KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Joe Mauer continues to make Kansas City his home away from home. Mauer hit a two-run homer in his first four-hit game in nearly two years, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 Saturday night. Mauer, who is 13 for 28 against Royals starter Joe Blanton, homered with Brian Dozier aboard in a three-run first. Mauer finished 4 for 5 to raise his average to .337 with 51 RBI and 41 runs scored in 76 career games at Kauffman Stadium. “I don’t know,” Mauer said of his success in Kansas City. “It’s a…
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Tens of thousands turned out for Wamego’s top-rated 4th of July fireworks show Saturday night at the Recreation Complex. Accompanied by a soundtrack aired on KMAN’s sister station Hot Country B 104.7 the show capped off a full day of activities which included an all-day car show and carnival in Wamego City Park and the annual parade. It was the 17th fireworks show in Wamego accompanying the annual celebration which has spanned more than 140 years.
The ongoing Taliban offensive in Afghanistan demands a reassessment of the Obama administration’s current plan to drawdown U.S. forces, U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday during a visit to the country’s capital.
Due to heightened security concerns centered on the Fourth of July holiday, Fort Riley is limiting visitors to those with authorized sponsors. Installation leadership appreciates understanding as we do everything in our power to protect our people and their guests. For more information, contact the Visitor Control Center at (785) 239-2982. Information about being a sponsor is available on the Fort Riley website at http://www.riley.army.mil/Units/GarrisonCommand/EmergencyServices/AccessInformation.aspx.
Brazilian officials unveiled the torch for the 2016 Olympics Friday. The torch will be carried through 300 cities and towns before it makes its way to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
The brief but intense campaign in Greece’s critical bailout referendum ends Friday, and opinion polls suggest the vote will be very close.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– With his pitch count well into triple-digits and the Twins clinging to a one-run lead, even Kyle Gibson thought Paul Molitor was going to bring in a reliever for him. Then the manager stayed in the dugout with two Royals aboard in the eighth inning. “I don’t want to say I was surprised,” Gibson said, “but it showed a lot of confidence in me.” Molitor’s confidence was rewarded when Gibson retired the next two batters to wiggle out of the jam, the Twins tacked on another run, and Glen Perkins breezed through the ninth to finish…
Authorities in North Carolina say they have detained a man walking through a mall with an assault rifle, a bulletproof vest, and multiple rounds of ammunition. The man was taken into custody in Fayetteville Thursday evening.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP)– With his pitch count well into triple-digits and the Twins clinging to a one-run lead, even Kyle Gibson thought Paul Molitor was going to bring in a reliever for him. Then the manager stayed in the dugout with two Royals aboard in the eighth inning. “I don’t want to say I was surprised,” Gibson said, “but it showed a lot of confidence in me.” Molitor’s confidence was rewarded when Gibson retired the next two batters to wiggle out of the jam, the Twins tacked on another run, and Glen Perkins breezed through the ninth to finish off…
Domestic and international terror threats have authorities on edge heading into Independence Day holiday weekend.