Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., second from left, and other Senate Democrats leave a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, to urge approval for raising the minimum wage. President Barack Obama wants to increase the hourly minimum wage as part of an election-year economic agenda focused on working families. From second from left are, Reid, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del.
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Firefighters salute as the funeral procession for Boston Fire Lt. Edward Walsh rolls under a flag spanning Main Street enroute to the Church of Saint Patrick, in Watertown, Mass., Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Walsh and Boston Firefighter Michael Kennedy died after being trapped while battling a fire in Boston.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas released the following statement on the April 2, 2014, Ft. Hood shooting: “Today’s shooting at Ft. Hood is a tragedy for the Killeen community, state of Texas, United States Armed Forces and the nation. I humbly ask all Kansans to join Robba and me in keeping victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers. As we wait for additional information on this terrible tragedy, we must reaffirm our commitment to protecting this country and its ideals from those who wish to do us harm.”
“The Game” on KMAN is jam packed as the middle of the week is upon us. The K-State football team begins spring practice with the spring game to be played at the end of the month. Kevin Lockett joins the show to talk about expectations and how the spring will shape up for Bill Snyder and the Wildcats. The K-State baseball team gave up a couple of runs late to fall to Omaha last night 6-5. KU looming this weekend for the bat cats, how important will be the KU series this weekend? The Royals start the season 0-2 after another walk off win for the Tigers, this time in extra innings this afternoon in Detroit. All that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
Shots rang out at Ft. Hood, Texas late Wednesday afternoon, a stark reminder of a similar incident that occurred in 2009 that left 13 people dead. Multiple reports indicate four people are dead including the alleged gunman who has been identified as 34-year old Ivan Lopez who reportedly was a soldier. Preliminary media reports in Texas say that the shooting may have been the result of a dispute between soldiers. The first shots were fired shortly before 4:30 p.m. Central time according to the reports. 14 other people were injured but there’s no other information available on their conditions or…
DETROIT (AP) Under last year’s rules, the Kansas City Royals would have had men on first and third with two out in the 10th inning of a tie game. Instead, their rally ended after a replay review but that was OK with manager Ned Yost. “That’s exactly why the system is there to get the call right,” Yost said. The Royals ended up losing 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday when Ian Kinsler hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th. The game included two replay reviews both of which were overturned in Detroit’s favor. Kansas City…
A 43-year-old Kansas Department of Corrections inmate who has been serving time for second degree murder in a Riley County case since 1990 is due for a public comment session and possible parole. John Moss was sentenced in July of 1990 and is currently at the Hutchinson central correctional facility. Public comment sessions are set for Moss’ case and several others May seventh at the Finney State Office Building in Wichita, May 12th at Kansas City’s City Hall, and May 16th at the Municipal Court House in Topeka. Comments may also be sent to the Kansas Department of Corrections office…
Kansas State University students Max Goering, senior in mathematics, McPherson, and Christine Spartz, junior in chemistry, Ellington, Conn., are the university’s newest Barry M. Goldwater scholars. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater from Arizona, the scholarship is awarded to approximately 300 college students across the country every year. Awardees receive up to $7,500 annually for college-related expenses. With 71 Goldwater scholars to date, Kansas State University ranks first among the nation’s 500 state-supported universities for the most Goldwater scholars. Goering and Spartz have active research projects and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, science or engineering…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by USD 383 School Board member Aaron Estabrook and Supt. Bob Shannon, as well as Kansas State Vice President for Communications and Marketing, Jeff Morris.
The MHS girls basketball team ran thru the Centennial League at 13-0 and made their second trip to the 6A state touranment in the last three seasons, where they finished 4th. All-league honors were handed out on Tuesday as Scott Mall was named Centennial League coach of the year and Darby Price was named the Centennial league player of the year. Price and Caroline Ballard were both tabbed to the first team, while Par McNair and Savannah Roberts each received honorable mention. Roberts was the only MHS player selected to the All-Centennial League defensive team.