Local News

Members of the public got the chance to see the impressive new Junction City High School Saturday. Geary County Schools USD 475 hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the 437,000 square foot facility. Principal Merrier Jackson says it’s the largest public school building in the state of Kansas, and by her estimation, the third [...]

The post Junction City High School ribbon cutting ushers in new era at USD 475 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Quality assurance in both products created as well as quality assurance of safety are high priorities for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. Veronica Fris, Quality Assurance Manager, tells KMAN through continual improvements, their mission is to always provide a safe operation without mistakes. She talks more about what quality assurance actually is. “Maintaining a [...]

The post NBAF aim for quality assurance appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

As Congress continues to look at a reconcilliation measure, one area that could impact Kansas State University would be funding for new or renovated agricultural research facilities at the nation’s land grant schools. Dean of K-State’s College of Agriculture Dr. Ernie Minton tells KMAN the needs are a result of what was a building boom [...]

The post KSU Ag Dean Highlights Need for Facilities Funding Included in “Build Back Better” Package appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Riley County commissioners approved a request for qualifications for an EMS headquarters building on Thursday. The RFQ includes a study of the current and future space needs for the department for either on site or a new facility. Public Works Director John Ellerman says the current station was built in 1980 and was only meant [...]

The post Riley County approves request for qualifications for potential EMS station upgrade appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Pottawatomie County commissioners have approved a final plat for the Flint Hills Christian School property for its expansion project. Planning and Zoning Administrator Gregg Webster presented Monday the 12.7 acre tract where the new addition will be constructed. The plat identifies utility easements already in place, as well as dedication of new utility easements along [...]

The post Pott. County approves final plat for Flint Hills Christian School expansion appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Jurors have found a Manhattan man guilty of all 17 charges against him in a child sex abuse case. On Thursday, a Riley County jury delivered the verdict against 67-year-old Alan Ingwersen, convicting on five counts of rape, four counts of sodomy and eight counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. According to the [...]

The post Manhattan man convicted by jury on all counts in child sex abuse case appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Firefighters made quick work of a house fire Thursday morning in west Manhattan. Crews from the Manhattan Fire Department were dispatched to 3208 Highland Circle shortly before 11 a.m. for a report of smoke. When crews arrived they found fire in the basement of a single-story home. The home was not occupied at the time [...]

The post Pet turtle dies as result of accidental house fire appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

With no K-State football this weekend, there are still plenty of events to keep people busy in the Little Apple and surrounding communities. The 47th annual Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Fair opens 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at CiCo Park. Saturday is loaded with community events [...]

The post Open houses for MFD, area schools, highlight busy weekend ahead in Manhattan area appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Fog is blamed for an early morning crash that injured two people in north Riley County Thursday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says two pickups collided at the intersection of Sherman Road and US Hwy 77 shortly after 7 a.m. A westbound truck driven by 63-year-old Patrick Johnson of Manhattan failed to stop at a stop [...]

The post Two injured in foggy Thursday morning crash north of Manhattan appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A pair from Manhattan were transported to Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wednesday morning following an injury crash on Interstate 70. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the couple were eastbound near mile marker 322, along the Riley/Wabaunsee county line, when the trailer they were pulling started to sway. The trailer laid over on its side and [...]

The post Manhattan couple injured in I-70 rollover crash appeared first on News Radio KMAN.