It is officially National Work Zone Awareness Week in Kansas, a week that promotes safety and the elimination of driver distractions on the road. KDOT Area Superintendent Jeff Romine stated that the week is to bring light to the hazards and dangers of driving through work zones and how to avoid them. Romine says with [...]
The post National Work Zone Awareness Week is officially underway appeared first on News Radio KMAN.Riley County 4-H students held their annual garage sale fundraiser this past weekend. The sale happens each spring at the CiCo Park Wreath Barn to benefit the trip to Washington, D.C. which happens every three years. The last trip was in 2019 and students will board a bus to the nation’s capital this summer. Riley [...]
The post Annual Riley County 4H garage sale benefits trip to Washington, D.C. appeared first on News Radio KMAN.The “What Were You Wearing” exhibit is giving a voice to sexual assault victims. The focal point of the exhibit currently on display at Colony Square is to bring awareness to individuals affected by sexual assault. Stephanie Foran , Assistant Director for K-State’s Center for Advocacy stated, all of the credit goes to the Manhattan [...]
The post Clothing display reveals a human side of sexual assault victims appeared first on News Radio KMAN.Aggieville will be painted green Saturday as the tradition continues with the annual road races and parade. Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, Dennis Cook says it’ll be a great day for the community to get together and enjoy the weather. Cook says they are extra grateful this year as they were offered about 80+ volunteers [...]
The post St. Patrick’s Day festivities to take over Aggieville appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
Aggieville will be painted green Saturday as the tradition continues with the annual road races and parade. Aggieville Business Association Executive Director, Dennis Cook says it’ll be a great day for the community to get together and enjoy the weather. Cook says they are extra grateful this year as they were offered about 80+ volunteers [...]
The post St. Patrick’s Day festivities to take over Aggieville appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
Manhattan High’s Special Education and Interpersonal life skills teacher hosted and put the event together with the help of students and other staff members. Special Education Life Skills and IPS teacher at MHS, Jamie Schnee was one of the many faces behind it all. Many students and even staff were able to showcase various unique [...]
The post MHS Interpersonal Skills class hosts talent show appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
Pawnee Mental Health is holding their annual “Pancakes for Pawnee” event on Shrove Tuesday, March 1. Executive Director Robbin Cole says the event has proven year after year to be a huge success to raise money for mental health needs in the area. “Events like this help bring in additional, charitable dollars to help support [...]
The post Pawnee Mental Health to host 4th annual pancake fundraiser appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
A week-long social media event is making its first appearance at K-State on Feb. 14th-18th, bringing together students, educators and industry professionals to provide insights and opportunities for maximizing the power of social media to succeed in a digitally-connected world. Journalism professor and event organizer Jana Thomas spoke with KMAN regarding the eventful week ahead [...]
The post K-State launches its first-ever Social Media Week appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
Food collection to stock up the pantry will take place Saturday ahead of the big football game Sunday. Event organizer and former Riley County Attorney Bill Kennedy spoke with KMAN earlier this week about the long-standing annual fundraiser. Kennedy stated, collections will take place at Dillons East from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dillons West [...]
The post The Flint Hills Breadbasket is tackling hunger with its annual SouperBowl Food and Fund Drive this weekend. appeared first on News Radio KMAN.
More alcohol-themed events are to be expected in Downtown Manhattan in the New Year. Downtown Manhattan Executive Director Gina Snyder spoke with KMAN earlier this week regarding big plans coming together for 2022. Snyder says, being that the city commission passed the open container ordinance, they plan to begin hosting more alcohol-friendly events for the community. [...]
The post Downtown Manhattan looks ahead to 2022 appeared first on News Radio KMAN.