Kansas State University is notifying 19 individuals who submitted applications for graduate programs in agronomy between 2010 and 2013 that some of their personal information may have been inadvertently exposed on the Internet. University information security staff was made aware of the issue on Aug. 22 and all files were immediately removed. The data exposure was the result of an internal migration and not due to any hacking activity. While there is no indication that any personal information has been misused, the university is notifying the individuals affected to provide information on the steps they can take to protect…
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) A woman accused of pretending to be pregnant to scam prospective adoptive parents in Kansas and elsewhere has notified the court she intends to change her plea. A court notation Tuesday shows 34-year-old Chrystal Marie Rippey, of Marshall, Texas, is scheduled for a change-of-plea hearing Sept. 17 before a federal magistrate judge in Kansas City, Kansas. Rippey was indicted in February on federal charges of mail and wire fraud. Defense attorney Thomas Bartee did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Prosecutors allege Rippey contacted adoption agencies and individuals, pretending she was pregnant and seeking…
Terminal Expansion Project The Manhattan City Commission awarded a construction contract Tuesday to the Weitz Company, LLC of Lenexa for phase two of the Terminal Expansion Project at Manhattan Regional Airport. The Commission authorized City Manager, Ron Fehr to accept the FAA’s grant for the second phase back in July and would normally have awarded the contract at the same time; however according to Airport Director, Peter Van Kuren, the Department of Labor informed the City that the original wage determinations may be outdated. “From the point a project was bid, if more than 90 days passes before that contract…
Even though the Cleveland Indians had a golden opportunity to help the Royals extend their lead in the AL Central, KC was able to stay in first place with a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. The Indians held a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth but J.D. Martinez connected on a three run home run to give the Tigers a game winner. With the outcome, KC still holds a half game lead on Detroit (76-62) in the AL Central. Kansas City (76-61) got on the board first in the third inning when Alcides Escobar…
(Courtesy of K-Statesports.com) MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State’s men’s basketball game with Georgia on New Year’s Eve at Bramlage Coliseum will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU at 3 p.m. CT, it was announced on Tuesday. The meeting will be the first between the schools since the 1987 NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah and the first game in a home-and-home series, which will conclude on Dec. 22, 2015 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. The Wildcats will play at least 22 games on the ESPN family of networks, including eight on ESPNU. The 2014 contest will serve as a…
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that the squad has signed veteran safety Kurt Coleman to help bolster a somewhat spotty secondary. Coleman is no stranger when it comes to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Coleman played for the Philadelphia Eagles under Reid for two seasons from 2010-2012 before Reid moved on to be the head man in KC. Coleman was released by the Minnesota Vikings at the end of August after spending the off-season working out with the team. For his career, Coleman has seven interceptions and two forced fumbles in four NFL seasons. He has played in…
Sources have told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended four games for use of Amphetamines. According to sources, Welker tested positive after a sample was shortly taken after he attended the Kentucky Derby. Welker argued that the sample was tainted and he was able to attend his appeal hearing in mid August. The Broncos first four games of the season are against the Colts, Chiefs, Seahawks and Cardinals. The game against the Seahawks is the only game of the four that is on the road. Welker suffered his third concussion in the last…
A Manhattan man entered a plea the end of last week in Geary County District Court to two counts of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. Trevor Triffet was arrested May 20th on the charges, with the victim identified as a 12-year-old female. Triffet’s sentencing is set for October 31st. Also the end of last week, a preliminary hearing was held in another case involving a child. William Cordray was bound over on six counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Cordray was taken into custody by Junction City Police in June. His arraignment is set for September…
Cats win 55-16 in season opener against Stephen F. Austin. Audio from Coach Snyder and players. Review of other Big 12 games. Get Fit ends the 1st hour. K-State Volleyball coach Susie Fritz and You Can’t Be Serious in the 2nd Hour.
The Islamic State has released a second video, apparently showing the beheading of American journalist Steve Sotloff after the beheading last week of James Foley.