“This thing’s got more gray hair than I do”. That statement was made by Riley County District Court Chief Judge, Meryl Wilson during a case scheduled for arraignment Monday afternoon. Wilson was speaking in reference to the case being set for several different dates and not moving forward. Attorney, Tom Addair stated he thought he would have a plea deal in the case of Christopher Hudgins to present to the court, but it is not yet ready. Wilson expressed frustration as he was told during the last court date that it would be done. However, Wilson set the matter for…
Author: KMAN Staff
Funds have not been allocated and no plans have been officially approved, but discussions regarding the possibility of building a new shooting range and training facility for the Riley County Police Department continue to move forward. During Monday’s county commission meeting, Planning/Special Projects Director, Monty Wedel and RCPD Director, Brad Schoen requested the commission approve proceeding with scheduling a neighborhood meeting on the matter. Wedel and Schoen shared the powerpoint they have prepared for the neighborhood meeting. It includes background information, maps and additional details regarding the current plans. The purpose is to inform the public of the current project…
Vietnam veterans are being honored next week during K-State’s Memorial Day Ceremony on campus. Executive Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, Art DeGroat says the university will honor the 42 K-State students who died serving during the Vietnam War. The entire community is invited to attend this Memorial Day rememberance ceremony, which starts at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 25th in front of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial. This memorial is located on the southeast side of campus, directly east of the All Faiths Chapel. This ceremony will include motorcycle riders and remarks from campus and community veterans. The 5th Squadron…
K-State Communications announced a large step in the construction process for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility though K-State Today. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate announced their award of $834 million, which makes up the final construction contract needed in order to complete NBAF. The state of Kansas is also providing $307 million, and the city of Manhattan is covering $5 million of the total bill needed. Site preparation was completed in 2012 with funding provided by the state. NBAF’s central utility plant is expected to be completed in October, making up $80 million of…
U.S. Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez has apologized after a videotape surfaced showing her making a whooping cry in reference to Native Americans during a campaign appearance.
A Marine Corps Osprey aircraft made a hard landing in Hawaii on Sunday, killing one Marine and sending 21 other people to hospitals. (May 18)
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications (Photo Courtesy of Kansas State Athletics) LAWRENCE, Kan. – K-State surrendered a five-run lead in the Sunflower Showdown series finale on Sunday as Kansas outscored the Wildcats 9-1 after the top of the fourth to claim a 9-6 win at Hoglund Ballpark. The loss for the Wildcats (26-28, 10-14 Big 12) in the regular season finale snapped their five-game winning streak in Lawrence. However, by winning the first two games of the set, K-State was able to claim its third consecutive road set in the all-time series against KU (23-32, 8-15 Big 12). Carter…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Edinson Volquez had such violent movement on his fastball Sunday that Royals manager Ned Yost said catcher Salvador Perez actually turned around to ask plate umpire Chris Guccione whether there was anything he could do to help out. Slide over a bit to offer Guccione a better view? Perhaps frame the pitches longer? The Yankees probably wish Perez asked whether he could help them out. Volquez baffled them with three-hit ball for seven innings, Perez homered and drove in two runs and Kansas City rolled to a 6-0 victory, the first time New York had been…
A shooting involving rival biker gangs at a Waco, Texas restaurant has left nine people dead and some others injured, according to police.
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday.