MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State put on a show in front of a capacity crowd of 3,044 fans at the inaugural game of Morgan Family Arena on Friday night, as the Wildcats defeated Omaha in straight sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-23). The Wildcats (4-0) have now won 12 straight sets marking the first 12-1 start since 1978. Jason Mansfield joins former K-State coach Jim Moore as the only head coaches to lead off their first at the helm of the program 4-0. Aliyah Carter registered her 17th career double-double with a match-high 14 kills and 10 digs. Carter has produced double figure kills…
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Eric Meyer, owner and editor of the Marion County Record newspaper, stopped by the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication on Friday to discuss the aftermath and implications of the August 11th raid of the Record’s newsroom. Meyer provided background on the incident, which many consider a First Amendment violation. He said raids like this are virtually non-existent. Meyer noted one significant takeaway from this incident is that journalism is a voice for the people, and no one wants it to be silenced. Despite the stress and turmoil, Meyer said there is one positive that resulted from the raid.…
Moisemax Cruz, 30, of Manhattan was arrested on August 31, 2023, at approximately 10:15 a.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This warrant stems from original charges of three counts of domestic battery. Cruz remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $5,000. Eladio Alvarez Jr., 44, of Manhattan was arrested on August 31, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m. on a Riley County District Court warrant for interference with law enforcement while already confined in the Riley County Jail. This warrant stems from an August 8, 2023, incident where Alvarez interfered with…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman met with members of the media on Thursday at the Vanier Family Football Complex prior to the Wildcats’ season opener on Saturday against SEMO. Links to video and audio of both press conferences are above, and a transcript of select quotes are below. Watch Klein Press Conference Watch Klanderman Press Conference Listen on Wildcats Uncut COLLIN KLEIN, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR On the mentality of trying to 50 points per game… “There’s more of a mentality type of thing more than anything. As long as you get one more than…
It’s almost Labor Day weekend and for many, that means it’s time to head out on the water for some boating fun. Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka says even without alcohol present, being out on the water can be present stressors that impact your feelings and judgment and make you more accident prone. With some stressors already present, Jedlicka encourages boaters to be even more conscious of how they feel once alcohol is brought into the equation. He also advises to make sure any boat or vessel you are on comes equipped with all proper equipment. Lifejackets are required…
Riley County Police are investigating a number of thefts reported Wednesday including over $1,300 in cash stolen from Walmart. The retailer was listed as the victim Wednesday afternoon when it was noted a 21-year-old woman reportedly stole cash from the registers between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19. No arrests have been made. Two additional thefts were noted in Thursday’s police activity report, including a storage unit broken into in the 2700 block of Eureka Terrace. A 37-year-old woman reported the loss of multiple items, including furniture, a computer, children’s toys and a weedeater, totaling around $5,800. Elsewhere, a 22-year-old man reported his mountain bike was stolen valued…
Brandon sits down with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks guests include Riley County Game Warden Ben Jedlicka and Research Biologist Matt Peek, as well as Director of the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) Dr. Stephen Higgs.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Thurston St. in Manhattan on August 30, 2023, at approximately 1:15 p.m. A 22-year-old male was listed as the victim when he reported his blue Trek mountain bicycle was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $570. 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 in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on August 30, 2023, at approximately 2:45…
A report of burglary was filed, Tuesday, in the 600 block of S. Delaware Ave. around 5:15 p.m. A 34-year-old male was listed as the victim when it was reported his storage unit was broken into and a Dell laptop computer, Craftsman toolbox, and two Makita drills were stolen from inside. The estimated total loss is around $800. Anyone with information on either case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.