TOPEKA — Kansas State University researchers say a dominant forage grass in the Great Plains could be diminished by climate change to less than half of its current stature during the next 75 years. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that studies involving K-State faculty indicated that changes would potentially shrink the plant size of big bluestem grass by 60 percent. The grass covers millions of acres in the region. That kind of transformation would disrupt the region’s livestock economy. Researchers say big bluestem would be a shorter kind that’s common in eastern Colorado. Loretta Johnson, biology professor, says climate change could…
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Riley County Police are reporting a shooting in Manhattan this past weekend, with one person suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Riley County Police announced Monday morning that at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday RCPD received a 911 call from a citizen reporting shots fired near 519 North Manhattan Avenue. When officers arrived on scene they found the individual with a gunshot wound. Witnesses describe the suspect as a black male wearing dark clothing. At this time the incident is being investigated as an attempted murder. the name of the victim is not being released at this time. Those with information…
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is assisting the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office following the Saturday afternoon escape of two inmates from the Marshall County Jail in Marysville. On Saturday, Oct. 14 at approximately 4:55 p.m., the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the KBI to investigate the events surrounding the escape of two Marshall County Jail inmates. KBI agents, the Crime Scene Response Team, and the Kansas Office of the State Fire Marshal responded to conduct the investigation. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, inmates lit a fire in a cell, causing smoke to fill the Jail. Two inmates,…
A 1st Infantry Division soldier was found dead on Fort Riley Thursday, according to a press release from the Army post. Sgt. 1st Class Jamie Boone, a signal support systems specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div., was found deceased in his on-post residence. Boone is the eighth Fort Riley solider to die in a non-combat role since August. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Sgt. 1st Class Boone,” said Col. Charles Masaracchia, 1st Inf. Div. chief of staff. “His loss is a tragedy, and we will…
Between four hours of weather delays, Kansas State and No. 6 TCU faced off in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon. The difference between the teams was evident from the very beginning. One side had a healthy and experienced starting quarterback. The other side did not. The result was a 26-6 victory for the Horned Frogs at Bill Snyder Family Stadium as K-State suffered its third loss in four games. “They wanted to win and they gave a great effort,” Snyder said. “There are just some things that aren’t taking place, and that falls in my lap.” The Wildcats’ Jesse Ertz…
SALINA — Authorities say a suspect has been arrested in the death of a man whose body was found last month inside a car in Salina. KSAL-AM reports that the 38-year-old man was arrested Thursday and booked into the Saline County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of 52-year-old Raul Lopez-Vargas, of Solomon. Salina police says the body was found in a silver colored 2003 Lincoln Town Car that was parked in a home’s driveway. Authorities didn’t say what linked the suspect to the killing. Anyone with information is urged to call police. A reward of up…
The Kansas State University Police Department has concluded the investigation of damage to a Sukkah and vehicles on Oct. 6. The department determined that severe weather caused the damage, according to a press release from K-State police Friday morning. A Sukkah is a temporary Jewish gathering place. Sunday, the K-State Collegian reported the damage to the Sukkah and that foul play was suspected. Monday morning, K-State President Richard Myers published a letter condemning any anti-Semitic activity on campus, stating the Sukkah was ” shamefully vandalized.” K-State Police received a report of damage to a Sukkah and multiple vehicles between Marlatt and…
MIAMI — Rodney McGruder, who started at small forward for the Miami Heat last season and was a strong candidate to open this season in the same role, is scheduled for have surgery next week to repair a stress fracture in his left leg. McGruder played in a team-high 78 games last season for Miami, starting 65 of them. The surgery probably would keep him sidelined at least three months, though the timetable for a return will be known until after surgery. A team spokesman said McGruder was still being evaluated and that any talk of how long McGruder would…
Kansas State University officials say they’re ready to commit to funding a portion of the massive infrastructure improvements needed as part of the University’s North Campus Corridor project along Kimball Avenue. Total cost for infrastructure needs currently sits at $40 million dollars. The City/University Fund would pay for $10 million of the project cost, while K-State Athletics is prepared to contribute $3 million. Even with a significant investment from the University, the City’s responsibility is still estimated at $20 million. The City has a variety of options to help reduce its total commitment including economic development funds, STAR Bonds and…
Riley County commissioners opened financing bids Thursday as the process continues in replacing the county’s aging emergency radio system. On Aug. 3, Pat Collins, the county’s emergency management director and fire chief, told the commission a new system will have a total price tag of nearly $12 million. The infrastructure costs alone are projected to be $5.8 million. A 15-year maintenance plan could cost $3.8 million. Thursday, commissioners opened financing bids from three local banks. Peoples State Bank of Leonardville would finance the costs at seven years at an interest rate of 7.1 percent. KS State Bank in Manhattan offered three…