Author: KMAN Staff

Little Apple Pride was in full swing this weekend, as members of the community gathered in Manhattan City Park Saturday afternoon. The morning kicked off with a parade that made its way through Aggieville. Pride co-chair, Jonathan Mertz remarked how pleased he was to see the community grow from the start of the parade, to the finish. “We think there were about 200 people to start the parade, which pleased me, but by the time we got to the park we’re estimating there were about 500 to 600 people in the parade. People just jumped in and that’s what it’s…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/25/22: Sunset Zoo, Manhattan Public Library, Konza Rotary CAAHT Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:32 Segment 3 – 21:10 Segment 4 – 34:57 Monday’s In Focus featured guests from Sunset Zoo in the first half, with our friends from the Manhattan Public Library and Konza Rotary Club’s Community Action Against Human Trafficking (CAAHT) group in the latter half. The show started with Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood and Curator of Education Jared Bixby. Bixby in the first segment discussed the zoo’s educational opportunities and the upcoming Science Fest on April…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/22/22: Riley County Police Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:30 Segment 3 – 22:20 Segment 4 – 38:02 Friday’s In Focus featured guests from the Riley County Police Department for their monthly update on KMAN. We were joined by Cpt. Josh Kyle and Communication Center Manager Tyler Siefkes. The duo talked about recent budget presentations by the department to the Law Board, requesting pay adjustments to better recruit and retain employees. Siefkes also talked about changes in dispatch services as technology has changed and support offered to employees that have experienced stressful…

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Construction will begin Monday on North Manhattan Avenue in Aggieville, which will close a portion of the street from Fremont to Moro through this fall. McCown Gordon and the City of Manhattan will begin work Monday on the next Aggieville Vision phase. The full project will encompass North Manhattan Avenue from Fremont to Bluemont Avenue and will include complete reconstruction of the street, sidewalks, water lines, and storm sewer. During the initial phase of construction, the city says access to the Aggieville Parking Garage will only be accessible via 14th and Laramie Streets. The public parking lot north of Laramie…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/21/22 Hour 1 – The Royals Offense is Terrible 00:00 – The Royals Offense is Terrible 08:49 – ‘Do They Know It?’ Hosted by Big Steve 20:27 – Interview with Comedian George Wallace The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/21/22 Hour 2 – Interview with KSU BSB Coach Pete Hughes 00:00 – MBB Recruiting is a Group Effort 14:45 – Interview with KSU BSB Coach Pete Hughes 27:19 – #1 Song of the Day / Ask Us Anything

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/21/22: Manhattan Chamber President Jason Smith Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 16:10 Segment 3 – 25:37 Segment 4 – 42:53 Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith was Thursday’s guest for In Focus. Smith spoke about the recent announcement regarding Scorpion Biological Services, Inc.’s planned facility in Pottawatomie County, the work by the Chamber and local officials to secure the project, and what it means for the local economy and avenues being explored to address housing needs. Smith also discussed the numerous ribbon cuttings his organization has been involved…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/20/22 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 14:00 – DY part 2 29:31 – DY part 3 The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/20/22 Hour 2 – Interview with Classy Cats head coach Sara Heptig 00:00 – K-State announces academic incentive program 17:34 – Interview with Classy Cats head coach Sara Heptig 31:39 – #1 Song of the Day 36:57 – Ask Us Anything

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/20/22: USD 383, Mary Kohn, Fort Riley Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 10:14 Segment 3 – 20:30 Segment 4 – 31:33 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with USD 383 Assistant Superintendent Eric Reid and board member Brandy Santos. K-State Professor in the Department of English Dr. Mary Kohn previews a Thursday panel discussion titled “Kansas Without the Kanza: Understanding how the Kanza Homeland Became K-State.” The event will take place at the Manhattan Public Library. In our final segment Fort Riley combined graduation was previewed with McKenzie Sleigh.

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/19/22 Hour 1 – Former KSU QB Skylar Thompson 00:00 – Former KSU QB Skylar Thompson 20:58 – Mitch’s Top 10 34:01 – #1 Song of the Day The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 4/19/22 Hour 2 – MLB to Add Uniform Ads 00:00 – MLB to Add Uniform Ads 14:45 – Ask Us Anything

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