With temperatures dropping outside, fans headed to Bramlage Coliseum knew to get ready for the cold. Unfortunately for the home team, winter found it’s way inside and it cost the Cats their first home loss of the season. Baylor has now won 19 straight games against the Wildcats. K-State (10-3) scored the game’s first points, and then went dry for more than eleven minutes. Meanwhile, Baylor (13-1) manufactured a 23-0 run on their way to a dominating 74-44 victory on Tuesday night. The Lady Bears got a game high 24 points from their leading scorer Nina Davis, but it was…
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Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, hugs his daughters Cailin Young, left, and Jeanine McDonnell Zubowsky, right, after speaking outside federal court in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. McDonnell was sentenced to two years prison and two years probation in his corruption case. He is to report to prison by Feb. 9. His wife, who was convicted on eight counts of corruption, will be sentenced Feb. 20.
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, center front, administers the oath of office to newly elected members of the 114th Congress, as Republicans assume full control for the first time in eight years, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Jerred McKee, a recent Kansas State University graduate, filed as a candidate for Manhattan City Commission Tuesday. “Manhattan is a place where you can not only get a world-class education, but also an excellent place to start a career and a family. But rising housing costs are forcing young professionals to seek jobs elsewhere, rather than staying to invest in the local economy,” McKee said. McKee worked as the campaign director for former Manhattan mayor Jim Sherow, who ran for United States Congress against Tim Huelskamp in the 2014 midterm elections. “I was incredibly lucky to work with and learn…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
Wamego football coach Dale Burkholder is stepping down after a four year run that included the school’s first playoff appearance since 2007. “Telling some of my kids yesterday was the toughest thing I’ve ever done,” Burkholder said. “I love those kids.” The 65-year-old Burkholder, who has a wife that recently retired, cited spending more time with his grandchildren as the primary reason for his departure. Burkholder was commuting around 100 miles a day to Wamego during his time at the school. “We have six grandsons, and the only thing that bothered me last year was that I knew I had…
U-S Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan made a couple quick stops at area businesses Monday, prior to his return to Washington D.C. Florence Manufacturing and Ultra-ICE in Manhattan had a visit Moran was impressed with what he saw–with ICE seeing some changes recently, with UIltra showing the acquisition by a British company of part of the facility. ICE specializes in the design, manufacturing, qualifications, and testing of aerospace electronics. Senator Moran says things are definitely different this session, with nine new Republican Senators, the largest increase by either party since 1980. His hope and belief is this is a Senate that’s going…
Riley County’s USD 378 Superintendent Brad Starnes is resigning. In a letter to Board members Monday,Starnes says he reached the decision “after thoughtful and prayerful consideration.” The resignation would take effect at the end of his present contract June 30th of this year. Starnes goes on to say that since 2000 he has had the pleasure of serving in what he considers the state’s greatest school district, adding his passion for Riley County runs deep. He also says the trust that has been established over time has been relinquished and without it he cannot adequately lead this district–and his hope…
Two New York City police officers were shot while responding to a robbery in the Bronx on Monday evening. Both were hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. Police are searching for two suspects.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says its “disrespectful to the families” for police officers to turn their backs at recent funerals of murdered NYPD officers. Authorities also commented on the arrest of a man in the murder of his hedge fund father.