LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Board of Regents reports fall enrollment grew slightly at all six state universities, led by an increase of 453 students, or 3.11 percent, at Wichita State University. Fort Hays State saw its enrollment climb by 384 students, Kansas State University had a bump of 185 students and the University of Kansas added 177 students. The Lawrence Journal-World reports official enrollment numbers represent enrollment at each school as of the 20th day of class during the fall semestery. Washburn University, a municipal university in Topeka, saw its enrollment decline by 196 students, or a 2.41 percent…
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Wildcat Insider with Wyatt Thompson, Brian Smoller and John Kurtz. Hour 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/11.mp3 K-State puts up a good fight at Baylor on Saturday https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/21.mp3 Big 12 is left out of the College Football Playoff https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/31.mp3 More on the College Football Playoff. Why is Ohio State in? Hour 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/41.mp3 John Currie https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/51.mp3 KSU will play UCLA in the Alamo Bowl/ Big 12 expansion https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/61.mp3 KSU Men struggle with Tennessee in loss https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/71.mp3 Other Big 12 Bowl games
On the first full day of a trip partly devoted to discussing conservation and education issues, Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge was cheered on by well-wishers as she visited a Harlem organization that provides after-school programs for children.
A firefighter stands outside a smoldering house where a small private jet crashed in Gaithersburg, Md., Monday, Dec. 8, 2014. A woman and her two young sons inside the home and three people on the aircraft were killed, authorities said.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Assistant Professor of Equine Field Service at Kansas State University’s Veterinary Health Center, Dr. Chris Blevins; Manhattan Regional Airport Director, Peter Van Kuren; and Co-owner of Ad Astra Restaurant in Strong City, Amanda Hague.
Local youth joined together with members from the Junction City Police Department, Geary County Sheriff’s Office, and the Grandview Plaza Police Department, to participate in the Shop-With-a-Cop event on Saturday. This annual event is an opportunity for local youth to interact with local law enforcement in a positive way and provides many rewarding experiences for both the youth who participate and the law enforcement officers who participate. Shop-With-A-Cop was able to take approximately 60 youth to the Junction City Wal-Mart store where each child was given $100 to spend on anything they would like for Christmas. The most common purchases were toys…
Road, bridge and culvert projects, that have yet to be funded in Riley County, are compiled together on a list. Riley County Commissioners have viewed this list during previous meetings, but reviewed it again during Monday’s meeting. Public Works Director, Leon Hobson requested the commission prioritize the list of sales tax projects. “This is about the fourth time that I’ve brought this issue to the commission, and I would like to get an answer one way or the other. Either we’re going to prioritize, or we’re not. I have other things to do other than just present something else again”,…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin the winter drawdown of Tuttle Creek Lake starting Tuesday, December 9. Operations Manager with Tuttle Creek Lake for the Corps of Engineers, Brian McNulty, indicates anticipated releases will be increased to 1600 cubic feet per second range and at that release, assuming no appreciable precipitation, the lake will drop 3 feet to elevation 1,075 by December 22. Once at that level, releases will be adjusted down in order to meet minimum downstream flow targets at Topeka and/or DeSoto on the Kansas River. Perry and Milford Lakes also have some water to get rid of, so McNulty says…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Monday announced his 2014 U.S. Service Academy Nominees including Nicholas Clark of Manhattan, Kan. Clark was nominated to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. “Thanks to all who applied and interviewed for admission to U.S. Service Academies,” Sen. Moran said. “Americans are fortunate to have so many intelligent, hard-working and patriotic young men and women interested in serving our country in the Armed Forces. I am hopeful that Nicholas and each of these nominees will do great things for Kansas and for our country.” Sen. Moran selected nominees for…
Officials say a massive fire in downtown Los Angeles closed down portions of two major freeways. The fire was burning a building planned to be a tall residential structure.