Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications A career-high 12 kills and match-high seven blocks by redshirt senior Natali Jones helped lead the No. 22 K-State volleyball team to a 3-0 sweep of Oklahoma (25-14, 25-19, 26-24) on Wednesday in Ahearn Field House. Jones had four kills in each of the three sets, but her final kill of the night tied up the third at 24-all and was part of a come-from-behind set win. The Wildcats (18-3, 5-2 Big 12) were up against set point four times in the final set, first at 24-20, but sparked…
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By Kenny Lannou, K-State Athletics Communications The architect of the “greatest turnaround in the history of college football,” Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder was one of six coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) placed on the 2015 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday. A five-time National Coach of the Year honoree and seven-time conference coach of the year recipient, Snyder has compiled an amazing 183-91-1 record in his 22-plus years as the helm of the Wildcat program. He ranks 35th all-time in victories among FBS coaches and…
KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — Salvador Perez and the pesky Kansas City Royals fought back from a Game 1 flop to beat the San Francisco Giants’ brilliant bullpen and even the World Series. Perez broke Game 2 open with a two-run double in a five-run sixth inning, and the Royals’ own cast of clutch relievers kept the Giants in check in a 7-2 victory Wednesday night that spiced things up as the Series shifts to San Francisco for the next three games. Jeremy Guthrie will be on the mound Friday night for the Royals, who had won eight straight playoff games…
A Canadian soldier standing guard at a war memorial in the country’s capital was shot to death, and gunfire then erupted inside Parliament, authorities said. One gunman was killed, and police said they were searching for as many as two others.
Stepping up their vigilance against Ebola, federal authorities said Wednesday that everyone traveling into the US from Ebola-stricken nations will be monitored for symptoms for 21 days.
Manhattan Ogden USD 383 school board members focused on two main topics during their fall retreat: district preschool programs and district adult education programs. The retreat was held Wednesday evening at 5:15 p.m. at the Robinson Education Center. Director of Early Learning Programs, Elisabeth Nelson presented the preschool programs item, and began by sharing a quick video. The video showcased the teachers and the preschoolers within the district. Nelson said the video is on Youtube, but at this point it is difficult to find, so she hopes to make it easier to view. Board members viewed details about inclusion classrooms,…
The Game live at 4 Olives in Manhattan with Erik Stone and Tyler Dreiling. Hour 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1-Royals-snyder.mp3 KC loses Game 1 of the World Series/ Coach Snyder up for the College Football Hall of Fame https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2-Around-College-Football1.mp3 Around College Football https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/3-KSU-baseball.mp3 KSU Baseball announces 2015 schedule https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Malek-Harris-1-on-1-2.mp3 One-on-one with Malek Harris from K-State Basketball Hour 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cole-Manbeck-for-The-Game-did-you-wonder-how.mp3 Powercat Gameday Blogger Cole Manbeck https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/6-World-Series.mp3 Game 2 of the World Series is tonight https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Jevon-1-on-1.mp3 One-on-one with Jevon Thomas https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/8-ycbs8.mp3 You Can’t Be Serious
After a month of operation, the Bluemont Hotel held their ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday among Manhattan city commissioners. The Bluemont hosted a tour of their hotel to visitors, which Director of Sales and Events Jenn Alley says displays the culture of Manhattan itself. “The Bluemont is different because it’s a true boutique hotel. It’s not branded, so it’s unique to Manhattan. Everything from the limestone inside to the artwork in the rooms… everything [reflects] Manhattan and K-State.” The Bluemont is independently run, and Alley said there’s a big difference between working for a larger corporate entity and being able to run…
A Junction City man facing charges in connection with a July shooting has entered a not guilty plea in connection with the case. Robbie Dewayne Fountain Jr.’s arraignment was held earlier this week in Geary county District Court. A status hearing is set for January 12th. Fountain is also serving 24 months in the Geary county Jail in connection with another case. Also charged in the shooting is Jefferson James of Junction City, who failed to appear at his last hearing. A bench warrant has been issued for James. The shooting involving the two men occurred on West Sixth Street in…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Riley County’s USD 378 Superintendent, Brad Starnes and Blue Valley/Randolph’s USD 384 Superintendent, Brady Burton. She also spoke with Dean Debbie Mercer with K-State’s College of Education and Rusty Earl, videographer for the college of Education regarding First Generation College Student Documentary.