TOPEKA — The U.S. Senate is moving toward a vote on Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s nomination for an ambassador’s post. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed a motion Monday to cut off debate on President Donald Trump’s nomination of the conservative Republican governor to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. McConnell communications director David Popp said in an email that a vote on the motion would occur Friday unless minority Democrats agree to have a vote sooner. Ending debate would clear the way for a second vote on Brownback’s nomination. Trump first nominated Brownback for the ambassador’s post…
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WACO, Texas (AP) — Barry Brown scored 34 points, reigning Big 12 player of the week Dean Wade added 24 and Kansas State beat Baylor 90-83 on Monday night for its third straight victory. Kansas State (15-5, 5-3 Big 12) tied its highest point total of the season. The Wildcats made five of their first six 3-point attempts in running out to a 29-13 lead with eight minutes to go in the first half. The Bears got within five points twice late in the first half, but a 16-3 run midway through the second half gave the Wildcats enough of…
Monday’s guest was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, assitant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy.
The guest on today’s edition of In Focus was Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at KSU, and assistant director of the K-State Institute for Civil Discourse and Democracy. Shaffer:
A Fort Riley soldier shot himself in his car Sunday shortly after contact was made with authorities, according to a media release from the Geary County Sherrif’s Office Monday morning. Dakota Blake Noah, 21, of Fort Riley, is the deceased. Authorities say family has been notified. In an email to KMAN, Fort Riley confirmed a 1st Infantry Division soldier had died Sunday, but said it would not release the name of the soldier or any further details until 24 hours following the next-of-kin notification Sunday, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Geary County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Grandview Plaza Police officers were…
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: WASHINGTON — It looks like the government shutdown will end soon. The Senate has advanced a bill reopening federal agencies through Feb. 8 after Democrats relented and lifted their blockade against the legislation. The shutdown began Saturday after Democrats derailed a Republican measure that would have kept government open until Feb. 16. Democrats wanted to pressure the GOP to cut a deal protecting young immigrants from deportation and boosting federal spending. Moderates from both parties pressured leaders to end the shutdown and compromise. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats agreed to back the bill reopening government…
Kansas State chose a fine time for a 2-0 week in Big 12 play. The Wildcats knocked off No. 24 TCU, 73-68, Saturday afternoon to follow up a win over No. 4 Oklahoma earlier in the week. Dean Wade continued his strong season with a 20-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance, but it was the breakout performance by Makol Mawien that may have been most important for K-State (14-5, 4-3 Big 12). Mawien scored a career-high 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Entering the game, Mawien hadn’t scored more than four points in a game since Dec. 20 at…
Joshua Jacobs, 32, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 3300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Manhattan on January 18, 2018 at approximately 9:45 PM. Jacobs was arrested on charges of distribute marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, use communication facility, and endangering a child. Jacobs’ total bond was set at $15,000.00. Jacobs was not confined at the time of this report. Jessica Jacobs, 26, of Manhattan, was arrested in the 3300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Manhattan on January 18, 2018 at approximately 9:45 PM. Jacobs was arrested on charges of distribute marijuana, possess paraphernalia, use communication facility, endangering a child and…
Friday’s guests were Riley County 4-H Extension Agent John Jobe and Riley County Seniors’ Service Center Communication/Project Coordinator Debbie Nuss. Friday’s show also included a previously recorded interview with K-State Black Student Union Advisor Brandon Clark about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s upcoming appearance at Bramlage Coliseum.
WICHITA — A judge says three Kansas men accused of plotting to bomb apartments housing Somali refugees have no legal basis to request that prospective jurors come from counties where more residents voted for President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren issued the decision Wednesday. The men are accused of targeting an apartment complex in Garden City, in rural western Kansas. They’re being tried at the closest federal courthouse about 220 miles (354 kilometers) away in Wichita, where trials pull prospective jurors from surrounding, more urban counties. The men argue the practice is discriminatory because it excludes western Kansas…