Parcel relocation had Manhattan City Commissioner’s talking last night, as they dove into the topic of rezoning. Assistant Director of Planning, Eric Cattell spoke to commissioners as they considered the first reading of an ordinance that would rezone 142 parcels located east of City Park, from a Four-Family Residential District to a Single-Family Residential […]
The use of an aquifer is projected to decrease by roughly fifty-percent t in the next 100 years. A new study out of K-State finds that the over-tapping of the High Plain’s Aquifer’s groundwater beyond its recharge rate, peaked in 2006. The findings were published by Civil Engineering professor David Steward, along with Civil Engineering […]
MANHATTAN, KAN. – A report of a Burglary to a residence was filed in the 1900 Block of Lincoln Drive in Manhattan on November 15th at approximately 9:01 AM. Terrence Isom, 29, of Manhattan reported that multiple miscellaneous electronic items valued at approximately $1250.00 had been taken from his residence. No arrests have been made […]
For the past 3 years the Sons of the American Legion Post 17 in Manhattan they have had several successful fundraisers and donated all of their monetary incomes to the Wounded Warrior Battalion on Ft. Riley! From left to right: Post Cmdr. Richard Bachamp, SAL Cmdr. Johnny Cyrene, LTC Andresen, Douglas W. and SAL Finance […]
After 17 years with Sunflower CASA Project, Jayme Morris-Hardeman has resigned her position as Executive Director effective November 30, 2015. Morris-Hardeman has accepted the position of Coach with Circles Manhattan, a nationwide initiative to eliminate poverty. Jayme states, “I have been blessed to work with this amazing organization and am proud of the growth we have experienced. […]
In the wake of last week’s attacks in France, KMAN consulted with a K-State’s Carla Martinez Machain, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to gather what the attacks carried out by the Islamic State mean for France, the United States, and the fight against ISIS.
Reading saved the day on Saturday, as the Real Hereos of Manahttan swung into the Manhattan Public Library to promote literacy. Event organizer, Emily Stolfus said she was expecting nearly 200 kids to take part in the event known as Reading is Power. The fun filled afternoon featured a photo booth, crafts, theatrical activities and […]
A Riley County Man has been arrested for murder in the 2nd degree. Riley County Police arrested Joshua Michael Mall, 39, on Friday. Six-year-old Madilyn Mall, a passenger in a truck driven by Mall, was killed in an accident on October 5th. Mall lost control of his 2001 Ford Ranger while driving along the 2400 […]
A rental inspection program and property maintenance ordinances where in the queue for Manhattan City Commissioners, as they sat down for a work session on Tuesday night. It was the issue of rental inspection however, that had city property owners, landlords and tenants passionately providing public comment. A collection of clips from the public comment […]
The following letter was originally posted on K-State Communications, and is a response to recent events in Colombia, Mo. Recent events around the country provide an opportunity for this university to reaffirm our commitment to respect, human dignity and social justice. At our school, we strongly support the principles of community and continue efforts to […]
