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The KMAN Five-Minute Morning Show: Unger Complex to...

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2025/04/11

Find us on Apple Podcasts Find us on Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube channel 1 – Manhattan board approves measure to rezone Unger Complex 2 – Pawnee Mental Health requests 100-year lease extension 3 – Junction City man faces multiple charges after drug bust 4 – RCPD arrests three suspects for attempted murder 5 – [...] The post The KMAN Five-Minute Morning Show: Unger Complex to be repurposed into workforce housing appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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The Game – 4/10/25: In-depth look at Abdi Bashir,...

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2025/04/10

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go in-depth on K-State basketball’s newest player Abdi Bashir. Plus, we analyze Avery Johnson’s strawberry lemonade drink, discuss House vs. NCAA with USA Today sports reporter Steve Berkowitz, hear from former Wildcat pitcher Trevor Hurley and more! Hour 1 Segment 1 – Is Avery Johnson’s strawberry lemonade drink [...] The post The Game – 4/10/25: In-depth look at Abdi Bashir, Trevor Hurley on Bat Cats & Steve

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Pawnee Mental Health to extend its lease on Claflin...

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2025/04/10

By Emma Loura Pawnee Mental Health asked Riley County officials for an extension of its lease to 100 years to make renovations to the building on 2001 Claflin Road. Pawnee, a non-profit community mental health center, has a 10-year lease set to expire in June 2027. Commissioners on Thursday suggested a lease extension shorter than [...] The post Pawnee Mental Health to extend its lease on Claflin Road building appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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City officials receive update on EV readiness plan

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2025/04/10

As more electric vehicles come onto the market, communities like Manhattan are struggling to keep pace with necessary infrastructure. During a Tuesday presentation to the city commission, Jared Tremblay, with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented the region’s EV readiness plan. In Kansas approximately 88,000 electric vehicles were sold in 2024. Tremblay said it’s [...] The post City officials receive update on EV readiness plan appeared first on News Radio

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Two federal grants discontinued for Riley County

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2025/04/05

By Emma Loura The federal government cut two grants for the Riley County Health Department related to the prevention and treatment of diseases, officials said Thursday. Effective March 24, the federal government discontinued four grants for health departments across Kansas, two of which affect Riley County. All health departments in the state received notices March [...]The post Two federal grants discontinued for Riley County appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Anderson Ave. reconstruction could include new...

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2025/04/05

City officials on Tuesday will receive an update on Anderson Avenue reconstruction and a proposed intersection improvement project near K-State’s Unger Complex. The Manhattan City Commission meets for its bi-monthly work session at 6 pm on Tuesday at City Hall. The Anderson project will get underway in June and includes new sidewalks, water, sewer and [...] The post Anderson Ave. reconstruction could include new roundabout, extension of College Ave. appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Manhattan man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

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2025/04/05

A federal court has sentenced a Manhattan man to 60 years in prison after he led a conspiracy to produce child pornography. Joel Womochil, 39, a former Burns police chief, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge John Broomes on March 28 for two counts of conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child — [...] The post Manhattan man pleads guilty to child sex crimes appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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RCPD Report: 4/5/25

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2025/04/05

On April 4, 2025, the Riley County Police Department responded to various incidents across Manhattan, Kansas. Significant incidents included an aggravated burglary at Highland Ridge Apartments, resulting in the arrest of Kasiem Tyrone Walker, 33, from Junction City. Walker faces charges for burglary and violation of a protection order, with a bond set at $20,000. [...] The post RCPD Report: 4/5/25 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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The Game – 4/4/25: Zy Walker transferring, Spring FB...

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2025/04/04

On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll go over Zyanna Walker’s surprise transfer portal announcement, K-State FB starting spring football & K-State’s series at Oklahoma State. Full Show: Seg. 1 – Zy Walker enters transfer portal Seg. 2 – Spring football officially started today Seg. 3 – Avery Johnson and Taylor Poitier clips Seg. 4 [...] The post The Game – 4/4/25: Zy Walker transferring, Spring FB starts & can Bat Cats sweep Oklahoma State

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Ayoka Lee announces decision to forgo WNBA draft

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2025/04/04

After one of, if not the, best career in Kansas State women’s basketball history, Ayoka Lee is walking away from basketball. In a statement released on social media Thursday afternoon, Lee announced that she would not enter the WNBA draft and instead focus on the next phase of her life after a storied college career. [...] The post Ayoka Lee announces decision to forgo WNBA draft appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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K-State guards Zyanna Walker and Finley Ohnstad enter...

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2025/04/04

By Tim Everson of The Manhattan Mercury Kansas State women’s basketball took another hit on Friday after losing another prominent player and a untapped freshman to the transfer portal. Sophomore point guard Zyanna Walker, a Wichita native and Louisville transfer, and freshman guard Finley Ohnstad entered the portal Friday morning. Walker, a Wichita Heights graduate, [...] The post K-State guards Zyanna Walker and Finley Ohnstad enter transfer portal appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson 04/04/25: Traci...

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2025/04/04

Today Mike spoke with Kristy Peterson, Vice President of Learning, Engagement and Visitor Experiences at the Museum of Art and Light and Traci Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate. The pair join the show in advance of an ekphrastic poetry workshop at the MoA+L on April 5. An ekphrastic poem is one that describes another work of [...] The post Within Reason with Mike Matson 04/04/25: Traci Brimhall and Kristy Peterson appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Two charged in connection to November shootings

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2025/04/04

The Riley County Police Department made two arrests Thursday, in connection with a robbery and connected shootings on November 30 and December 1 last year. Delron Tyree Jr, 17, of Topeka was arrested on a warrant for charges of two counts of attempted first-degree murder, criminal use of weapons, criminal discharge of a firearm, and [...] The post Two charged in connection to November shootings appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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A man has shot and killed a Catholic priest at his...

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2025/04/04

SENECA, Kansas (AP) — A Catholic priest was shot and killed Thursday by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in the town of Seneca, Kansas, church officials said. “I am heartbroken to share the tragic news of the death of Fr. Arul Carasala, who was fatally shot earlier today,” Archbishop Joseph Naumann, [...] The post A man has shot and killed a Catholic priest at his parish rectory in northeast Kansas appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Cats Take Series Opener from Baylor, 8-2

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2025/03/22

WACO, Texas (K-State Athletics) – Off to its best Big 12 start in school history, K-State claimed its fifth straight win Friday night behind 4 1/3 shutout innings from reliever James Guyette to go with a go-ahead three-run homer from Bear Madliak in an 8-2 series opening win over Baylor at Baylor Ballpark. Guyette (2-1) picked up his second [...]The post Cats Take Series Opener from Baylor, 8-2 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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City officials to consider common consumption area...

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2025/03/22

Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will consider a common consumption area (CCA) ordinance that would allow consumption of alcohol from licensed establishments within a particular boundary. They’re having a special legislative meeting in place of the scheduled work session. The proposal follows a Sept. 24 work session involving city, Aggieville and Downtown business association officials, [...] The post City officials to consider common consumption area ordinance for downtown appeared

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Massive CiCo Park upgrades progressing on schedule

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2025/03/22

For the first time in years, CiCo Park won’t be hopping with ballgames this spring and summer, as the park undergoes a major renovation. The project is one of the final pieces of the 2017 voter approved quality of life sales tax initiative that also saw the construction of recreation centers at Anthony and Eisenhower [...] The post Massive CiCo Park upgrades progressing on schedule appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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K-State women vaporize 12th-seeded Fairfield in NCAA...

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2025/03/22

By Tim Everson If there was any worry about how the fifth-seeded Kansas State women would fare in the NCAA tournament after ending the season with losses in three of their last four games, let the Wildcats 44-point smackdown of No. 12 seed Fairfield put worried minds at ease. K-State, led once again by star [...] The post K-State women vaporize 12th-seeded Fairfield in NCAA tournament opener appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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WATCH: Jeff Mittie, Ayoka Lee & Serena Sundell...

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2025/03/21

Dominant 1st round win for K-State over Fairfield 85-41! Advancing to the 2nd round to face Kentucky on Sunday. Tip time TBD. Sundell: 18 points, 9 assists Lee: 17 points, 10 rebounds Sides: 14 points, 4 threes Glenn: 10 points Taylor: 8 points Jeff Mittie, Ayoka Lee & Serena Sundell The post WATCH: Jeff Mittie, Ayoka Lee & Serena Sundell comment on first round win over Fairfield 85-41 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

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Community Foundation to recognize local...

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2025/03/21

The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will honor the “best” in philanthropy Monday when it hosts its annual Community Foundation Awards. The program also serves as the organization’s annual meeting. CEO Vern Henricks said this year’s event will be somewhat scaled back. “A few less awards than we typically have given, but nonetheless, I think we’re [...] The post Community Foundation to recognize local philanthropists at awards event appeared first on News

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