Local News

Fort Riley first responders and medical staff received the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday at the Irwin Army Community Hospital. “We have to continue our COVID-19 defenses—masking, hygiene and physical distancing—but as of today, we are taking the fight to the virus,” Major General D.A. Sims said. The first person on base to receive [...]

The post Fort Riley administers first doses of COVID-19 vaccine appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

The post RCPD Report: 12/23/20 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

At a special meeting Tuesday morning, Manhattan city commissioners approved the division of lots in the Plaza West Shopping Center where many buildings were flooded and eventually demolished following the 2018 Labor Day flood. No plans are in place for the site yet at the southeast corner of Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road. ICON [...]

The post City Commission approves division of lots at site of former Plaza West Shopping Center buildings appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Pawnee Mental Health Services has received a $5,000 grant from Stormont Vail Health, to fund purchases for the Crisis Stabilization Unit. This request was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses enhanced infection control measures to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff. Pawnee Executive Director Robbin Cole says the organization is committed to ensuring a [...]

The post Pawnee Mental Health receives grant for Crisis Stabilization Unit appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

After a record 17 clues, the hunt for the G. Thomas Jewelers- Godfrey’s Range and Tactical Supply Jingle Bell Rock, officially came to an end Wednesday morning. Joel Moldrup and Ashley Porter were among a group of six individuals who located the rock and will share in the prizes as a result. Moldrup explains where [...]

The post Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

After a record 17 clues, the hunt for the G. Thomas Jewelers- Godfrey’s Range and Tactical Supply Jingle Bell Rock, officially came to an end Wednesday morning. Joel Moldrup and Ashley Porter were among a group of six individuals who located the rock and will share in the prizes as a result. Moldrup explains where [...]

The post Jingle Bell Rock located; local winners celebrate with prize package appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Demand for meat, and beef in particular continues to be influenced heavily by the pandemic. Glynn Tonsor, K-State Livestock Economist, says that despite the pandemic, this holiday season might bring positive numbers for beef demand. He says that a recent survey showed that 38% of people say they will spend less time with family and [...]

The post Domestic beef demands trending up appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Several health care workers in Riley County rolled up their sleeves to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, the health department received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and on Tuesday they started to administer the vaccine to local health care workers. Julie Gibbs, Health Department Director says they [...]

The post Riley County Health Department administers first doses of Moderna vaccine appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Belvue Bridge Pottawatomie County commissioners agreed Monday to pursue a grant in conjunction with Wabaunsee County that could potentially cover the entire cost of the Belvue Bridge project. If awarded, the grant could pay for about $11 million in improvements to extend the life of the bridge by about 100 years. However, if the two counties do [...]

The post Pott. County pursuing Belvue Bridge grant, approves bid for Hwy. 24/ Green Valley Rd. project appeared first on News Radio KMAN.