The USD 383 school board discussed Wednesday the district’s current COVID-19 response plan for the upcoming school year. Masks are not included, but could be brought back for discussion, if conditions warrant. Superintendent Marvin Wade explains the factors that the district plans on monitoring the most as kids return to school. Board President Curt Herrman says he’s confident in the district’s ability to navigate the current COVID-19 climate and any issues that may arise in the future. The plan was approved with a 7-0 vote following the alteration of one clause regarding contact tracing. The board also received some updates on budget…
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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/8/22: Ascension Via Christi, Manhattan CVB Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 11:49 Segment 3 – 27:25 Segment 4 -43:40 Friday’s edition of In Focus featured guests from Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan as well as the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau. The first two segments, Brandon was joined by Via Christi President and CEO Bob Copple as well as new orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dan Samani. CVB Executive Director Karen Hibbard joined the program in segment 3. Brandon and Troy wrapped things up briefly in the final segment.
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 7/7/22 Hour 1 – Cats Picked 5th in Preseason Poll 00:00 – Cats Picked 5th in Preseason Poll 12:15 – ‘Do They Know It?’ Hosted by Big Steve The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 7/7/22 Hour 2 – Bill Snyder, BJ Finney, & Eric Wolford for No Stone Unturned 00:00 – Bill Snyder, BJ Finney, and Eric Wolford for No Stone Unturned 20:26 – K-State Baseball Hires New Pitching Coach 27:22 – #1 Song of the Day / Ask Us Anything
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/7/22: NBAF, Perry Wiggins Segment 1 – 00:00 (NBAF) Segment 2 – 08:19 (NBAF) Segment 3 – 20:03 (Perry Wiggins) Segment 4 – 29:36 (Perry Wiggins) On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Biorisk Program Manager Cheryl Doerr. We also spoke with Executive Director of the Governor’s Military Council Perry Wiggins.
UNDATED (AP) – It’s been a year since college athletes have been able to capitalize on their status with name, image and licensing deals, and some are making thousands of dollars. One NIL platform projects that more than $900 million was spent in the first year and that NIL is only going to get bigger – $1.1 billion in 2022-23. While comprehensive data is hard to come by, some of the NIL platforms and a handful of schools have provided information about the average deal, the median deal and what athletes do for that money.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – Led by the Preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in junior defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State had a league-high six players land on the 2022 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Wednesday. Joining Anudike-Uzomah on the list was junior running back Deuce Vaughn, junior offensive lineman Cooper Beebe, senior kickoff returner Malik Knowles, senior linebacker Daniel Green and senior cornerback Julius Brents. K-State had the most players on the 2022 Preseason All-Big 12 team, followed by Baylor (5), Iowa State (4) and West Virginia (4).…
HOUSTON (AP) — Whit Merrifield, Hunter Dozier and Emmanuel Rivera all homered as the Kansas City Royals roughed up Cristian Javier early and held on for a 7-4 win over Houston on Wednesday night, ending the Astros’ major league-best eight-game winning streak. Javier (6-4) had allowed one hit in 14 innings over his last two starts, which included seven innings of a combined no-hitter against the Yankees on June 25. He struck out 27 in those two appearances, both wins. But the Royals got to him almost immediately. Merrifield sent Javier’s third pitch into the seats in left field for…
The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 07/06/22 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 17:22 – DY 25:32 – DY The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 07/06/22 Hour 2 – Mitch's Top 10 List 00:00 – Restaurant Banter 16:17 – Mitch’s Top 10 List 31:47 – #1 Song of the Day/Ask Us Anything
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 Manhattan on July 5, 2022, around 5:00 p.m. Officers listed a 62-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a 34-year-old male suspect damaged…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/6/22: USD 383, League of Women Voters, Downtown MHK Segment 1 – 00:00 (USD 383) Segment 2 – 10:50 (USD 383) Segment 3 – 23:05 (League of Women Voters) Segment 4 – 34:13 (Downtown MHK) USD 383 Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and Board President Curt Herrman discussed Wednesday’s agenda and the upcoming active violence training coming up next week. League of Women Voters Past President Cathy Hedge highlighted the upcoming Aug. 2 primary and went over the deadline to register to vote and when advance voting and mail in voting can begin locally. Downtown…