KXBZ-FM (Manhattan, KS)

3 weeks ago | b1047.com | Chris Swick

When: July 12, 2025 @ 18:30 2025-07-12T18:30:00-05:00 2025-07-12T18:45:00-05:00 Where: Starlight Theatre Kansas City Since 2007, Whiskey Myers has delivered raw, unapologetic Southern rock and country grit to stages across the world.

2 months ago | b1047.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Three people were arrested at a Manhattan convenience store Wednesday on charges of drug possession and distribution. Riley County Police were called out to Shop Quick, at 529 Richards Drive, shortly before 5 p.m. Police charged 28-year-old David Roman, 22-year-old Yabdiel Rodriguez and 16-year-old Xavier Rodriguez, each with single counts of possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute. Roman is additionally charged with marijuana possession.

2 months ago | b1047.com | Bernie Fancella |Brandon K. Peoples

By Donors raised more than $1.9 million during the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s annual Grow Green Match Day on Tuesday, organizers said. The event supported 100 local nonprofit organizations. “Volunteers have been great help and our trustees and and the nonprofits certainly are showing up and around to answer questions,” said Vern Henricks, president and CEO of the foundation.

2 months ago | b1047.com | Bernie Fancella

Protestors gathered near the edge of City Park on Saturday, to push back against policy decisions made by the Trump administration. Indivisible MHK planned the protest, called “No Kings,” and organizers said they confirmed that 350 people had participated. The protest was called by 50501, a grassroots organization that set out to have “50 protests in 50 states under one movement” challenging “the draconian policies of the Trump administration,” according to a news release.

2 months ago | b1047.com | Brandon K. Peoples

Ongoing maintenance issues within the Blue Earth Plaza water feature will highlight Tuesday’s discussion at the Manhattan City Commission work session. The open body of water has up to 18 inches of depth in some spots and is a popular wading pool and splash park for the community. Over the past few years, however, Parks and Rec staff have identified safety concerns and problems with operation of the sanitation system, inoperable leapers, and deterioration of the pebble ledge.