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Heavy fundraising by candidates starts to pay off with spending on commercials By Tim Carpenter TOPEKA — Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson landed the campaign endorsement of a labor organization representing firefighters in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan and a dozen other cities and counties. Matt Jackson, president of the Kansas State Council of Fire [...] The post Kansas gubernatorial race descends into phase dominated by attacks and counterpunches appeared first o

By Ned Seaton The property tax rate paid by Manhattan residents tax rate continues to rank in the middle of the pack of comparable Kansas communities. A Manhattan Mercury analysis of data from the Kansas League of Municipalities shows that the total tax rate that property owners have to pay here ranks 14th of the [...] The post How does Manhattan’s property tax rate compare to that of other cities? appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Within Reason with Mike Matson: Col. Jerry Nunziato, Fort Riley Garrison Commander Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify. The post Within Reason with Mike Matson: Col. Jerry Nunziato, Fort Riley Garrison Commander appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft by deception after scammers posing as law enforcement officers convinced a Manhattan woman to send thousands of dollars. Officers filed a report of theft of property or services just after 1 p.m. July 6 in Manhattan. A 23-year-old woman was listed as the victim after unknown [...] The post 23-year-old woman loses $5,800 in fake jury duty warrant scam appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

ennifer Arlene Vandermark, 58, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:22 p.m. on July 6. 2026 in the 400 block of Fort Riley Blvd. on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of violating protection orders. Officers also filed a report and arrested Vandermark for possession [...] The post RCPD Report 7/7/26 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A Manhattan man was arrested Monday evening following a domestic disturbance that resulted in multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Officers filed a report at approximately 7:42 p.m. July 6 in Manhattan for two counts of assault, two counts of intimidation of a witness or victim, and one count each of criminal threat, domestic battery, criminal [...] The post Manhattan man held on $50,000 bond after domestic violence investigation appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The Junction City Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Police Service Dog Vethos, who died while on duty Monday. In a statement released Monday, the department said the Belgian Malinois joined JCPD in 2024 and served in the Investigations Division alongside his handler. Officials said the circumstances surrounding Vethos’ death remain unknown. A [...] The post Junction City police investigating on-duty death of K-9 Vethos appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

By Amelia Twyman WASHINGTON — Members of a U.S. House Education and Workforce subcommittee found rare common ground scrutinizing private equity’s stake in youth sports at a Tuesday hearing. Lawmakers from both parties on the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education stressed the importance of making sports accessible to all kids and discussed ways [...] The post Bipartisan support on US House panel for examining private equity in youth sports appeared first

The Riley County Commission on Monday heard plans for the 2027 health department budget, including eliminating a clerk position. Brittany Phillips, budget and finance officer, along with David Adams, interim Riley County Health Department director, presented a funding overview to commissioners including all grants that the department gets through organizations like the Greater Manhattan Community [...] The post Riley County health dpt. plans to eliminate WIC clerk position appeared first on News

Officers filed a report of burglary, criminal damage to property and attempted theft of property or services at approximately 3:07 p.m. on July 5, 2026 in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. A 28-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect damaged the steering [...] The post RCPD Report 7/6/26 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.