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…
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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.
Bramlage Coliseum hosted graduates, families and friends as the 101st annual Manhattan High School graduation ceremony commenced at 2 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum. Nearly 400 students walked across the stage, and received their diplomas. The ceremony itself saw the collaboration between Manhattan High School and the 1st Infantry 101st sustainment brigade colorguard as they presented the colors for the event for the first time. MHS principal Greg Hoyt gave a short speech telling those gathered that he was proud of this graduating class, and taking comfort that the future was in capable hands.
Early Sunday morning a Manhattan man was arrested by Riley County Police on probation violations. 30-year-old Stewart Smith was placed under arrest near the 600 block of North 12th Street. Smith is currently being held by authorities without bond. Meanwhile a 24-year-old Manhattan man was arrested on drug charges On Saturday night by Riley County police officers. Darren Starks is facing charges related to the possession of a hallucinogenic drugs. Starks is being held on a $5,000 bond.