KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)– Scott Kazmir pitched seven strong innings in his Houston debut, leading the Astros to a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. The 31-year-old left-hander limited the Royals to three singles and only runner — Mike Moustakas in the fourth — past first base. Kazmir (6-5), who lowered his ERA to 2.24, retired the final nine batters he faced. Kazmir, acquired by the Astros from Oakland on Thursday for two minor leaguers, hasn’t lost a July start since July 10, 2010, going 7-0 in his past 14 starts. Preston Tucker had three of…
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Cathy Dawes spoke with Riley County Police Director Brad Schoen: Also on In Focus was U-S Congressman Tim Huelskamp of Kansas:
A report of a stolen vehicle was filed in the 2000 block of Little Kitten in Manhattan Thursday morning at 7:49 AM. Stoneybrook Retirement Community of Manhattan reported a white in color 2014 Dodge Caravan with Kansas Handicapped Tag number 57818 was stolen while parked at the business. The vehicle was valued at approximately $20,000. Riley County Police are asking anyone with information to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. ### A report of a stolen vehicle was filed with Riley County Police in the 300 block of North 15th street in Manhattan Thursday at approximately 1:24 PM. Matthew…
A lawsuit involving a former K-State football player has been ruled on by the Kansas Supreme Court, with an opinion released Friday. The case involves former KSU offensive lineman Kendyl Jacox and Danitra Cain. Cain has been seeking unpaid child support post judment interest. Jacox played at Kansas State University from 1994-1997 and was in the NFL from 1998 until 2006, with 91 NFL starts. He’s from the Dallas, Texas area. The state supreme court reversed the Court of Appeals judgment affirming the Riley County district court decision in the matter. The matter has been remanded back to the local…
A gunman sitting in a packed movie theater stood up about 20 minutes into the showing of “Trainwreck” and began firing into the crowd, killing two and injuring at least nine others Thursday before fatally shooting himself, officials said.
A fast-spreading wildfire has charred more than 10 square miles as it raged on for a second day near Northern California wine country. It was only 5 percent contained Thursday afternoon. The cause was under investigation.
ST. LOUIS (AP)– John Lackey wore a Cardinals 1985 World Series T-shirt as a 6-year-old growing up in Abilene, Texas, courtesy of an aunt then living in St. Louis. The 36-year-old right-hander was a Rangers fan back then, but had no trouble adding the Cardinals to his short list of favorites. No doubt, he enjoyed beating the Kansas City Royals wearing a throwback uniform the teams wore in the I-70 Series. “I have a picture of me in a World Series ’85 T-shirt,” Lackey said after the Cardinals won 4-3 Thursday night. “I’m kind of an old-school guy. “I like…
Manhattan High offensive lineman Colton Wagner will play for the West team in the Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday in Hays. Wagner was a starter at right tackle for the Indians in 2014 and was a first-team all-league selection. The Indians have a rich tradition of sending players to the Shrine Bowl. Wagner was the 59th Manhattan High player all-time to be selected to play in the game. The only Kansas high school with more is Wichita Southeast. Manhattan’s Brandon Nowlin was picked to play in the 2014 Shrine Bowl. Other Centennial League players in the game include Tony Barksdale…