Riley County Police arrested a woman in Manhattan Wednesday after she is alleged to have attempted to drive off with a vehicle parked at the west side Taco Bell. 36-year-old Andrea Freeman was taken into custody after 7 p.m. Wednesday outside of the Taco Bell on Westport. She’s been charged with two counts of theft of property as well as obstruction and criminal trespassing. The car was ultimately returned to the owner. Police officials say the car’s owner was inside the restaurant when they found Freeman attempting to drive off with the vehicle. A video on social media shows what…
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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 filed a report for criminal damage to property (domestic-related) in the 1000 block of Hostetler Dr. in Manhattan on June 22, 2022, around 8:47 a.m. Officers listed a 36-year-old male and a 36-year-old female as…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 6/23/22: Jana Tidwell, Will McKanny, Robbin Cole Segment 1 – 00:00 (Jana Tidwell) Segment 2 – 12:12 (Col. Will McKanny Replay) Segment 3 – 20:45 (Robbin Cole) Segment 4 – 36:26 (Robbin Cole) On Thursday’s edition of In Focus AAA spokesperson Jana Tidwell speaks to 4th of July travel forecast. We also replayed our interview with outgoing Garrison Commander Col. Will McKanny. In our final segments Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director Robbin Cole joined us.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani adheres to strict routine in nearly every aspect of his life. When his latest mound start was delayed 12 minutes by a pregame ceremony honoring the Angels’ 2002 World Series champions, his meticulous preparation took a hit before he even threw a pitch. A slightly bumpy beginning still led to a second straight incredible night for the two-way superstar. Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in Los Angeles’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. After…
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Riley County has reached the High incidence rate with 76 new COVID cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 76 new cases between Jun 11 – 17. The Incidence Rate is 102.4, putting the county in the HIGH incidence category with 100 or more cases per 100,000 people. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is currently caring for two COVID-19 positive patients. According to Wednesday’s report, Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says “while the number of cases is increasing in the state, the number of hospitalizations is remaining low.” She also continues to encourage everyone to get vaccinated…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State will take on Rhode Island to conclude the first round of the 2022 Cayman Islands Classic on Monday, November 21, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament on Wednesday (June 22). The fourth annual Cayman Islands Classic will run from Monday-Wednesday, November 21-23, 2022, at The John Gray Gymnasium, just minutes away from world famous Seven Mile Beach in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The Islands are located in the western Caribbean Sea about an hour away from Miami. K-State and Rhode Island will meet for the first time in their respective…
Rumors about certain services provided by Manhattan Parks and Rec being removed have made their rounds. KMAN spoke with City Manager Ron Fehr, who says there have been discussions around some programming where they are having trouble filling positions. Typically, Fehr says they have had a strong ability to get seasonal workers for these positions, especially before COVID. However, during the past year, they have had trouble finding both volunteers and workforce. During strategic plan discussions last year, there were talks about holding a comprehensive look at Parks and Rec. Due to a lack of interest and a workforce for…
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed that Purple & Black, the Kansas State alumni team, has been admitted into TBT’s 64-team field. Purple & Black, now entering its sixth year competing in TBT, will be competing in the Wichita Regional at Koch Arena from July 22-25. Purple & Black is organized by former Kansas State forward Jordan Henriquez and guard Martavious Irving. Henriquez will serve as the team’s head coach for the second straight summer. Both Henriquez and Irving will also be on the active roster as well. Their current roster includes:…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics)– For the second straight season, K-State outside hitter Aliyah Carter was a unanimous selection onto the All-Big 12 Preseason Team in a vote of the league’s head coaches, the conference office revealed Wednesday. Carter, who enters her junior season, led the Wildcats and ranked second in the Big 12 last season with 4.03 kills per set (431 total kills), claiming her second consecutive All-Big 12 First Team and AVCA Midwest All-Region First Team honors. Additionally, she is the first Wildcat during the rally-scoring era (since 2001) to average more than 4.00 kills a set in two different…