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USDA Secretary Says Kansas Food Safety Agency Terminations Were Part of ‘Imperfect Process’

Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan

USDA Secretary Says Kansas Food Safety Agency Terminations Were Part of ‘Imperfect Process’

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Rep. Sharice Davids questions USDA secretary Brooke Rollins about why there were terminations at Manhattan's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility. (Kansas Reflector screen capture from U.S. Department of Agriculture video)TOPEKA — The firing and rehiring of federal workers at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan was part of an “imperfect process,” U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday. Rollin…See the Story

K-State’s Historic Signee Linkon Cure Lands National Freshman Hype

Sports · Manhattan

K-State’s Historic Signee Linkon Cure Lands National Freshman Hype

Kansas State’s incoming five‑star tight end, Linkon Cure, has been highlighted by FOX Sports as one of college football’s Top 10 Impact Freshmen entering the 2025 season, and the excitement is justified. At 6‑foot‑5 and 223 pounds, the Goodland, KS native brings a rare combination of size, speed, and football IQ to Chris Klieman’s offense, setting high expectations early. Here are the Top 10 impact freshmen heading into the 2025 college footb…See the Story

Fire at Walmart Causes Evacuation

Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan

Fire at Walmart Causes Evacuation

(Manhattan, Kan., June 13, 2025) — At 4:45 p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 101 Bluemont Ave., Walmart, for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found people evacuating and light smoke showing at the doors. Employees were extinguishing the fire as crews arrived at the middle of the store where the fire occurred. Crews ensured that extinguishment was complete by overhauling the area and taking smolderi…Read Article

RCPD Believes Recent Business Thefts Connected

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Manhattan High softball lands 4 on All-Centennial League roster

Manhattan High softball was well-represented in postseason honors following its 2025 campaign, with four players earning spots on the All-Centennial League team. Senior Isabelle Peabody and junior Kat Ball headlined the group as first-team all-league selections. Peabody provided steady leadership at the plate, batting .369 with seven RBIs and 12 runs scored. Ball anchored the defense and posted a high on-base percentage (.367), aided by her pati…Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

KBOR Approves Reviving K-State's Nuclear Engineering Bachelor Degree Program

Emma BlondeManhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

K-State to reduce its requirements for admission

Emma LouraManhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

City officials to consider downtown common consumption area ordinance

Brandon PeoplesManhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

Within Reason with Mike Matson 06/13/25: Larry Fox, Manhattan City Commission candidate

On today’s show, Manhattan City Commission candidate Larry Fox answers the questions that matter in advance of this year’s local election. Juneteenth celebrations for 2025 will take place on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 in Manhattan. 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 Withi…Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

Natural dyes will challenge food companies, says K-State food scientist

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The U.S. government’s move in late April to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply will challenge food manufacturers to use more natural sources of ingredients in colorful foods, said a Kansas State University…Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

An Opportunity to Learn - Kansas State University Athletics

Kansas State sophomore cornerback Donovan McIntosh was excited when he got the call. Former teammates attended the Black Student-Athlete Summit and returned ...Manhattan, Kansas · Manhattan Read Article

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