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Gov. Kelly requests financial assistance for Pottawatomie County
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly requested additional funds to repair the damage caused by a tornado that ripped through Westmoreland. On April 30, one person died and three people were injured when an EF3 tornado struck the town. The storm destroyed or heavily damaged more than 20 homes and businesses. Kelly sent […]
Family and friends honor memory of Westmoreland tornado victim Anna Miller
WAMEGO (KSNT) – The first Kansan to die in a tornado in years was laid to rest Tuesday in Wamego. Many gathered to pay their respects to Anna Miller on May 14. She lost her life to the EF3 tornado that hit Westmoreland on April 30. Miller was a prominent member of the community. She worked […]
Man apprehended Tuesday after escaping from custody in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he escaped from custody in Manhattan. According to Riley County Police officials, the report was filed around 3:36 p.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Officers listed Justin Brown, 34, of Manhattan, as the...
Salute Our Heroes: Volunteer responds to tragic Kansas tornado
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -After Hurricane Katrina, Karen Crawford retired in 2017, and knew her heart belonged to helping people recover from disasters. Which landed her to a role of volunteering for American Red Cross. “I have been on about 25 deployments from coast to coast and I have about 11...
Four K-State professors awarded for teaching excellence
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Four Kansas State University professors were awarded for teaching excellence. Kansas State University officials said the four faculty members were recognized for outstanding work as educators through the Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Awards. This year’s award recipients include:. Grant Alford, associate...
Veteran Salute: Relaying radio overseas in Vietnam
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Originally from Madison, Kansas, Army Sergeant Bob Harlan would serve overseas in the middle of the growing Vietnam conflict. Graduating from Kansas State University in the late 1960’s, Harlan knew the draft was calling his name. “To avoid going into the infantry, they give you the option of changing your draft to […]
Manhattan’s Harli Omli is looking for another shot at state after breaking records
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - After breaking the school and league meet record this past week in the 200 meters with a time of 24.07, Manhattan’s Harli Omli still wants more. Omli’s time for the 200 was also a personal record along with a personal record in the 100 with a time of 11.95. She won state in the 400 meters last year but said working on her block starts and getting up to top speed is something she has been working on to improve each and every week.
Kansas State TBT basketball team back for another year
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Basketball Tournament that happens each summer will feature a team from Kansas once again. The tournament is based on former players who compete in a 64 team bracket with the winner taking home a one million dollar prize. The first commitment for “Purple Reign” is...
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