ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/13/22: Pott. County Schools, Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:38 Segment 3 – 20:41 Segment 4 – 25:38 Wednesday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from Pottawatomie County area schools as well as the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program. The first segment, we were joined by Wamego USD 320 Superintendent Rob McKim and Rock Creek USD 323 Superintendent Joan Simoneau in segment 2. The program closed with FHRLP Executive Director Jack Lindquist talking about the program opening for its 2022-2023 class.
Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division bid farewell to its outgoing Garrison Commander, and welcomed a new successor. A change of command ceremony for the two colonels took place Tuesday. Colonel William McKannay reflected on his time at Fort Riley, which began in 2020. McKannay says shared experiences over the past two years have been an incredible journey for him. He says from the challenges of the pandemic, to unprecedented weather events, the fort and community overcame those odds. McKannay is being succeeded by Col. Michael Foote, who says the opportunity to serve in the position is very humbling. Foote…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 7/12/22 Hour 1 – Mitch's Top 10 00:00 – Big 12 Stadium Issues / Tech Renovations 17:26 – Mitch’s Top 10 34:48 – Tyreek Hills Compares Dolphins to Chiefs Again The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 7/12/22 Hour 2 – What to Expect from Big 12 Media Days 00:00 – What to Expect from Big 12 Media Days 14:20 – New KSU Pitching Coach Rudy Darrow 27:00 – #1 Song of the Day 35:27 – Ask Us Anything
A community conversation is planned Monday, July 18, to discuss interests and expectations for Manhattan Parks and Recreation into the future. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Monday was unanimous in setting the special meeting, planned for 7 p.m. in Manhattan Fire Department HQ’s meeting space. Board Chair Ed Klimek says hearing from the public is necessary. “We’ll work with the parks department, parks & recreation, City Hall and let’s see if we can come to a good solution for this because there are a lot of folks going through trying times right now and have some concerns and I…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/12/22: Riley County Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 15:18 Segment 3 – 20:04 Segment 4 – 30:26 Tuesday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from Riley County. Commission John Ford and Historical Museum Director Katherine Hensler joined the program for the entire hour.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night for a doubleheader sweep. In the opener, Brad Keller tossed seven strong innings and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in two runs as the Royals beat the Tigers 3-1. Witt had a hit in each of the first three innings in the late game, giving him six hits for the doubleheader. He scored twice and stole three bases on the day. “It was great,” Witt said of the…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 07/11/22 Hour 1 – 5,000 days since KSU in football 00:00 – 5,000 days since KU beat KSU in football 13:06 – Memories from the last 5,000 days, 13th commit for 2023 FB class 26:52 – Royals make trade with BRAVES 34:46 – Movie review with Sam Honey Buns The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 07/11/22 Hour 2 – Wildcat NIL with Ryan Henington 00:00 – Wildcat NIL with Ryan Henington 16:53 – SEC wants to end expansion race 29:21 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask us Anythng
Still awaiting additional charges to be filed, a new status hearing for a former Northview Elementary paraprofessional was scheduled for August. Aaron Zachry on Monday appeared via video in Riley County District Court represented by attorney Cole Hawver, facing nearly three dozen counts including sexual exploitation of a child. Scheduled for arraignment, that’s once again been postponed again until August 15. Zachry was arrested nearly a year ago by Riley County Police, who after investigating a call of suspicious activity at Northview Pool say they found nude photos of minors on Zachry’s cell-phone. The case has been continued numerous times,…
A Manhattan man was injured Saturday following a single vehicle crash in northern Riley County. The Riley County Police Department says 22-year-old Michael Walls was northbound on Tuttle Creek Blvd around 6:15 p.m. near the intersection of Fairview Church Road when he lost control of his car. According to Monday’s RCPD Activity Report, the car slid into oncoming traffic, spun back into the northbound lane and rolled off the shoulder. Walls was ejected from the vehicle. He was transported to Via Christi for treatment of a broken arm. === Police are continuing to investigate a domestic incident from Saturday in…