It took longer than expected, but Kansas State extended its Big 12-best NFL Draft streak to 24 years when the Cincinnati Bengals selected Jordan Willis Friday night. Willis was projected by some experts to go in Thursday’s opening round, but slid to the third round before receiving a call from Cincinnati. The 2016 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year enjoyed two excellent seasons to cap his career at K-State. Last year, he recorded 11.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. He also forced three fumbles and recovered one. Willis is the highest K-State defensive end taken since 2000, when…
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While K-State President Richard Myers has quickly cemented his presence on campus since going from interim president to the official pick by the Kansas Board of Regents in November, there were still a few i’s to dot and t’s to cross. KSU held its official inauguration for Myers Friday morning inside McCain Auditorium, where the retired four-star general was formally introduced as the 14th President of Kansas State University. Myers, a 1965 KSU graduate and the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was called on after former K-State President Kirk Schulz surprised the Little Apple last year with his decision…
TOPEKA — Short skirts and revealing shirts are among the garments Kansas Department of Revenue employees are barred from wearing under a new dress code. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Revenue Secretary Sam Williams authorized implementation of the fashion rules Monday. Employees who meet face-to-face with customers aren’t allowed to expose people to “obscene or offensive tattoos or facial or body piercings.” The policy also stipulates clothing with a deep neckline may be worn only with a “non-revealing shirt underneath.” Dress and skirt hems more than 3 inches above the knee are banned, as is clothing that reveals undergarments or the…
The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, is scheduled to deploy this fall to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Approximately 4,000 Soldiers assigned to the “Dagger” brigade will deploy as part of the regular rotation of forces in that region and will replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based out of Fort Carson, Colorado. “The Dagger brigade is looking forward to deploying back to Europe,” said Col. David Gardner, commander of 2nd ABCT, 1st ID. “The brigade has served most of its 100-year history in support of our European allies and will…
It may look like the real deal, but Manhattan Firefighters have been conducting annual firefighting certification testing at the Manhattan Regional Airport. The testing was going on Friday. A photo of the training was provided by Airport Director Jesse Romo. Manhattan Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes confirmed it was part of an annual exercise. Almes adds the training was for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, adding they are required to annually certify firefighters that are responsible for working at or covering the airport per the FAA. The training includes classroom portions in rescue and firefighting of aircraft. There is also a…
Today’s guests on In Focus were State Representative Ron Highland of Wabaunsee County and Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen. Highland: Schoen:
Riley County Officers filed a report for theft on Wildcat Creek Road yesterday at approximately 11:30 AM. Officers listed Riley County as the victim when a county worker reported that an unknown suspect took 9 signs marking a sharp turn. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $600.00. Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00. A 15 year-old Manhattan youth was arrested in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue…
A third candidate has filed to run for Manhattan City Commission. After an unsuccessful run in 2015, Kaleb James filed earlier this week. James is a senior business analyst for MAXIMUS, a government contractor. James said his business experience would make him an asset for the commission. “I analyze things and say, “What is the best decision?”” James said. “So when I’d look at the budget, I’d say, “What is best for Manhattan?” James is a 2007 graduate of Junction City High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. James has called Manhattan “home” for three years now.…
Update Friday morning: Riley County Police have released more information regarding the arrest of a Manhattan High School student, after school authorities discovered an unloaded handgun found in a student’s backpack at MHS Thursday afternoon. Gabriel Martinez, 15, of Manhattan was arrested in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue which is the high school’s address, Thursday afternoon just before 12:30. Martinez was arrested for distribution of a controlled substance within 1000 ft. of a school, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal carry of a concealed pistol by a person under 21 years of age, and criminal use of…
Kansas State University President Richard Myers Thursday is commenting on a poster with an anti-Semitic message that was taped to a utility pole near Ahearn Field House. President Myers stresses this type of message is unwelcome at Kansas State University. Myers goes on to say there have been a series of random messages found on campus in recent weeks, small in number but each targeting a specific group of the K-State family. He refers to the LGBTQ community, which he indicates was disparaged in one single-page flyer and African-American family members targeted in another. The K-State President says in his statement which can be found in…