Two Kansas State University biologists have received more than $1.8 million to fund wild turkey research. David Haukos and Dan Sullins, both assistant professors in the biology department at Kansas State, are researching the decline of turkey populations throughout the state of Kansas. According to the press release from the university: “Their research team will [...]

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The Flint Hills Breadbasket is looking to expand their physical presence in Manhattan as food insecurity continues to rise locally. Executive Director Karla Hagemeister notes the need for a larger space is very real after the organization saw more than 3,000 new families helped in 2023, while recognizing the importance of being located near downtown [...]

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The T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter will begin a new partnership with Prairie Paws, an animal shelter in Ottawa, at the end of this month.

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Manhattan Christian College has seen an increase in their academic enrollment for the semester. After receiving their latest update on student academics, the college reports an increase in not just enrollment but in retention of students as well. Manhattan Christian College President Kevin Ingram: Ingram attributes the success of the college in their post-pandemic academic [...]

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Tuttle Creek has officially closed down all campsites and shelters for the remainder of the season as winter begins to set in. The final amenities that the park had open to the public closed at the end of October. Tuttle Creek Park Manager Caleb Snider: Snider also comments that people have already begun taking advantage [...]

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The Manhattan Housing Authority has a new program to help homeless veterans. The program, called HUD-VASH, combines vouchers from the Housing and Urban Development with the Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing organizations. Manhattan Housing Authority Executive Director Aaron Estabrook spoke about the program on KMAN’s In Focus Thursday. MHA Chief Operations Officer Alyssa Boley, elaborates on [...]

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This Monday, the Flint Hills Veteran's Coalition has paired with the City of Manhattan to light up downtown Manhattan with the color green in observance of Veteran's Day.

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Manhattan has received a new technological addition to its bus service thanks to a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency has recently been able to begin adding digital signs, known as “way signs,” to help better assist bus riders with getting to their locations. Marketing and Communications Specialist [...]

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