Brandon sits down with Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka and the Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity to discuss local business and provide seasonal community updates.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for battery and aggravated criminal restraint in the 800 block of Walters Drive in Manhattan on October 30, 2023, around 9:49 AM. Officers listed a 55-year-old male, a 40-year-old male, and an 18-year-old male as the victims. A known juvenile suspect was arrested and transported to the Junction City Juvenile Detention Facility. Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Laramie Street in Manhattan on October 30, 2023, around 10:24 AM. Officers listed the City of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported a known male suspect damaged the…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – The Big 12 Conference and its television partners announced Monday that the kick time and television designation for Kansas State’s next home game, a November 11 contest against Baylor, was held for a six-day selection. Details for the game against the Bears will come either late Saturday night or on Sunday morning. The all-time series between K-State and Baylor is tied, 10-10, while the Wildcats hold a 10-9 advantage as Big 12 members. K-State snapped a four-game losing streak to the Bears last season via a 31-3 victory in Waco, Texas. The Wildcats will be…
The Pottawatomie County Commission approved a motion to purchase 50 doses of Narcan Monday. Health Department Director Leslie Campbell informed commissioners that their supply has been distributed in the community. Commissioner Pat Weixelman questioned Campbell about how an agency would go about acquiring Narcan. In other business Monday, Campbell noted they’ve done about 20 clinics in the community for flu and COVID vaccines, and are currently seeing cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, with at least two noted in the county..
Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on October 27, 2023. Officers listed a 19-year-old female as the victim and known male as the suspect. Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Thomas Truesdale, 26, of Riley was arrested while in the 1200 block of Moro Street in Manhattan on October 28, 2023, around 1:12 AM. Truesdale was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for criminal threat and stalking. Truesdale was issued a total bond of $5,000 and was not confined at the time of this report. Ryan Jones, 21,…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – The Big 12 Conference and FOX announced this evening that Kansas State’s contest at Texas next Saturday, November 4, will kick at 11 a.m., and be shown on FOX. It will be the second-straight morning kickoff for K-State after the Wildcats earned a 41-0 victory over Houston earlier on Saturday. Texas holds a 13-10 lead in the all-time series and has won six-straight games. K-State’s last victory in the series was a 24-21 win in Manhattan in 2016, while its last win in Austin was a 17-13 victory in 2011. K-State’s next home game is…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – K-State volleyball made history Friday night as the Wildcats breezed past #8 BYU for the second consecutive night at Morgan Family Arena to secure the season series, 25-21, 25-22, 25-21. With the program’s first-ever straight-set win over a Top 10 opponent Thursday, the Wildcats added another momentous event to their resume as they became the first squad to ever record two Top 10 sweeps. Friday’s victory marked the third season overall in school history, and first season since 2003, with two Top 10 victories. Two Wildcats reached double figure kills to lead K-State (13-8, 7-5 Big…
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. Greg Hoyt is seeking election to the USD 383 school board. * What motivated you to seek a position on the USD 383 school board? * What do you see as the biggest hurdle or hurdles for districts right now to overcome ongoing shortages of teachers in the workforce? * What more can be done for teachers from a board perspective to ensure they feel supported and compensated fairly? * With school budgets being dictated…