Riley County Museum Director Katharine Hensler says PBS Wichita has requested permission to film a segment at the Goodnow House State Historic Site. PBS asked to be allowed on the grounds and inside the buildings, and requested to interview an employee. Hensler said the county is just one of three parties who need to grant access. The site is managed by Riley County and the Historical Society, but it is owned by the state. The filming is planned for September 8, but the site will remain open and accessible to the public. PBS producers agreed to not impede guest experiences during filming. The commissioners agreed…
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Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs requested the commission approve an updated employee policy regarding COVID-19. If an employee has had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they should check their temperature and assess symptoms daily before work for ten days. The employee will wear a mask and maintain social distancing for ten days, and take an at-home COVID-19 test five days after their last known exposure. Clinical Supervisor Jacob Clarke explained why the at-home tests have dropped in accuracy. He said, with the more recent variants of COVID-19, the tests will show positive about 48…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – K-State Sports Properties, a property of LEARFIELD, announced today a new day for the Chris Klieman Radio Show in addition to its affiliates for the 2022 season and the return of the Chris Klieman TV show. The radio show will now air on Wednesday nights from 7-8 p.m., and will continue to originate from Powercat Sports Grill on the west side of Manhattan (3011 Anderson Avenue). The show, hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats and a new member of the KAB Hall of Fame, Wyatt Thompson, will be held nearly every Wednesday throughout the season. There will be a…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – K-State women’s basketball head coach and senior center Ayoka Lee announced on Thursday that the 2022 All-American will undergo season-ending knee surgery and will return to the roster and complete her graduate degree at Kansas State in the 2023-24 season. “I am devastated for Yokie,” said Mittie about the setback. “She has battled this knee injury for two years. We were hopeful with a summer procedure and extended rest, she would be able to play this upcoming season. Unfortunately, after meeting with the medical staff the last couple of days she will require season-ending surgery. We will…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during Kansas City’s five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer and the Royals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Wednesday night. Arizona starter Zac Gallen extended his shutout streak to 27 1/3 innings, leaving after the sixth with a 1-0 lead. He gave up three hits, walked three and struck out six. “I just felt like I was trying to worry about (the shutout streak),” Gallen said. “It’s one of those things where if you let it get too big and control you too much it can be a problem.…
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 theft in the 700 block of Griffith Dr. in Manhattan on August 24, 2022, around 7:30 a.m. A 41-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported his white…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 8/25/22: Colene Lind, Donna Schenck-Hamlin, Robbin Cole Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 08:55 Segment 3 – 22:39 Segment 4 – 39:07 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State University Dr. Colene Lind & Donna Schenck-Hamlin who leads ICDD’s Community Partnerships. The ICDD has recently had a change in leadership, and the duo discussed their aims looking forward as well as the role their work has in the community. We also spoke with Pawnee Mental Health…
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Len Dawson: “With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers. He loved Kansas City and no matter where his travels took him, he could not wait to return home.” — Dawson family statement. “My family and I are heartbroken. Len Dawson is synonymous with the…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – K-State officially opens its 2022 volleyball season Friday at the K-State Invitational, as the Wildcats will take on Sam Houston, NC State and Florida A&M over two days at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State, who opens the season at home for the first time since 2012, will begin its campaign with a Friday doubleheader against the Bearkats (12 p.m.) and Wolfpack (7:30 p.m.). The weekend concludes Saturday at 12:30 against 2021 SWAC champion Florida A&M. The Wildcats earned a five-set victory over Wayne State last Friday in its lone exhibition match of the preseason. In the…
Kansas State has been named one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly colleges in the nation by Campus Pride. The annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students list uses a rating scale, a comprehensive national rating system that measures LGBTQ-friendly campus life. It ranked K-State with its top value of five stars for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. It’s one of only 40 institutions in the U.S. and the only school in Kansas to earn a place on the Campus Pride Best of the Best list. Those on the list have earned the…