By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications The Kansas State Wildcats put forth a strong effort in their first two home matches of the 2015 season in the Varney’s Invitational on Friday with a pair of victories over Green Bay and California. KANSAS STATE 3, GREEN BAY 0 Behind five different players registering at least five kills, K-State opened its 2015 home schedule with a sweep of Green Bay (25-16, 25-18, 25-14) at the Varney’s Invitational in Bramlage Coliseum on Friday. The victory stretched K-State’s winning streak in home openers to 23, with the last four wins all being sweeps. The…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– John Danks loves it in Kansas City. The Royals might prefer the city barred the White Sox left-hander from future visits. Danks continued his mastery over the Royals with a complete game and Adam Eaton matched his career high with four hits, including a three-run homer, as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 12-1 Friday night. Alexei Ramirez also had four hits — tying his career high — drove in two runs and scored three times. Tyler Flowers also hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning. Eaton went back-to-back with Jose Abreu,…
TECUMSEH — Manhattan High coach Joe Schartz didn’t know how his young football team would handle a season-opening road trip to league rival Shawnee Heights. It took just two quarters for his Indians to make quite a statement. Led by junior quarterback Ian Trapp, MHS blitzed Shawnee Heights for 20 points in the second quarter before rolling to a 47-0 victory. “I’m pleased with the outcome,” Schartz said. “The kids played really well for a first game. There were plenty of mistakes we need to clean up, but we handled Shawnee Heights up front really well.” The two teams appeared…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A Mexican man who was deported while on bail awaiting trial in Wichita for unlawful re-entry is not getting another chance for freedom during his latest legal troubles. The defense attorney for Juan Lopez-Morales waived his rights Friday to a detention hearing, saying his client is now serving an 18-month sentence in a Texas illegal re-entry case. His attorney says even without that, it would have been difficult to get him bond again. Prosecutors contend their case against Lopez-Morales highlights problems that arise when immigrants who are illegally living in the U.S. are granted bail in criminal…
Kansas State University officials and dignitaries broke ground on a $75 million expansion of Seaton Hall Friday afternoon on the east side of a building that’s stood on campus since 1910. Of the $75 million, $60 million comes from state bonds while the other $15 million comes from donors and increased student fees. The expansion will add 194,000 square feet of space. New design and production labs along with an outdoor teaching amphitheater will be some of the new features. Most of all it will be another major change to the landscape of KSU, which has already been covered in…
It’s all about football on today’s show as we’re joined by K-State greats Michael Bishop, Jordy Nelson, and Kevin Lockett. Powercat Gameday’s Corey Dean hosts along with Eric Stone. Segment 1: K-State football is here and Powercat Gameday celebrates season number 20 Segment 2: Oklahoma State and TCU win on the road to open the season Segment 3: The Royals bats are on fire, pounding out 27 runs in the last 2 games Segment 4: Ring of Honor inductee Jordy Nelson joins the show to talk about his time at KSU Segment 5: Powercat Gameday’s Kevin Lockett joins…
Today’s guests on In Focus were: Riley County Extension Agriculture Agent Greg McClure Benjamin Moats, President of the Flint HIlls Shakespeare Festival Greg Wilson with Howie’s Recycling and Trash Service
MAIZE, Kan. (AP) Police have arrested a suspect after a high school in Maize was on temporary lockdown due to a threat on social media. Maize High School was placed under “modified lockdown” for a short period Thursday morning. According to Maize Superintendent Chad Higgins, a parent contacted the school’s principal about a post on a social media website and said they would be keeping their child at home. Police were notified and the lockdown was put in place while the threat was investigated. District director of communications Lori O’Toole Buselt said the threat was made against specific students at…