On today’s In Focus, Erik filled in for Cathy and spoke with Megan Berry with the Flint Hills Discovery Center, Danielle Schapaugh with Manhattan Public Library and Stephen Bridenstine, Flint Hills Discovery Center public program coordinator. Megan Berry-segment 1 Megan Berry-segment 2 Danielle Schapaugh-segment 1 Flint Hills Focus-segment 1
Author: KMAN Staff
A “potentially historic” storm could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey to southern Maine starting Monday, crippling a region that has largely been spared so far this winter, the National Weather Service said.
A spokesman for President Barack Obama says a “device” has been found on the grounds of the White House but that it poses no threat. Spokesman Josh Earnest says Secret Service agents recovered the object.
KMAN has received early reports regarding an involuntary manslaughter case. Ryan Routson (33) was arrested by Riley County Police around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Routson was charged with involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, aggravated battery, possession of opiates, and possession of paraphernalia. His total bond was set at $20,000. KMAN will bring you additional details as they become available.
Police were searching two planes at Atlanta’s main airport after authorities received what they described as credible bomb threats.
Saying his team “followed the rules to the letter,” New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
Nino Williams scored 20 points and Marcus Foster and Justin Edwards added 14 apiece as Kansas State started fast in both halves and was never seriously threatened as the Wildcats defeated Oklahoma State 65-53 Saturday before a sellout crowd on Legends Weekend at Bramlage Coliseum. Never trailing at any point, K-State blasted off to a 6-0 lead in just over a minute to start the game with Foster, Williams and Wesley Iwundu accounting for the points. After the Cowboys closed to within 14-11 with 13:04 left in the first half, Kansas State used a 9-2 run in the next five…
When these two teams met just a few weeks ago at Bramlage, an extended cold shooting streak led to a 23-0 Baylor run and an eventual 74-44 victory for the visitors. In the rematch, Jeff Mittie’s squad was determined not to let themselves to fall too far behind. And for a good chunk of the game they did just that. K-State used some hot shooting from long distance, including a clutch three pointer at the first half buzzer from Kindred Wesemann, to stay within striking distance of the Lady Bears. With just 15 minutes left in the game, Baylor led…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Twenty-eight oil companies and retailers have agreed to settle litigation claiming customers were knowingly overcharged when gas station fuel temperatures rose. The plaintiffs’ attorneys said in a news release Friday that a federal judge in Kansas City, Kansas has given preliminary approval to settlements in the so-called “hot fuel” litigation.
Hundreds of young farmers and ranchers traveled to Manhattan for the three day 2015 Kansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference. The event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn. Friday’s presentations were geared towards college students, as a collegiate luncheon and agriculture quiz bowl highlighted the day. The majority of the conference took place on Saturday with several different workshops and networking opportunities. The event is set to wrap up on Sunday with a brief introduction of the new Kansas Farm Bureau President, Rich Felts and a closing keynote discussion. Besides the main events in the conference rooms,…