Legislature approved legalized…
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – A week away from the official start of the 2022 volleyball season, K-State looks to tune up as it is set to host Wayne State (Nebraska) in an exhibition match Friday at Bramlage Coliseum with a 6 p.m. first serve. Additionally, head coach Suzie Fritz met with members of the local media Thursday to preview the upcoming season. A transcript can be viewed at the end of this release. The match will mark the team’s only preseason contest as the Wildcats embark on the program’s 49th season. The winningest and longest tenured head coach in program history,…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luis Patiño pitched strongly into the sixth inning, Yandy Díaz drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Thursday night. Tampa Bay, which is tied with Toronto for the second AL wild card, has won five of six. Patiño (1-1), recalled from Triple-A Durham to make his first big league appearance since July 23, gave up four hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He went on the 60-day injured list following a left oblique strain in April. “I felt really good,” Patiño said through a translator. “I’ve…
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Community members filled the room Wednesday at Crestview Christian Church for a Pottawatomie County meeting about the upcoming construction of the Scorpion biomanufacturing facility. The purpose of the meeting was to allow the public to voice their concerns and ask questions about the project. The new building will be located off of Highway 24 and Excel Road in Blue Township. The arrival and location of the facility has created many concerns for the community. Highway 24 is known for traffic issues and accidents, and many individuals feel that the facility will only add to the problem. According to city officials,…
Governor Laura Kelly kicked off the 2022 Kansas Agricultural Growth Summit in Manhattan today. The meeting included more than 400 leaders, representing a variety of agricultural interests across the state. Kelly told the leaders why Kansas is central to the agricultural needs of the local and national communities. She also told them why they are important to the Kansas economy. Kelly commended Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton, for his contribution to the state. Kelly noted Kansas is number one in wheat and sorghum production, and number two in crop plant acreage. She highlighted some ongoing improvements that…
Riley County – Authorities in Riley County are investigating an assault on a correctional officer. According to the police department activity report, officers reported an aggravated robbery and battery on a law enforcement officer at the Riley County Jail in Manhattan just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. A 29-year-old corrections officer was body-slammed by a 20-year-old inmate who also took his radio and keys. The inmate was swiftly restrained by more jail officers. The injured prison officer was taken by EMS to Via Christi for treatment of scrapes and back pain. Later, he was released. To have a mental health…
The Princeton Review ranks Kansas State University number one in the nation for best quality of life, one of 11 categories in which the university ranked in the Top 10. The rankings are derived from the review’s national survey of students, which includes questions on university academics, amenities, school services, extracurriculars and more. About 160,000 surveys were returned to the Princeton Review. The quality of life ranking is based on student responses to questions rating the beauty, safety and location of their campus as well as the ease of getting around campus, their overall happiness and more. “These rankings reflect…
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 an injury crash on Fort Riley Blvd. (K18) near the intersection of W. 56th Ave. outside Manhattan on August 17, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 8/18/22: Jason Smith Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:30 Segment 3 – 26:28 Segment 4 – 40:15 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith for the full hour.