Author: KMAN Staff

To be a global leader in food systems is the goal of Kansas State University authorities–and a presentation to that effect was made by Jackie Hartman and Kent Glasscock, representing the university at Monday’s intergovernmental meeting.   Hartman, who serves as Chief of Staff at the University, told the group she is excited to embark upon the journey–and talked about this initiative, which is part of a wider goal  of the University and part of  Vision 2025.   Hartman say the global middle class is expected to double from one to two billion people in a very few years. And as…

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On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Former Riley County Attorney, Bill Kennedy of Manhattan; as well as Sharon Haun, Chair of the Voices of the Wind People pageant, Kaw Mission, Council Grove and Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center, Fred Goss.

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Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) consult meetings are coming up soon, and Riley County Commissioners need to decide which projects will be brought before KDOT for possible funding. During Monday’s commission meeting, Public Works Director, Leon Hobson facilitated a discussion on potential KDOT projects. Commissioners discussed Marlatt Road in great detail, as they believe it is high on the list of projects needing to get done.  “Marlatt needs to go further north.  We need to be thinking 30-50 years ahead”, commented Commissioner, Ron Wells. The commission decided to support a feasibility study for alternate routes, to relieve congestion on Highway…

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An involuntary manslaughter arrest KMAN first told you about Sunday is reportedly connected to the death of a student at Kansas State University last November. Gregory Melvin Haug, Jr., 21,was taken into custody this past weekend on a warrant, with charges listed as involuntary manslaughter, possession of opiates and/or narcotics, conspiracy, and obstruction of the legal process. KSU Police Captain Don Stubbings confirmed Monday morning the Haug arrest is connected to last November’s death of Jordan Forbit, 18, of Elkhart. He says further information will need to come from the Riley County Attorney’s office. Forbit was found dead in a residence…

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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Russia has announced plans to send a second aid convoy to rebel-held eastern Ukraine, where months of fighting have left many residential buildings in ruins. Lavrov said Monday that Russia had notified the Ukrainian government that it was preparing to send a second convoy along the same route in the coming days.

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ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) — Scott Baker has found quite a niche with the Texas Rangers, and is winning again after Tommy John surgery. Baker went five innings in a spot start to win as a starter for the first time in more than three years, helping Texas beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. “It’s still special because of the road that I’ve had to endure as far as injuries,” said Baker, who earned a win in relief in his previous appearance on Aug. 12. “It’s fun, regardless of whether you’re a starter…

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The biggest earthquake to strike Northern California in 25 years sent scores of people to hospitals in Napa Valley. It also damaged wineries and historic buildings and knocked power out to many residents across the region.

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