Author: KMAN Staff
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Four Kansas State football players – Cooper Beebe, Khalid Duke, KT Leveston and Ben Sinnott – have earned invitations to play in the 99th East-West Shrine Bowl, which will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at The Star in Frisco, Texas. K-State has had a strong history of players competing in the East-West Shrine Bowl as 50 Wildcats have played in the game with 36 of those going on to play in the NFL. The most recent Wildcats to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl were quarterback Skylar Thompson and safety Russ Yeast after the 2021 season. Thompson currently plays…
Brandon sits down with representatives from Riley County Extension, Visit Manhattan, and Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency to discuss local opportunities and business updates.
Crystal Mcpherson, 41, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 700 block of Moro Street in Manhattan on November 1, 2023 around 10:02 PM. McPherson was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation and interference with LEO. McPherson was issued a total bond of $10,000 and was confined at the time of this report. Aaron Finch, 36, of Manhattan was arrested while in the 2400 block of Purcells Mill in Manhattan on November 1, 2023, around 5:36 PM. Finch was arrested on probable cause offenses of criminal threat. Finch was issued no bond and was confined…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State senior left guard Cooper Beebe has been named one of 12 semifinalists for the 2023 Lombardi Award, the Rotary Club of Houston announced Wednesday. It marks the second-straight season a Wildcat has been a semifinalist for the award that goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability. Defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (2022) and defensive tackle Tim Colton (1995) were each semifinalists for the award. One of the leaders of a veteran offensive line,…
News Radio KMAN has invited candidates seeking a seat on the Manhattan City Commission and Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 school board to be interviewed ahead of Election Day. Darqel Brown is a candidate for Manhattan City Commission. * What motivated you to seek a position/re-election to the Manhattan City Commission? * If elected, what are some things you’re hoping to accomplish? * When it comes to the overall city budget or different funding sources, do you see opportunities for efficiencies and if so, where at? * We’ve seen more paid parking in Manhattan over the past year and likely more to…
Brandon sits down with representatives of USD 383, Downtown Manhattan Inc., and the Manhattan Senior Center to discuss local business and upcoming events.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1100 block of Westport Drive in Manhattan on October 31, 2023, around 8:54 AM. Officers listed Willie’s Car Wash as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into the car wash, took money, and damaged machines/other property. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $17,938. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for sexual battery and criminal restraint in Manhattan on October 31,…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Fueling K-State to the program’s first-ever sweep over a Top 10 opponent, Aliyah Carter was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week while Aniya Clinton was tabbed Big 12 Rookie of the Week, following the league’s announcement Tuesday. Clinton and Carter are the first Wildcats to receive weekly honors this season. The outside hitters helped K-State to back-to-back straight-set wins over then-No. 8 BYU, marking the program’s third season with at least two top 10 wins (1999, 2003). With four victories over ranked Big 12 opponents this season, K-State now sits fifth overall in the league standings, trailing No.…
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE – Kansas City Chiefs Anudike-Uzomah, a first-round pick this year, saw time on nine defensive snaps in Kansas City’s 24-9 loss at Denver. The defeat dropped the Chiefs’ record to 6-2 this year prior to facing Miami in Munich, Germany, on Sunday morning. Ekow Boye-Doe, CB – Kansas City Chiefs A rookie free agent this past offseason, Boye-Doe is on the Chiefs’ practice squad. Kansas City suffered a 24-9 defeat at Denver to fall to 6-2 on the year, and the Chiefs travel to Munich, Germany, to face Miami on Sunday morning. JuJu Brents, CB – Indianapolis…