Manhattan, KS

USD 383 Superintendent Eric Reid will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Reid announced his plans during Wednesday night’s Manhattan-Ogden board of education meeting, asking board members to accept his resignation effective at the end of the fiscal year. Reid said he has spent 30 years in public education, including 16 years [...] The post Reid announces retirement, effective at end of school year appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

On today’s edition of The Game, the guys discuss Casey Alexander’s disappointing debut loss, interviews with Mason Voth from K-State Online, and “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus. Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Segment 4 – [...] The post The Game – 11/4/26 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Manhattan voters on Election Day approved a 0.5% citywide sales tax increase dedicated to funding street maintenance over the next 10 years. The votes totaled 8,291 in favor and 7,279 against, according to unofficial final results. City officials estimate the sales tax increase will generate $8 million annually compared to the $5 million generated annually [...] The post Manhattan voters approve 0.5% sales tax increase for street repairs appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Officers filed a report for criminal trespass, battery, battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, interference with a law enforcement officer, and assault of a law enforcement officer at approximately 3:56 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026 in the 700 block of 3rd Place. Victims included a 33-year-old old female, a 56-year-old female and a [...] The post RCPD Report: 11/4/26 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

By Sherman Smith TOPEKA — With Democrat Cindy Holscher holding a 5,557-vote lead in the Kansas governor’s race, Republican Ty Masterson said early Wednesday he wanted the state to take “another look” at the results. “The first count does not seem to be going our way, but the margin is narrow enough that Kansas law [...] The post Trailing by 5,500 votes, Ty Masterson calls for ‘another look’ at results in Kansas governor’s race appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

The RCPD is investigating a burglary involving the theft of construction equipment valued at approximately $2,750. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report just after 8 a.m. Tuesday near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Fort Riley Boulevard. Ebert Construction was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect reportedly broke into a trailer [...] The post RCPD investigates $2,750 construction equipment theft appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A 37-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday on allegations of perjury and violating the Kansas Offender Registration Act. According to the RCPD, Corneal Arnez Johnson was arrested just before noon in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in September 2026. Kansas Offender Registry records show Johnson is [...] The post RCPD arrests man on perjury, offender registration violation allegations appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A 59-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on multiple allegations, including battery of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat and assault of a law enforcement officer. According to the RCPD, Anthony Brian Velez was arrested just after 4 p.m. 705 3rd Place, the location of Fridas, the True Mexican Taste. Velez faces allegations of [...] The post 59-year-old jailed after disturbance at local business appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

A former Greensburg police chief was arrested Tuesday on multiple allegations of child sex crimes stemming from an investigation that began in January 2025. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Aaron J. Webb, 33, of Bel Aire, was arrested just before 7 p.m. at his residence on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with [...] The post Former Greensburg police chief arrested on child sex crime allegations appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

Democrat Brenda Bandy won the District 67 Kansas House seat Tuesday with a total of 4,943 votes, according to unofficial final results. Bandy beat her Republican opponent Stacy Kohlmeier by 514 votes. Bandy said her win reinforces her reason for running and what she found in the homes of constituents as she campaigned. “This really [...] The post Bandy defeats Kohlmeier in race for District 67 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.