Sunset Zoo is ready to take you on an Asian Expedition. After breaking ground in 2020, Sunset Zoo is holding their grand opening for Expedition Asia tomorrow. Melissa Kirkwood, Marketing and Development Officer, talks about what you can expect to see in the exhibit. “They are going to see three amazing species. They are going to get to see new homes for tigers, sloth bears, and amur leopards, all of which are highly endangered species and that’s one of the reasons we decided to focus on those species to create Expedition Asia.” She says their grand opening will also feature…
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The state of Kansas is taking some time to recognize the importance of registering to vote. While many tend to just vote in the general election in November, Tim Shaffer, Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at Kansas State, says getting registered ahead of the primary elections and placing your vote for local elections is just as important. “But if you don’t participate in these processes and you aren’t showing up for these primary’s or in the election, or depending on when some of these things show up on ballots for these decisions, you really miss out…
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art Director, Linda Duke, has announced her retirement. Duke has been the museum’s director since 2011 and has many notable accomplishments during her tenure. Under her leadership the development of virtual exhibitions and program offerings were created, cross discipline work was featured to demonstrate the value of the arts to all, recruitment of leaders to the museum’s Advisory Council, participation in the Art Bridges consortium of museums, as well as many others. Duke says her time as director has been a privilege and an honor. Her retirement is effective May 14. The university will announce…
After a rich history with Kansas State University and 20 years of serving as a faculty member the director of the AQ Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at K-State, Steve Smethers, will be honored at a retirement reception. Smethers earned his bachelor’s degree from K-State in 1975 and his masters in 1985. Between that time, he owned a radio station in Norton which led him to a research agenda grounded in community media and engagement. In 1992 he earned his doctorate and began teaching at Oklahoma State University where he spent ten years. In 2002 Smethers returned to…
Who is Gordon Parks to you? This question was asked to three black artists during Wednesday’s Art Matters Now public talk at McCain Auditorium . The event is in conjunction with the ongoing Gordon Parks exhibit through the end of May at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum. Local Academy Award Winning Filmmaker Kevin Willmott says Parks was his role model as they were both from Kansas. Willmott is writer and director of the Confederate States of America, and won an Academy Award for screenwriting on the Spike Lee produced film BlacKkKlansman. Parks was the first black director to direct a…
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 reports for criminal damage to property and burglary in the 400 block of Knox Ln. in Manhattan on April 6, 2022, around 9:55 a.m. Officers listed the City of Manhattan as the victim when…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/7/22: NBAF, League of Women Voters, Timothy Shaffer Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 13:52 Segment 3 – 24:15 Segment 4 – 35:22 On Thursday’s edition of In Focus we spoke with NBAF – Guests included NBAF Deputy Director Dr. Ken Burton, Communications Director Katie Pawlosky and Dr. Chad Mire, Research Leader for the Foreign Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Unit (aka FABADRU). League of Women Voters of Riley County member Donna Schenck-Hamlin and Wildcats Vote President Keirn Kinnan discuss Kansas Voter Registration Day April 12. K-State Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy Director…
The K-State College of Veterinary Medicine hosted a dedication event in honor of Dr. Steve and Colleen Hodes who have given a gift to name the deanship in Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Steve graduated from Kansas State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979 and Colleen earned her physical education degree from K-State in 1978. Upon graduation from KSU, Steve was able to start his own private practice in New Jersey and it’s said that he made it look easy. Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. said the first time she met him was when he came back to talk…
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 theft, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass in the 1800 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on April 5, 2022, around 7:58 a.m. Officers listed Hertz Rental & Lewis…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 4/6/22: USD 383, Manhattan Fire Department, Downtown Manhattan Inc. Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:09 Segment 3 – 22:18 Segment 4 – 32:58 On Wednesday’s edition of In Focus Manhattan-Ogden Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade and school board member Karla Hagemeister joined us to preview Tuesday’s board meeting and provided announcements surrounding April activities in the district. Manhattan Fire Department Assistant Chief of Risk Reduction Ryan Courtright and Senior Code & Zoning Officer Rick Berry joined us to discuss spring yard maintenance and enforcement efforts. And Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Executive Director Gina Snyder…