Author: KMAN Staff

0:00 – Another awkward Les Miles press conference/Snyder celebration 11:57 – Interview with Derek Young from K-State Online 24:35 – K-State quarterback dunk/More on Snyder celebration 36:09 – KSU football really needs all white uniforms 0:00 – Les Miles makes things awkward again at a press conference 11:47 – How Les Miles could effect Kansas 24:24 – Mike Gundy on Charlie Dickey 34:06 – Ask Us Anything

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Riley County has seen an increase in reported aggravated assaults in June 2019, contributing to an uptick in the part 1 crime statistics compared to 2018 and the five-year average. The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency — colloquially known as the Law Board — discussed the trend Monday at the Ogden Community Center. Part 1 crimes include aggravated assaults, homicide, rape, motor vehicle theft and larceny among other offenses. Overall, total part 1 crime in June is up 8.7 percent from ’18 and up 10.4 percent from the five-year average — though RCPD Director Dennis Butler says the five-year average…

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John Kurtz and Mason Voth are in Arlington, Texas for Big 12 Media Days with The Game being conducted from 4:00-6:00 on KMAN Monday and Tuesday. Below are notable quotes and moments from the day. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150767319980892161 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150773782019215360?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150776370622009345?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150776997305552897?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150772602090270721?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150775031707971584?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150777477830250496?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150777618406563841?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150779724349788161?s=20 KU Head Coach Les Miles https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150785223623356418?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150784953560555520?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150785315776450561?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150787214294573057?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150786306571689984?s=20 TCU Head Coach Gary Patterson https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150792554478260224?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150793419725426688?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150794008278573057?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150797195890872320?s=20 Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150802613644013569?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150802770221502464?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150803022479536130?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150803125672058882?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150804637861195776?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150805057895616512?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150805503561408513?s=20 Texas Tech Head Coach Matt Wells https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150810443528716288?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150811435460698112?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150811514183606273?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150812515510751234?s=20 https://twitter.com/DYoungRivals/status/1150812211394306052?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150814168519467011?s=20 https://twitter.com/jlkurtz/status/1150813349959127040?s=20 Oklahoma Head Coach Lincoln Riley https://twitter.com/TheRealMasonV/status/1150819640152600578?s=20…

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OLATHE — A retired Army infantryman who lost both legs and his left arm in Iraq has finally felt strong enough after 12 years to return to his old suburban Kansas City home. Retired Staff Sgt. Matt Lammers told The Kansas City Star that a renewed love of sports and the support of his current wife gave him the strength to return to Olathe this month. He was wounded on his second tour in Iraq in 2007 at 25. He said memories of playing catch in his parents’ yard and being in the living room again were too painful. He…

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LAWRENCE — Hundreds have rallied in a Lawrence park to call on city officials to declare the northeastern Kansas city a sanctuary for immigrants who are in the U.S. without legal permission. The Journal-World reports that the Friday night rally was organized by a local coalition of Latino activists. The coalition says more than 300 people signed a petition urging Lawrence leaders to pass ordinances aimed at protecting immigrants, including measures to limit local police cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. State Rep. Susan Ruiz, a Shawnee Democrat, told the crowd the country needed more sanctuary cities. The rally…

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Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 3000 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan on July 12, 2019, at approximately 9:20 AM. Officers listed a 23-year-old man from Manhattan as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect damaged his 2016 Mazda 6. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,000.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. Officers filed a…

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K-State Credit Union, Konza United Way, and Manhattan Broadcasting helped stuff the bus for the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 FIT Closet over the weekend. A school bus was parked outside of Walmart where volunteers handed out lists of school supplies the FIT closet is in need of. Those supplies will be given to students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program at the beginning of the year. United Way Board Member Scott Seel was one of those volunteers who says while they need some of typical supplies, there are others that people don’t usually think of.  The list included…

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The Katie’s Way Charities Community Care Program is looking to provide education for parents and anticipatory guidance of young children. KMAN spoke with Dr. Matt Wassom with Katie’s Way about the upcoming workshops happening from 6 to 8 p.m. both Monday and Wednesday.  The program is part of an increased outreach effort to families in the community and to provide prevention training regarding some difficulties when it comes to behavior in young children.  These specific workshops are geared toward children ages 2 to 8 years old. “One of the biggest stressors is knowing there are lots of families and children…

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The Riley County commissioners approved the proposed 2020 budget to go to publication, but may come back to it during the public hearing. Budget and Finance Officer Tami Robison presented the Riley County budget summary for review. She says the Extension Council brought in an amendment to their budget earlier this week.  This decreased their appropriation request by $1,855 and the mill by .003 mills. Robison says the costs for the radio infrastructure, hardware refresh reserve, and the 27th payroll make up the mill they are asking an increase for.  The total costs for these items is $1.5 million dollars,…

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TOPEKA — Leaders of both parties in the Kansas Legislature agree that they need to develop a plan for raising the pay of their full-time employees and part-time staff. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the Legislature’s seven-member Coordinating Council of its top leaders plans to examine pay issues. The leaders are concerned that lawmakers are having trouble retaining staff and attracting temporary workers during their annual sessions. A three-member council subcommittee is expected to issue a report by October on the competitiveness of salaries for the Legislature’s staff. Senate President and Wichita Republican Susan Wagle said she believes the Legislature…

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