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Farmers Union leader fears tariffs could devastate...

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2025/05/03

Tariffs could spell trouble for farmers, according to the executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union. “Tariffs are not good,” said Nick Levendofsky, who was a guest Wednesday on Within Reason with Mike Matson on KMAN. “They don’t work. Nobody wins in a trade war.” Levendofsky said current trade policies being implemented by President Donald [...] The post Farmers Union leader fears tariffs could devastate U.S. agriculture appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Westmoreland continuing to persevere one year after...

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2025/05/03

WESTMORELAND — One year after a tornado ripped through Westmoreland, the community is still reeling, but looking toward the future. “Everything’s kind of still in progress right now,” Mayor Waide Purvis said in an interview last week. “I believe, from the last report I got, there was one house that was destroyed that is completely [...] The post Westmoreland continuing to persevere one year after devastating tornado appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 5/3/25

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2025/05/03

The Riley County Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made several arrests between May 2 and May 3. Among the 21 incidents reported, officers investigated two non-injury accidents, a stolen vehicle, domestic disputes, drug-related activity, and a sex offense. A reported unattended death occurred on the morning of May 3 on Tatarrax [...] The post RCPD Report: 5/3/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Woodhalls compete together for 1st time at Drake Relays

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2025/05/02

Tim Everson teverson@themercury.com For the first time ever, the Woodhalls got to compete on the same stage. Kansas State assistant track and field coach and Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall and her husband, gold-medal winning Paralympian Hunter Woodhall, both got a chance to show open the season at the same meet last weekend when the [...] The post Woodhalls compete together for 1st time at Drake Relays appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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The Game – 5/2/25

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2025/05/02

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll talk about Chris Klieman’s newest press conference, Bat Cats falling flat in Provo and play the Kentucky Derby name game. Hour 1 Segment 1 – Iowa State might have a gambling problem Segment 2 – Meet new K-State assistant MBB coach Bill Peterson Segment 3 – Bat Cats [...] The post The Game – 5/2/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Kansas State University ag research lab only one to...

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2025/05/02

By The Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The Trump administration defunded 16 of 17 Feed the Future labs across the country when it began wiping out U.S. Agency for International Development projects. After months in limbo, Kansas State University found out its lab is the lone survivor. Two K-State labs that are part of the Feed [...] The post Kansas State University ag research lab only one to get nod from feds to continue work appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson 5/2/25: Courtney Jane...

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2025/05/02

On Friday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson, Mike spoke with Courtney Jane Hochman – a candidate for the USD 383 School Board. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify. Click here to listen [...] The post Within Reason with Mike Matson 5/2/25: Courtney Jane Hochman – USD 383 School Board Candidate appeared first on News

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RCPD Report: 5/2/25

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2025/05/02

Theresa Jones, 51, of Junction City, KS, was arrested on May 1, 2025, at approximately 7:24 p.m. near the intersection of Fort Riley Blvd. and E. Riley Ave. Jones was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for 5 counts of conspiracy to possess methamphetamine and 5 counts of unlawful use of a telecommunication [...] The post RCPD Report: 5/2/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 4/27/25

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2025/04/27

The Riley County Police Department reported a variety of incidents and arrests over the weekend, ranging from non-injury accidents to felony arrests. Among the incidents, police responded to multiple non-injury accidents at locations including the 2600 block of Kimball Avenue, the intersection of Walters Drive and Tuttle Creek Boulevard, and S. 11th Street and Poyntz [...]The post RCPD Report: 4/27/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Stormy weather expected though early next week

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2025/04/26

Cloudy and cool conditions are expected today, with isolated to scattered showers developing across the area from west to east. Rain and storm chances will increase tonight and continue into Sunday morning. Thunderstorms are forecast to redevelop Sunday afternoon and overnight, with some storms in north central Kansas potentially becoming strong to severe. An upper-level [...] The post Stormy weather expected though early next week appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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K-State graduate and children’s book author returns...

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2025/04/26

By Emma Loura Kansas-born author and K-State graduate Tammi Sauer returned to her old stomping grounds Wednesday, teaching the 2nd and 3rd graders of Amanda Arnold Elementary about effective story-telling. Sauer, who has written and published 37 children’s books, says she combines heart and humor to her writing. “It’s just such a strange and wonderful [...] The post K-State graduate and children’s book author returns to visit Manhattan school appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 4/26/25

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2025/04/26

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K-State CB Parrish picked by Tampa Bay in 3rd round...

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2025/04/26

Kansas State football got its first player picked in the 2025 NFL Draft Friday evening as junior cornerback Jacob Parrish heard his name called in the third round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. K-State has now had five players selected in the top three rounds over the last three years, its most in a three-year [...] The post K-State CB Parrish picked by Tampa Bay in 3rd round of NFL Draft appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Frost, O’Connor Fuel K-State’s Victory Over Houston

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2025/04/26

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Fueled by Jacob Frost’s seven innings and a go-ahead three-run homer from Keegan O’Connor, K-State opened the series with a 5-2 win over Houston on Friday at Tointon Family Stadium. “Friday night wins are like gold, and I thought we set the tone and set the energy level from the get-go, which is crucial in a [...] The post Frost, O’Connor Fuel K-State’s Victory Over Houston appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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The Game – 4/25/25

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2025/04/25

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll cover day one of the NFL draft, predict where Cats will end up on days two and three, draft game shows and talk K-State baseball hosting Houston. Full Show Segment 1 – Shedeur Sanders not selected in the 1st round Segment 2 – Where will the Cats go? [...] The post The Game – 4/25/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Where will the Cats end up on days two and three of...

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2025/04/25

Day one of the NFL Draft has concluded with its fair share of drama. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns executed one of the more surprising trades in recent draft history with the Jaguars landing Travis Hunter. The Giants got their QB – and he’s not related to Deion Sanders. The Green Bay Packers finally [...] The post Where will the Cats end up on days two and three of the NFL Draft? appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD

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2025/04/25

By Rose Gruenbacher Riley County Police Department this week proposed a $30.85 million budget for 2026, which would be a 7.28% increase from 2025. However police board members unanimously rejected the proposal, and chairman John Matta said the increase was twice as high as he wanted it to be. Director Brian Peete said the proposed number, [...] The post Police board rejects 7.28% budget increase for RCPD appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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The Game – 4/18/25

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2025/04/18

On today’s edition of The Game, Mitch and Cole go over two new entrants into the portal for K-State football, break down the Sunflower Showdown baseball series with Brian Smoller and discuss the current state of the Royals. Full Show Segment 1 – K-State’s Noah King & Brandon Sneh from 2025 class enter portal Segment [...]The post The Game – 4/18/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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SCHOOL NOTEBOOK | Manhattan High participating as a...

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2025/04/18

By: Emma Loura This summer, five schools in the Manhattan-Ogden district will host the Summer Reading program. Bluemont Elementary, Northview Elementary, Ogden Elementary, Marlatt Elementary and Manhattan High School are taking part this year. Manhattan High is a new participating location this year, lending its library to the children. “The high school library will be [...] The post SCHOOL NOTEBOOK | Manhattan High participating as a summer reading location appeared first on News Radio

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GROW Green Match Day fundraiser to be online, mail-in...

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2025/04/18

By: Savannah Rattanavong During a 24-hour virtual matching fundraiser, local nonprofit organizations will be able to receive 100% of the donations given by the community. The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will accept donations for its eighth annual GROW Green Match Day from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday online or through mailed-in checks. The fundraiser helps [...] The post GROW Green Match Day fundraiser to be online, mail-in only appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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