BY DAVID A. LIEB AND JOHN HANNA TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to outfit surveillance cameras with artificial intelligence systems that can spot people carrying guns. But the governor needs to approve the expenditures and the schools must meet some very specific criteria. The AI software must be patented, “designated as qualified anti-terrorism technology,” in compliance with certain security industry standards, already in use in at least 30 states and capable of detecting “three broad firearm classifications with a minimum of 300 subclassifications” and “at least 2,000 permutations,” among other things. Only…
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The men’s team claims 10th place, the women finish 11th in team standings WACO, Texas (K-State Athletics) – K-State track and field wrapped up the Big 12 Championship on Saturday (May 11) with the third day of competition at Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium with eight more podium finishes, including the men’s 4×400 relay, for 19 conference medalists. After encountering another short weather delay, the teams competed in 21 events, the K-State men finished 10th with 35 points while the women collected 37 points in 11th place in the team standings. Texas swept the men’s and women’s championship with 150 points…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (K-State Athletics) – Three costly K-State errors led to nine unearned runs, as West Virginia shut out the Wildcats 13-0 Saturday night at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. “Unfortunately, when you have nine unearned runs it’s tough to win the series clincher,” head coach Pete Hughes said. “On to tomorrow with a great opportunity for our guys to win a road series.” WVU’s Derek Clark picked up his sixth victory of the year, as the senior lefty held the Wildcats to just two hits while striking out 10 of the 24 batters he faced (6-2). “Clark was outstanding. His…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (K-State Athletics) – The pitching staff of Owen Boerema, Blake Dean, and Tyson Neighbors combined to strike out 12 Mountaineers Friday night, as K-State outlasted West Virginia, 4-3, in the series opener at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The victory marked K-State’s (29-19, 13-12 Big 12) first win in Morgantown since April 22, 2018, and fourth true road win overall vs. the Mountaineers (29-19, 15-10 Big 12) since the series started in 2013. “Another tight well played Friday game for our guys,” said head coach Pete Hughes following his team’s ninth series opening win of the season. “[Boerema] set the tone and had…
Riley County Police are investigating a case of burglary reported Thursday morning in the 900 block of Stadel Road, southeast of Manhattan. Elite Maintenance and Construction reported to police that thousands of dollars worth of tools went missing from their site. Police don’t currently have any suspects. Anyone with information is being urged to call Crime Stoppers.
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Officers filed a report of burglary in the 900 block of Stadel Road on May 9, 2024, at approximately 8:25 AM. Officers listed Elite Maintenance and Construction as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect took various power tools. Estimated total loss is in the thousands of dollars. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property in the 100 block of 15th Street on May 9, 2024, at approximately 8:56 AM.…
The Ascension Healthcare Network announced Wednesday its clinical operations were disrupted by what officials call a cyber security event. In a news release, Ascension said it responded immediately after discovering “unusual activity on select technology network systems.” The attack has affected 140 Ascension locations, including hospitals and senior living facilities. The company stated Thursday there has been a disruption to clinical operations, and that they continue to assess the impact and duration of the disruption. It’s engaging a third party expert to assist in the investigation and remediation process and reaching out to business partners so they can take appropriate…