KMAN Staff

By Ned Seaton Data center regulations under discussion by the Pottawatomie County government would impose limits on noise, limit the height of the data center buildings, and prohibit any perceptible vibrations. Any data centers also would have to submit a plan to “mitigate the depletion of water,” document how much water they’re using, produce a [...]

The post New draft of data center regulations includes limits on noise, height, vibrations appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

By Ned Seaton Ten to 15 buildings and a facility that uses an amount of electricity equal to a third of the capacity of Jeffrey Energy Center. Those are some of the specifications of a proposed data center in Pottawatomie County that members of the county’s planning commission have heard so far. Beltline Energy, the [...]

The post Officials: Proposed data center could have 10-15 buildings, use up to 1.2 gigawatts of power appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

County officials have determined that a tornado siren failure last week in Riley was caused by a blown fuse. Meteorologists reported a tornado on the ground June 4 near the city of Riley, and residents said the siren didn’t sound. Riley County Emergency Dispatch and Emergency Management personnel worked with the siren maintenance company to [...]

The post Officials: Tornado siren failure found to be from blown fuse appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

City officials said crews are working around the clock to clear storm damage following Monday night’s severe storm that knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers. During Tuesday’s city commission meeting, public works director Brian Johnson said staff are coordinating closely with Evergy while reopening streets, sidewalks and public rights-of-way. “If you do [...]

The post MHK officials praise storm response, say debris and outage recovery nears completion appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning of multiple weather hazards over the next several days, including severe thunderstorms, dangerous heat and the potential for flooding. Forecasters say thunderstorms could develop along a weak cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some storms becoming severe. Northeast and east-central Kansas, including the Manhattan and Topeka [...]

The post Severe storms, 100-degree heat index and flooding risk forecast through Saturday appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Museum of Art + Light announced the public unveiling of its permanent digital art collection Monday, featuring more than 40 works by 18 internationally recognized digital artists. The museum developed the collection in partnership with Iconic, and said the collection represents a significant commitment to collecting, preserving and exhibiting digital art by a contemporary [...]

The post Museum of Art + Light unveils permanent digital art collection appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Monday afternoon involving a vehicle that was allegedly taken and not returned. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 12:23 p.m. June 8 in the 2000 block of Casement Road. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported a known [...]

The post RCPD investigates $26,000 in losses from two vehicle-related incidents appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Police filed a report of an unattended death Monday morning after a man was found deceased in City Park. The man was found before 9 a.m. in the park restroom between the splash pad play area and the playground. The area has since been cleared and a police representative said there is no threat to [...]

The post Man found dead in City Park appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

The post Teen accused of brandishing handgun appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims [...]

The post Teen accused of brandishing handgun appeared first on News Radio KMAN.