An American doctor exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone is now under observation in an isolation unit at the National Institutes of Health. He does not have the disease but is being watched out of an abundance of caution.
Author: KMAN Staff
Hong Kong police used tear gas on Sunday to try to clear thousands of pro-democracy protesters who had gathered outside government headquarters in a challenge to Beijing over its decision to restrict democratic reforms for the city.
On Friday Kansas State University president Kirk Schulz looked back on the accomplishments of the year, and what lies ahead in the future for the institution. As previously reported by KMAN KSU enrollment numbers are up, and according to Schulz the show more diversity than previous years. Over 2,000 international students are attending K-State. Schulz says the diversity seen in the classrooms will help orient students to a diverse workplace in the future. Schulz went on to highlight new construction at the college of engineering, and the groundwork going forward to make way for Wefald Hall. According to Schulz over…
The Kansas City Royals earned their first playoff berth since 1985 with a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night…but there’s still a lot on the line as they wrap up the regular season on Sunday. The Royals trail the Detroit Tigers by one game in the AL Central Division. After failing to take advantage of a Tigers loss Saturday night, Kansas City can still tie Detroit for the division title Sunday with a win over Chicago coupled with another Tigers loss to the Minnesota Twins. And then it gets interesting. Should Kansas City and Detroit wind…
The University of Kansas has relieved Charlie Weis of his duties as head football coach, effective early Sunday morning. The news was reported on KU’s official athletics website. Defensive Coordinator Clint Bowen will take over on an interim basis. Weis was in the third year of a five year contract. According to a statement released by Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger, he advised Weis of the decision and then met with the rest of the coaching staff. “I appreciate what Coach Weis did with several facets of our football program,” said Zenger. “But we have not made the on-the-field progress we…
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications The K-State volleyball team had its 11-match winning streak snapped on Saturday in Ahearn Field House as the Wildcats fell to Baylor in five sets (13-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 15-12) in both teams’ Big 12 Conference opener. The Wildcats (13-2, 0-1 Big 12) led the match at 1-0 and 2-1, but Baylor (10-5, 1-0 Big 12) limited K-State to a .200 hitting percentage or lower in the final four sets after the Wildcats hit .370 in the first. “I thought that when we were good, we were good, and unfortunately when we were bad,…
CHICAGO (AP) — A day after the celebration, Hall of Famer George Brett was a little worn out but no less ecstatic. The Kansas City Royals clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 29 years, and their greatest player sees no reason why they can’t make a long postseason run. The longtime team executive also had a few words for any doubters. “Who are the Kansas City Royals? Who are they?” Brett said. “Well, they’re finding out.” The franchise is back in the playoffs for the first time since Brett led the Royals to a World Series championship…
With a couple of extra days to stew over their loss to 5th-ranked Auburn, the 25th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats had a good opportunity to work on things that were missing from their game and get in one last tune-up before moving back into conference play next weekend. The Wildcat Defense carried over their solid play from the Auburn game, and the Offense kicked it into another gear as K-State hammered Texas-El Paso 58-28 before a Band Day crowd of 52,899 Saturday afternoon at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. After forcing UTEP into a three and out on their opening drive, Deante…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Officials in Lawrence are investigating the theft of two days’ worth of mail addressed to the Municipal Court. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the mail was taken Tuesday and Wednesday from a secure post office box in the downtown post office.
Wizard of Oz fans of all kinds turned out for the Oztoberfest celebration in downtown Wamego. The event began with “Night at the Museum” on Friday evening, but a bulk of the activities were held on Saturday. A large portion of Lincoln Street was blocked off for the Saturday festivities, as well as a few conjoining side streets. The vintage car show featured several different vehicles, as well as the traveling memorial for the American Legion in Wamego. Munchkin Land was the title of the area for children. Two bouncy houses were available for kids to enjoy. Performers could be…