Brandon sits down with representatives of KSDS Assistance Dogs, Flint Hills Volunteer Center, and Ascension Via Christi to discuss local business and upcoming events.
Author: KMAN Staff
Officers filed a report for criminal deprivation of property in Manhattan on August 28, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m. A 53-year-old female was listed as the victim when she reported a 33-year-old man known to her sold her car without permission. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000. The car was later recovered by Junction City Police at approximately 11:15 p.m. the same day.
NORFOLK, Va. (K-State Athletics) — Former Kansas State and current Oklahoma City Thunder player Keyontae Johnson has launched a new nonprofit organization, “The Key to My Heart,” in collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections dedicated to saving lives through critical cardiac initiatives. The official press release can be found below: Today marks a momentous occasion as we proudly unveil “The Key to My Heart,” a newly established nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through critical cardiac initiatives. In collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections, “The Key to My Heart” is thrilled to announce its inaugural donation – an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – to Oak…
A Manhattan chiropractor was arrested Monday on a Riley County warrant in relation to alleged sex crimes. Clark Petersen is charged with 16 counts of sexual battery and one count each of rape, aggravated sexual battery and lewd and lascivious behavior. All told, five women allege the incidents occurred at his Manhattan chiropractic office between 2018 and 2022. The victims range in age between 37 and 59. Petersen remains jailed on a $300,000 bond. Petersen was also arrested in late June and charged with a single count of rape after a 49-year-old woman alleged an incident from July 2022. An…
The Pottawatomie County Commission approved the 2024 budget and exceeding the revenue neutral rate during their Monday meeting. Despite a .779 mill levy decrease, the county will still see an additional $49,000 in ad valorem taxes following the assessed valuation increase of just over $22 million. This year’s budget includes a nearly $1.5 million increase in expenditures with the inclusion of a 5% COLA and the addition of four new staffing positions. Additionally, commissioners approved exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the general, tort liability, historical society, rural highway, regional library, Fire District #5 and fairview cemetery funds. Budget breakdowns…
Officers filed a report for distribution of a controlled substance, aggravated battery, and criminal threat (adulterating or contaminating a beverage) in the 2000 block of College View Rd. in Manhattan on August 26, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m. 17-year-old, 18-year-old, and two 19-year-old females were listed as the victims when it was reported an 18-year-old female suspect contaminated their alcoholic beverages with an unknown substance at a party. All four were treated at Via Christi after falling ill. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan…
Brandon sits down with Sunset Zoo Marketing and Development Officer Melissa Kirkwood for the first half hour, and Kate sits down with Flint Hills Discovery Center Assistant Director/Development Stephen Bridenstine for the second half hour.
PORTLAND, Ore. (K-State Athletics) – K-State was crowned the Hotel Vance Rose City Showdown Champions after defeating Cal State Fullerton in three straight sets (25-7, 25-21, 25-13) as the Wildcats went a perfect 3-0 in opening weekend action at Viking Pavilion. Three Wildcats earned all-tournament honors with outside hitter Aliyah Carter, setter Izzi Szulczewski and middle blocker Sydney Bolding. K-State (3-0) limited the Titans to just seven points in the opening set, nearly matching a program record (6) of fewest points allowed in the rally-scoring era. Jason Mansfield becomes just the second Wildcat volleyball head coach to start off his career 3-0, joining Jim Moore who…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (K-State Athletics) – K-State sophomore goalkeeper Murphy Sheaff kept a clean sheet for the third straight match, as the Wildcats played to a 0-0 draw against Creighton on Sunday afternoon at Buser Family Park. The Wildcats established a new program high with four straight matches without a loss. HOW IT HAPPENED – K-State (2-0-2) has tied the school record for consecutive shutouts at three and established a new school record for consecutive shutout minutes with a current duration of 350:17. – Sheaff finished with two saves on the afternoon, including a dangerous attempt from 16 yards by Creighton (0-2-2) in the…
Pittsburg, PA (K-State Athletics) – K-State baseball standout and first-rounder Jordan Wicks struck out nine batters in his MLB debut Saturday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 10-6 victory over Pittsburg. Wicks, who was selected No. 21 overall by the Cubs in the 2021 MLB Draft, became the fourth Cubs pitcher since 1901 to strikeout at least nine batters in an MLB debut, joining Thomas Diamon, Dutch Ruether, and Mark Prior. A native of Conway, Ark., Wicks earned his first MLB win against Pittsburg after he fanned nine batters over his five-inning start while holding the Pirates to one run on two…