K-State veterinarians help vaccinate Sunset Zoo animals against COVID-19

Many of the animals at Sunset Zoo were given protection against COVID-19 this spring thanks to a local effort involving veterinarians in the Manhattan area. Kansas State University zoo veterinarians worked closely with Sunset Zoo staff to inject animals with a slightly different vaccine, produced by Zoetis, which donated over 15,000 doses of the USDA [...]

By |2022-06-21T06:22:53-05:00June 21st, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on K-State veterinarians help vaccinate Sunset Zoo animals against COVID-19

One person injured in Flush Road/Hwy 24 crash

One person was injured Thursday following another serious crash at the intersection of Highway 24 and Flush Road. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says a van was southbound on Flush Road shortly after 1 p.m., attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of Highway 24. As it was doing so, the van was struck by an [...]

By |2022-06-17T07:21:22-05:00June 17th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on One person injured in Flush Road/Hwy 24 crash

Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction

Freedom, strength, and resilience were the themes set for this year’s Manhattan Juneteenth art auction, held Thursday at Manhattan’s Douglass Activity Center. The second-annual event showcased works from artists across the community. These pieces were created by artists of all ages and skill levels.  Event organizer and artist Hilary Wahlen spoke with KMAN about the [...]

By |2022-06-17T06:58:54-05:00June 17th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Freedom, strength, and resilience on display at Juneteenth art auction

New NWS data confirms EF-2 tornado in Manhattan

Damage caused on McCain Lane now confirmed to be caused by a tornado from Saturday’s storms, says a new report from the National Weather Service. A brief low end EF-2 tornado was on the ground around McCain Lane near the Country Club. In addition to the widespread wind damage across Manhattan Warning Coordination Meteorologist Chad [...]

By |2022-06-16T19:37:37-05:00June 16th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: , |Comments Off on New NWS data confirms EF-2 tornado in Manhattan

MFD begins hydrant flowing

Manhattan residents can expect to see fire crews out and about performing annual hydrant flowing and maintenance starting this week. MFD released notice Thursday, indicating flowing and painting will continue through late Fall. The program is a yearly task necessary to flush out water lines and ensure hydrants operate as intended when needed. Fire officials [...]

By |2022-06-16T15:13:34-05:00June 16th, 2022|Categories: Local News|Tags: |Comments Off on MFD begins hydrant flowing
Go to Top