By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications AUSTIN, Texas – A pair of two-run margins did not go the K-State baseball team’s way in a doubleheader at No. 14 Texas on Saturday as the Wildcats lost 5-3 in game one and 3-1 in game two at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The Wildcats (11-11, 0-2 Big 12) were stifled by a Texas pitching staff that allowed two earned runs in the combined 18 innings despite K-State being out-hit by the Longhorns (15-8, 4-1 Big 12) by just one hit, 15-14, over the two games. “That’s one of the best pitching staffs in the…
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Texas authorities say a dozen train cars have derailed near Valley Mills, including five tanker cars carrying methanol. Residents were forced to evacuate as a safety precaution.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will announce Monday his plans to run for president, becoming the first high-profile Republican formally to enter the 2016 presidential contest.
Brush fires caused problem for area firefighters this past weekend. According to Riley County Fire Chief Pat Collins a brush fire caused the loss of an outbuilding on Eureka drive on Saturday. The Kansas State University animal science fire burned 140 acres, threatened five homes, and took multiple fire engines to get under control. Collins says two other fire departments assisted the Riley County fire department in putting out the conflagration, and the fire took just under five hours to get under control. Smaller spot fires were reported that amounted to under 10 acres.
Dozens of aging U.S. veterans, many in their early 90s and some in wheelchairs, gathered on the tiny, barren island of Iwo Jima on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles of World War II.
Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday that “substantial progress” had been made toward ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program would not lead to weapons development.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) A 20-year-old Kansas woman has been convicted of killing her roommate and former employer by nearly decapitating him. Jurors in Douglas County deliberated nearly five hours before finding Sarah Gonzales McLinn of Lawrence guilty of first-degree murder in the January 2014 death of 52-year-old pizza shop owner Harold Sasko.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to State Representative, Sydney Carlin of Manhattan; Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent, Gregg Eyestone; Riley County Senior Service Center Assistant Director, Susan Peterson; and Executive Director of the Crisis Center in Manhattan Judy Davis. Sydney Carlin-segment 1 Gregg Eyestone-segment 1 Susan Peterson and Judy Davis-segment 1 Susan Peterson and Judy Davis-segment 2
Shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1104 Sunset Avenue, Kramer Dining Center on the Kansas State University Campus for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke showing from the structure. The fire was handled with the First Alarm assignment and was contained within 20 minutes. A total of 15 firefighters responded on 5 fire apparatus with the last units clearing at around 11:00 a.m. Kramer Dining Center was occupied with staff preparing for the return of students after spring break. Loss is estimated at $7,000 to contents and $1,000…
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications AUSTIN, Texas – Following the postponement of today’s game between K-State and Texas at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Texas officials have announced the following changes to the first pitch times to this weekend’s scheduled three-game series. The teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader Saturday starting at 4 p.m., with the following contingencies in place: (1) If the first game is delayed and does not start at 4 p.m., the second game of the series will move to Sunday. (2) If game one is completed but game two is scheduled to start after 8 p.m.,…