Author: KMAN Staff

The Princeton Review ranks Kansas State University number one in the nation for best quality of life, one of 11 categories in which the university ranked in the Top 10. The rankings are derived from the review’s national survey of students, which includes questions on university academics, amenities, school services, extracurriculars and more. About 160,000 surveys were returned to the Princeton Review. The quality of life ranking is based on student responses to questions rating the beauty, safety and location of their campus as well as the ease of getting around campus, their overall happiness and more. “These rankings reflect…

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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 responded to the report of an injury crash on Fort Riley Blvd. (K18) near the intersection of W. 56th Ave. outside Manhattan on August 17, 2022, around 2:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they…

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News Radio KMAN · In Focus 8/18/22: Jason Smith Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:30 Segment 3 – 26:28 Segment 4 – 40:15 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith for the full hour.

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (Kansas State Athletics) – K-State Athletics and head baseball coach Pete Hughes have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026-27 season, director of athletics Gene Taylor announced Thursday. The extension was unanimously approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors. “Coach Hughes is a proven leader of men who has established a great culture inside our baseball program,” Taylor said. “We continue to make progress under his leadership, not only at recruiting and developing baseball players, but also great students and community leaders.” In four seasons under Hughes, K-State is 98-92 (.516) with three straight seasons at .500 or better.…

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Digital manufacturing education and services at Kansas State University are getting an upgrade, supported by a $2 million federal grant. K-State’s Technology Development Institute is among recipients of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s Economic Adjustment Assistance grant. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), $500 million were available to communities around the U.S. to support economic recovery from COVID-19 impacts and promote new job growth. “The Kansas Framework for Growth identifies advanced manufacturing as a target sector, and Kansas’ recent economic development successes reflect the high priority we have placed on expanding manufacturing in the state,”…

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The quickest way to the quarterback for a defensive end is usually the most direct route, and that may be why Chiefs rookie George Karlaftis is so adept at bulldozing his way through an unsuspecting offensive tackle and into the backfield. Then again, perhaps it’s because the route Karlaftis took to reaching the NFL was anything but direct. The first-round pick out of Purdue grew up in Athens — not the one in Georgia, home to the Bulldogs, but the one in Greece, home to the Parthenon. His father, Matt, was an accomplished track and…

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas sued the state of Missouri on Wednesday over a new law that requires the city to increase funding for its police department. The lawsuit filed in Jackson County is the latest salvo in a lengthy dispute between some city leaders and GOP state officials over funding for the police department. Kansas City is believed to be the largest city in the nation that does not have control over its police force, an arrangement that critics contend is based on racism against the city’s large Black population. Currently, the department is run by…

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Emilio Pagán pitched two scoreless innings after Tyler Mahle departed with right shoulder fatigue, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Jose Miranda homered for Minnesota, which is fighting with Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox for control of the crowded AL Central. Miranda finished with two hits and two RBIs, and Nick Gordon had a run-scoring double. After Mahle left in the third, Pagán (4-6), Griffin Jax, Jhoan Duran, Michael Fulmer and Trevor Megill finished Minnesota’s second straight shutout. A diving catch by center fielder Gilberto Celestino…

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The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 08/17/2022 Hour 1 – Derek Young from K-State Online 00:00 – Derek Young from K-State Online 14:32 – DY 25:17 – Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus The Game on 1350 KMAN · The Game 08/17/2022 Hour 2 – 00:00 – Compact disc turns 40 today 20:06 – LB coach Steve Stanard with media 27:10 – #1 Song of the Day 35:47 – Ask Us Anything

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Kansas Republican United States Representative Jake LaTurner shares what his constituents biggest concern is right now. LaTurner says Congress needs to adjust how it is dealing with the issue of inflation. LaTurner says that some regulations on businesses are necessary, however some aren’t and create more expense, contributing to inflation. He said the 2nd highest concern he’s heard recently is the fentanyl crisis that is coming in through the country’s southern border. He recently met someone who lost their child to fentanyl who used it unknowingly. LaTurner also shared his thoughts on the recent search warrant served at past President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. He says this unprecedented search should have been…

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