Local News

Homeowners living in Geary, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are advised to use caution and avoid falling into scams from fly-by-night contractors following Wednesday night’s damaging storms. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says roofers should be registered with the Attorney General’s Office, with few exceptions. The requirement to register is in addition to any other local [...]

The post Kobach cautions residents to avoid fly-by-night roofing contractor scams appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A new political party has emerged in Kansas. The United Kansas Party filed more than 35,000 petition signatures Tuesday to qualify for the November 2024 general election ballot. According to a release, the party promises “a new era of collaborative politics that will transcend traditional party lines.” Party treasurer and former Manhattan City Commissioner Aaron [...]

The post New Kansas political party aiming to introduce fusion voting in 2024 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night. According to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office, at least six tornadoes were reported during the evening, though no injuries were reported with any of the storms. Up to baseball sized hail was confirmed by trained spotters and sheriff’s office personnel. Some damage was reported to structures in [...]

The post Tornadoes, large hail reported in storms in rural Wabaunsee County Wednesday appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Lake levels are about where they should be for this time of year at Tuttle Creek Lake. After falling to about 9 feet below normal pool in January, the lake has rebounded to about 3.5 feet below normal pool as of this week. US Army Corps of Engineers Operations Manager Brian McNulty was on KMAN’s [...]

The post Tuttle Creek Lake levels out after mostly dry winter appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Flint Hills Woodturners demonstrated the art of wood turning Wednesday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. They were formed in 2013 and are the longest recurring group to attend the event at five years straight. The Manhattan area club is a Part of the Discovery Center’s “Meet the Makers” art event that lasts March [...]

The post Discovery Center art event highlights Flint Hills Woodturners appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Riley County Commissioner Greg McKinley has filed for re-election to his District 2 seat. McKinley, a resident of Riley, campaigned on bringing a new EMS station to the north county four years ago. That project was completed last fall. The county is now working on a project for a new EMS headquarters in Manhattan that [...]

The post McKinley files for second term on Riley County Commission appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Severe storms are in the forecast for the Manhattan area Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorm development is expected between 5 and 8 pm, but we could see storms develop as early as 4 pm. The primary severe weather threat is expected in the 7 to 9 pm timeframe. The Storm Prediction Center [...]

The post Severe storms expected Wednesday afternoon appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Manhattan City Commission discussed funding strategies for wastewater treatment plant upgrades during Tuesday’s work session. The city is planning to use a low-interest loan through the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Commissioners expressed support for the city’s idea to work with Kansas State University also on a project funding opportunity to obtain grant money from [...]

The post City officials discuss funding strategies for wastewater treatment plant expansion project appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested Monday evening following a disturbance in the 2400 block of Buttonwood Drive. The Riley County Police Department says the boy has been charged with two counts of aggravated battery, including one count against a law enforcement officer, and felony criminal destruction of property. Victims included the 42-year-old male officer and [...]

The post Juvenile arrested for alleged battery against law enforcement appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A Junction City man is jailed in Riley County on several drug-related offenses. The Riley County Police Department says 30-year-old Joseph Keehn was arrested in the 1400 block of Beechwood Terrace Monday afternoon on six probable cause offenses including five counts involving possession or distribution and a criminal weapons charge. Bond is set at $25,000. [...]

The post Junction City man arrested in Manhattan on drug, weapons charges appeared first on News Radio KMAN.