MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Eighteen former Kansas State players are on rosters as the 2023 NFL season kicks off Thursday night when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions. The 18 former Wildcats on opening-weekend NFL rosters are the most since they had 19 to open the 2009 season. Of the 18 players, seven are off last year’s Big 12 Championship squad, including four draft picks in Felix Anudike-Uzomah (First Round – Kansas City), JuJu Brents (Second Round – Indianapolis), Josh Hayes (Sixth Round – Tampa Bay) and Deuce Vaughn (Sixth Round – Dallas). The seven Wildcat rookies on opening-weekend rosters are the most…
Author: KMAN Staff
It wasn’t pretty, but Manhattan High’s football team improved to 2-0 Thursday night in Topeka, blasting Topeka High 55-19. The Indians ran for over 315 yards as a team while holding the Trojans to 22 yards rushing. After having gone unbeaten last season, Manhattan has now won its last 15 games, setting a new mark for top winning streak in school history. The Tribe will host Hays next Friday night.
A Manhattan beverage company was the recent victim of fraud recently. The Riley County Police Department filed a report for theft by deception Wednesday after local business Walker’s Tea reported an unknown supsect fraudulently ordered about $4,150 worth of prouduct and had it shipped to an out-of-state address. Police say the report was referred to another jurisdiction for further investigation. Anyone with information can Contact Crime Stoppers. Doing so could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Riley County Police are investigating after a 41-year-old man reported this week his car was broken into and multiple items were stolen, including a firearm. Officers filed a report for burglary to motor vehicles in the 2100 block of Praire Lea Place Wednesday afternoon. The victim reported to police that an unknown suspect stole a pistol, a knife and a machete from his vehicle, valued at $675. A 76-year-old woman also reported her vehicle was broken into, but nothing was stolen. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers.
Brandon sits down with representatives of Riley County Extension 4H, Visit Manhattan, and retired Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins to discuss local business and military activity.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 300 block of Sunset Ave. in Manhattan on September 6, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. The Pottroff & Karlin Legal Firm was listed as the victim when they reported an unknown suspect damaged a limestone sign valued at $6,000. 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 theft by Deception in the 1900 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on September 6, 2023, around 11:00 a.m.…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Officials are suggesting that K-State football fans driving to Manhattan from the south or west who typically use I-70 through Junction City use an alternate route to avoid construction through a 7-mile stretch that resulted in near standstill gameday traffic last week. A pavement replacement project is underway between Exit 295 on the west and mile marker 302 on the east of Junction City. The passing lanes in each direction are currently closed to allow for crossover construction. It is expected in the next week that traffic will be redirected to head-to-head on one side…
The Manhattan-Ogden School Board approved its 2024 budget Wednesday evening, passing on a 6-1 vote. The budget includes a 60.095 mill levy, down a half mill from the previous year, but also accounts for over 10% increases in assessed valuations. All told, the district intends to levy approximately $27.8 million in taxes, up about 8.4% from last year. Board member Darell Edie was among the majority supporting the final budget. The board’s public hearing on the budget lasted close to an hour, with resident Gary Olds questioning the board and district administrators about details of the school budget process. Board…
Day two of a murder trial for Tremelle Montgomery was held Wednesday in Riley County District Court. During the afternoon session, the state called a number of witnesses to the shooting of Joshua Wardi on Feb. 5, 2022. One witness testified being directly across the street the moment the shooting occurred, noting he saw the shooter then exit the area to the west and gave a description to an RCPD officer. One officer testifed about statements Montgomery made during an ambulance ride to Ascension Via Christi, after he was shot in the leg by a police officer. The officer confirmed…
BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs’ Travis Kelce was held out of Wednesday’s final workout and listed as questionable for Thursday night’s season opener against Detroit, one day after the All-Pro tight end hyperextended his knee in practice. Kelce was the only player to carry an injury designation for the Super Bowl champions, who will be raising their latest banner before the first game of the NFL season. That means that wide receiver Kadarius Toney and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, both of whom have dealt with knee injuries throughout training camp, are expected to be in the lineup.…