State Representative Tom Phillips (R-Manhattan) filed for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in the Secretary of State’s office. “I consider it a true privilege to represent the citizens of the 67th District,” Phillips said. “Kansas is facing serious challenges, and I am more dedicated than ever to finding solutions to move our state in a positive
U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp of Kansas’ 1st District speaks to the audience in the Manhattan Public Library. Huelskamp held a town hall meeting in the Little Apple on Jan. 19 — his first town hall of 2016. (Staff photo by Brady Bauman) Congressman Tim Huelskamp’s has emailed KMAN saying the Lesser Prairie Chicken has been
A suspicious package led to the closure of I-70 Thursday afternoon. The closure of east and westbound lanes from K-99 to K-177 was announced shortly before four p.m. Thursday. Kimberly Qualls, Northeast Kansas Public Affairs Manager with the Kansas Department of Transportation, announced as of 4:35PM, eastbound and westbound I-70 from K-99 to K-177 was
Congressman Tim Huelskamp’s has emailed KMAN saying the Lesser Prairie Chicken has been removed from the “threatened list.” Huelskamps’s office has said he’s been in email contact with a representative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Huelskamp released this statement on the decision from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas: “For years, […]
Local leaders haven’t been shy about expressing their opposition to the state-imposed property tax lid that was inserted into last year’s state budget bill well after midnight when Topeka lawmakers needed overtime to pass a budget that raised taxes and failed to balance it anyway. Half a year later, the state’s bank account continues to […]
A preliminary hearing set for a Manhattan man in Pottawatomie County Court on Thursday was waived and his arraignment has been scheduled. 38-year-old Brian Duzan will be arraigned February 25th at 9 a.m. Duzan was arrested after a nine-hour search in early January, as previously reported by KMAN. Duzan faces charges of aggravated burglary, possession […]
Robyn Brown, 21, of Junction City, Kansas was arrested while at the Riley County Police Department on January 27, 2016 at approximately 6:45 PM. Brown was arrested on a warrant for the offense of failure to appear with an original offense of burglary. She was given a bond of $5,000.00 and at the time of […]
School districts across the country have been changing their mascots in the name of political correctness, a newfound organization is urging Manhattan High School to follow suit. On Wednesday evening, ReImageMHK held their inaugural meeting at the First United Methodist Church Harris Activity Center with a crowd of thirty activitists in attendance. Prior to 1940, […]
Two people have been arrested in connection with a death reported by Junction City Police Monday. Gabrielle “Gabby” Williams, 19, and Joseph “DoDa” Craig, 24, both of Junction City were taken into custody. The name of the victim has also been released–David Phillips, 24, of Manhattan, whose body was located in an apartment in […]
Get ready to yield! Another roundabout will soon be popping up in Manhattan. Director of Public Works, Robert Ott spoke with City Commissioners during a Tuesday night work session, about a roundabout set to be installed at the intersection of Scenic Drive, Kimball Avenue and Anderson Avenue. Ott shared general updates on the progress of […]
