MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Nine home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including marquee matchups with 3-time NCAA champion Villanova in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and regional rival Nebraska, highlight the non-conference schedule for second-year head coach Jerome Tang and his Kansas State men’s basketball program. In addition to its nine home games, K-State will host in-state foe Wichita State in the Wildcat Classic at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Thursday, Dec. 21. Season tickets for the 2023-24 season continue to be a hot commodity. Fans can purchase tickets by calling toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287) and/or online at www.kstatesports.com/tickets.…
Author: KMAN Staff
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – After throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for two more in Kansas State’s 42-13 victory over Troy, quarterback Will Howard has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 List for Week 2, the award’s committee announced Monday. It is the first time in his career Howard has earned the weekly honor from the award that recognizes the top quarterback in college football. Howard threw for 250 yards on 21-of-32 aim against the Trojans and threw touchdown passes to three different receivers. Perhaps his biggest touchdown of the game was a 39-yard strike to Phillip Brooks with 10…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Richards Dr. in Manhattan, around 9:00 a.m. on September 8, 2023. A 54-year-old man reported that an unknown person intentionally damaged his vehicle. The estimated loss was $600. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report for interference with law enforcement in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan, around 10:30 p.m. on September 10, 2023. John Swartz, 52, of Manhattan was…
A dedication presentation was held on Ahearn Memorial Field for the Tracz Family band Hall Friday afternoon. Director of Bands, Dr. Frank Tracz (Trace) says that he is excited for the K-State Marching Band to have their own space. The presentation on Friday included a short performance by the K-State Marching Band and brief speeches from Head Drum Major Audrey Farrell and Dr. Tracz. Tracz also says he is grateful for the support from generous donors, and that the band hall would not have been possible without them. The dedication ceremony was attended by many K-State Marching Band Alumn who…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State held a block party at Allen Arena on Friday night to open the Lippy Invitational as the Wildcats tallied a season-high 14 stops to defeat UT Martin in straight sets (25-14, 25-12, 25-13). The Wildcats (5-1) totaled a season-best 14 blocks, including six solo stops, to help the defense hold the Skyhawks to an efficiency of -.031 in the first meeting between the two programs. Senior middle blocker Kadye Fernholz earned her 300th career block in the first set while Sydney Bolding generated a match-high seven stuffs to go with five kills and an ace. K-State hit .323…
A dedication presentation was held on Ahearn Memorial Field for the Tracz Family Band Hall Friday afternoon. Director of Bands, Dr. Frank Tracz provided insight into the new perks of having a band hall near where the K-State Marching Band rehearses. Friday’s presentation included a short performance by the K-State Marching Band, some kind words from Head Drum Major Audrey Farrell, and a conclusion speech by Dr. Tracz, who says he is grateful the project could become a reality. Tracz says that he is excited for the K-State Marching Band to have their own space. The presentation on Friday…
Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr provided updates to the Riley County Commission about a number of improvements to the city. Road construction is continuing. Fremont from 11th to 12th street is complete and open. The next phase from 12th to Manhattan St will not happen until next year, due to bad soil discovery while widening a water pipe. Fehr says there will also be a new roundabout on K-State’s Campus. Fehr also says the Manhattan City Commission approved a permit for an Oktoberfest in the alley of Manhattan Brewing Company. That event is set for September 21. The city also…
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on Thursday around 3:00 p.m. An employee of Menards reported that on Sept. 2, an unknown suspect entered the business and stole a Generac generator and a Champion generator. The total loss was estimated to be $2,100. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.