By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications NACOGDOCHES, Texas – With the help of a strong starting performance by Kyle Halbohn on the mound backed up by key relief pitching from Bryce Ward, the K-State baseball team held onto its advantage gained in the sixth inning and beat Stephen F. Austin, 3-2, on the road at Jaycees Field on Tuesday. Making just his second start in a Wildcat uniform, Halbohn led K-State (11-9) by allowing just one run, via a solo home run in the second, over a career-high six innings to earn his second win of the season. The right-hander,…
Author: KMAN Staff
At a special meeting of the USD 378 board of education held on Monday night, the board voted to offer an interim superintendent position to Nancy Meyer. Contingent upon contract approval, Meyer will begin her duties in mid-April and will serve through June 2016. Meyer has a Liberal Arts Degree from Highland Community College and a bachelors degree in education from Emporia State University. She received her masters degree in administration from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She served as a high school principal in Baxter Springs, Herrington, and St. Marys. Meyer completed her superintendent’s certificate…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared victory after a tight national election appeared to give him the upper hand in forming the country’s next coalition government.
Robert Durst is transported from Orleans Parish Criminal District Court to the Orleans Parish Prison after his arraignment in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Durst was rebooked on charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, a small amount of marijuana.
A Manhattan man charged with involuntary manslaughter will appear in Riley County District Court next month to face his preliminary hearing. Ryan Routson was arrested for several charges including involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery by DUI, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. This was following an incident where Routson failed to stop at a stop sign on Tuttle Terrace back in May. As a result of this, according to an affidavit released regarding the case, a stillborn baby was born to an unidentified victim on the night of the accident. Routson appeared alongside his attorney, Britian Stites Tuesday afternoon. Stites requested a…
A Manhattan man facing 24 different charges appeared in Riley County District Court via web cam Tuesday afternoon. Jeremy Spaur was arrested earlier this month, along with Nicole Holt, for different offenses including vehicle burglary and criminal damage to property. Spaur appeared alongside his attorney-Larry McRell. McRell explained to the court he has yet to receive any discovery on the case, so he wanted to set the matter for another status hearing. Spaur will appear on March 24th at 1 p.m. for a discovery status hearing. McRell also chose to address Spaur’s bond, which is currently set at $75,000. He asked that it…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President, Lyle Butler. Lyle Butler-segment 1 Lyle Butler-segment 2 Lyle Butler-segment 3 Lyle Butler-segment 4
Crews in northwestern Oklahoma are battling a wildfire that’s more than six miles long. Some evacuations were ordered. Animals were seen fleeing the flames.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his vote in Tuesday’s election. Netanyahu is facing a stiff challenge from Isaac Herzog of the centrist Zionist Union.
By Randy Peterson, K-State Athletics Communications (Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics) For the first time since the 2012-13 season, Kansas State women’s basketball will make a postseason appearance as the Wildcats have accepted a bid to play in the 2015 Postseason WNIT and will host Akron in the first round on Thursday. The time for the game between K-State and Akron will be announced on Tuesday. This will be K-State’s fifth appearance in the Postseason WNIT and the first since reaching the semifinals of the 2013 WNIT. With K-State’s bid into the Postseason WNIT, the Wildcats are one of eight…