During pregame warm-ups, most of the K-State shots were falling. Turns out, that was a preview of what was to come. The Wildcats tallied 51 points on 60% shooting, and erased a five point deficit enroute to an 86-78 win over Oklahoma at Bramlage Coliseum. They also hit half of their three pointers, and made 75% of their free throws. The Cats ended a 13-game losing streak to the Sooners; their last victory over Oklahoma came in 2004…also here in Manhattan. The 86 points are the most they’ve scored this season. Leticia Romero dropped 23 points and Katya Leick added…
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Former Manhattan Mayor and City Commissioner Jim Sherow who is eyeing a possible run as a Democratic candidate for the 1st District Congressional seat from Kansas had harsh words for incumbent Tim Huelskamp after Huelskamp voted against the Farm Bill Wednesday night. Sherow released the following statement: “Rep. Huelskamp votes with his principles. The problem is that farmers can’t plant ideology in their soil, and they can’t put it on the table for dinner. After getting kicked off the Ag Committee and being left out of the compromise negotiations because of his deliberate infighting with Republican leadership, Rep. Huelskamp has…
ATHOL, Kan. (AP) The cabin in north central Kansas where the words for the iconic song “Home on the Range” were written will be celebrated in October. Renovations and repairs to the cabin on Beaver Creek in Smith County are nearly done, and the structure will be rededicated on Oct. 3-5. Several events are planned throughout the weekend to celebrate the cabin and the song. Brewster Highley wrote a poem called “My Western Home,” at the cabin in 1871. The words were eventually set to music and became “Home on the Range,” the state song of Kansas. The Wichita Eagle…
ANDOVER, Kan. (AP) Police are asking the public for help finding two southeast Kansas teenagers. Andover police say Zachary Furechting and Alanna Ardanche, both 15, voluntarily left Andover Central High School Monday. They were last seen in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday. They are carrying a handgun. Fruechting is white, about 6-feet tall and 165 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark brown Carhart-type jacket, black jeans, black high tops with colored stripes, a t-shirt and a beanie. Ardanche is white, 5-feet-2-inches and 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and her…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Federal prosecutors are pressing for limits on who can see formerly classified information that has been declassified to prosecute a Wichita man accused of plotting a suicide bombing at Mid-Continent Airport. A court filing Tuesday seeks a hearing on the government’s request for restrictions on materials provided to lawyers for 58-year-old avionics technician Terry Loewen. Prosecutors also want the case designated as “complex,” which would ease concerns about a speedy trial. Loewen was arrested last month following an undercover operation. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Lawrence officials are studying how to pay up to $1 million to clean up a newly discovered landfill at the former Farmland Industries fertilizer plant. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the city is working to convert the former plant site into a nearly 400-acre business park. The covered landfill was found a few months ago. Public works director Chuck Soules said the city is working with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on the cleanup. Soules says the landfill isn’t known to contain hazardous materials and holds mostly old office equipment, construction materials and other debris. Soules…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has formally saluted the revamped Kansas Statehouse, dedicating the building’s renovation to what he called “the glory of God and the people of the great state of Kansas.” Brownback was joined at the Capitol Wednesday by historical re-enactors, current and former legislators and hundreds of Kansas residents to formally dedicate the updated building on the 153rd anniversary of statehood. Brownback’s remarks were followed by a 19-gun salute and the cutting of cake. The 13-year renovation cost nearly $330 million and included new ventilation and electrical systems, replacement of the roof and dome, and…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Dallas Johnson, AARP tax aide, followed by Dr. Ron Trewyn, Vice President for Research at Kansas State University.
Wednesday’s version of “The Game” on KMAN recaps the Kansas State win over Texas Tech on Tuesday night at Bramlage. Who were the players that really stepped up for Bruce Weber when certain players were struggling through out the game? Baylor continues to struggle as they fall to 1-6 in conference play as they lose to West Virginia on Tuesday night. Are the Bears even worthy of the NIT at this point? Tonight will match up a huge game in Allen Fieldhouse when Iowa State will try to hand the Jayhawks their first loss of the season inside Big 12 play. The K-State women will finish off a homestand Wednesday night against Oklahoma. Former K-State WR and Packers WR Jordy Nelson joins the show to talk about the NFL, Super Bowl and much more. Plus You can’t be serious and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
President Barack Obama makes a face as he speaks to Costco employees during a visit to a local Costco in Lanham, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. The president is promoting his newly unveiled plans to boost wages for some workers and help Americans save for retirement no action from Congress necessary.