Thursday’s edition of “The Game” on KMAN breaks down the K-State baseball win at Nebraska last night as the bat cats get ready for a huge big 12 series this weekend at Texas Tech. The Royals are .500 and 4-4 with a day off and the Twins and Astros next up for Kansas City. How important are these next nine games for KC against teams that they should beat? K-State spring football continues in Manhattan as the spring game is slowly approaching for the Wildcats. The Masters are underway, Missouri athletics seem to be in quite a spiral all that and much more. Plus Full Throttle and you can’t be serious in a jam packed version of “The Game” on KMAN.
Author: KMAN Staff
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Army Career and Alumni Program and Transition Service Manager, Glenwood McLaurin and Army Community Services Employment Readiness Counselor, Laura (Jane) Brookshire as well as Manhattan Catholic Schools Principal, Scott Hulshoff and Flint Hills Christian School Administrator, Tim McDonald.
Primary Care Services were previously cut from the Riley County Health Department, and since that time-the question has been raised of where those services could be offered. During Thursday’s county commission meeting, one agenda item involved discussing whether Konza Prairie Community Health Center could partner with the health department for these services. Konza’s dental clinic is located the health department building, and could potentially expand it’s services by providing health care in addition to dental. Konza Prairie Community Health Center Executive Director, Lee Wolf was in attendance during the meeting to provide background and information regarding future plans. Wolf said…
Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 authorities have learned from the Kansas Department of Education, that should the district choose to stop state assessments, it is at risk of losing over $2 million of federal Title and Special Education funds. Schools and staff have been asked to resume testing with logistical modifications. This allows USD 383 to meet state and federal compliance while adjusting testing requirements. The latest decision was made with what officials say include “our students and their success at its heart.” A statement from Superintendent Bob Shannon and Carol Adams, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning adds “This is difficult information to share and…
Congressman Tim Huelskamp of Kansas met with Kirk Schultz – President of Kansas State University, Fred Cholick, April Mason and Sue Peterson Wednesday to discuss a variety of issues related to the University. In visiting with these KSU leaders, Congressman Huelskamp reiterated his ongoing support of the final $300 million in NBAF funding this year and encourages the Department of Homeland Security to sign the contracts necessary to start the project. K-State President Schultz discussed the university’s plans to maximize the economic benefit to the community through K-State research and public-private partnerships. “The importance of K-State to the Big First cannot…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) of Manhattan, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies, received the Alzheimer’s Association Humanitarian Award at the Alzheimer’s Association National Dinner on Tuesday, April 8. “I commit to you that during my time in the U.S. Senate, I will be a relentless advocate to see that Alzheimer’s becomes a preventable, treatable and curable disease,” said Sen. Moran said at the dinner. “The reality is, spending money to cure a disease like Alzheimer’s, and to find treatment, means we will save money in the…
A report of criminal damage to property was filed with Riley County Police Wednesday morning. The case reportedly occurred in the 1400 block of Fairchild in connection with an incident that occurred sometime the prior day. Manhattan Christian College reported the damage, after finding a rock sign with spray paint on it. Currently the subject or subjects responsible for this vandalism, which caused approximately $1,500 worth of damage, are unknown. Those with information about this crime are asked to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
Reigning Big 12 player of the year Ross Kivett led the offensive charge as K-State held off Nebraska 10-6 on Wednesday night in Lincoln. Kivett had three hits, scored two runs, and knocked in another against the Huskers. Shane Conlon and Austin Fisher each led the Cats with 3 RBI’s. Despite all the offense, K-State had to call Jake Whaley out of the bullpen with the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the 9th. Whaley stranded the bases loaded by striking out Nebraska second baseman Pat Kelly. The junior college transfer earned his first save, and Jake Fromson…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alex Gordon hit a three-run homer and matched a career high with four RBIs, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-3 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays in their series finale Wednesday. Nori Aoki, Johnny Giavotella and Billy Butler also drove in runs for the Royals, who have struggled to find offense all season. They had only scored more than four runs once in their first seven games, and lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay the previous night. Jeremy Guthrie recovered from a sloppy start to hold the Rays to four hits over seven innings. The…
The 16-year-old accused in a stabbing spree in a Western Pennsylvania high school is being charged as an adult. Alex Hribal faces four counts of attempted homicide and 21 counts of aggravated assault.