Ukrainian border guards look at the first truck as it passes the border post at Izvaryne, eastern Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The first trucks in a Russian aid convoy crossed into eastern Ukraine on Friday, seemingly without Kiev’s approval, after more than a week’s delay amid suspicions the mission was being used as a cover for an invasion by Moscow.
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Malaysia Army soldiers carry a coffin containing one of the bodies of the downed MH17 flight, to load it to a hearse upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The bodies and ashes of 20 Malaysians killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine in July have arrived in Kuala Lumpur, the first repatriation of victims from the flight to the country.
On Thursday evening the trial of Christopher Bates came to a close after hours of deliberation by the jury in Riley county District Court. Jurors came back with two verdicts out of the six counts Bates was facing in the trial. All of the counts were tied to incidents allegedly occurring in the summer of 2013, and four of the charges ended in the jury informing the court that they couldn’t reach a verdict. According to both sides of the case it was a tale of two families joined by a friendship between Bates, and the victim’s father. The friendship came…
U.S officials highlighted Thursday that the U.S. is against paying ransom to terrorists in regards to James Foley’s killing. Officials also talked about the failed attempt to rescue the journalist and other Americans from ISIL this summer.
Speaking to conservatives in Washington, Texas Governor Rick Perry said he’s confident in his case as he faces two felony indictments on coercion and official oppression charges.
Two different presenters focused entirely on flooding during Thursday’s joint Riley/Pottawatomie/City of Manhattan commission meeting. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operations Project Manager at Tuttle Creek Lake, Brian McNulty presented the first discussion topic. He shared information on the 1993 flood and what was done during that time. He used different line graphs and charts to illustrate which water levels dictate what is done with the water. McNulty also showed pictures of the gates and explained that only six gates can be opened at one time. One of the major concerns in Manhattan is the increasing flood insurance rates. Federal…
Royals lose 5-2 at Colorado, off today. The K-State formula: Returning QB + Snyder = 11 victories. Is Alex Gordon the best player in baseball? “Full Throttle” with Lyle Shepard. You Can’t Be Serious will wrap up the show. Hour 1 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1-Royals-ksu-formula.mp3 The K-State formula/ Royals lose, but now 1.5 games ahead of Detroit https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2-Jake-Waters.mp3 Expectations for Jake Waters https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/3-Snyders-one-word.mp3 Coach Snyder describes his team with one word https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/4-Full-throttle1.mp3 Full Throttle with Lyle Shepard Hour 2 https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/5-WR-Questions.mp3 Biggest questions with the Wildcat Wide Receivers https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/6-Todd-Lisenbee.mp3 Oklahoma Powercat Gameday Reporter Todd Lisenbee https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/7-Alex-Gordon.mp3 Is Alex Gordon the best player in baseball?…
“I think those are numbers to be proud of”, commented Riley County Commission Chair, Robert Boyd, after the county comparison presentation during Thursday’s commission meeting. KSU Ag Econ Extension Associate, Rebecca Bishop visits the commission once a year to share the comparison of county revenues and expenditures for the county and other similar Kansas counties, including Douglas and Sedgwick. Some of the highlights of the comparison include: lowest per capita expenditures and revenues in 2012 spent least on public safety lowest property tax revenues per capita spent less than ten county average, on employee benefits and general fund Commissioners commented…
MANHATTAN — Bryan Pinkall, an assistant professor of music at Kansas State University, can add an Emmy to his list of accomplishments. As manager of performance operations and direction for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony, Pinkall was part of the team that earned a Primetime Emmy for Best Lighting Direction at the 66th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Aug. 16 in Los Angeles. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awards the Primetime Emmys. The opening ceremony also was nominated in three additional categories: Best Special Class Program, Best Artistic Direction and Best Technical…
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas will make two stops in Manhattan Friday. The Senator, who lives in Manhattan, will tour Manko Window Systems and give remarks at the Flint Hills Job Corps Commencement. Moran’s visit to Manko Window Systems Headquarters will be from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Manko started in May 1989 with two full-time employees and has now grown to employ more than 400 individuals across 28 states. Manko offices are not only in Manhattan, but also Aurora, Colo., Omaha, Neb., and Des Moines, Iowa. From 2-3 p.m the Senator will provide remarks at the Flint Hills Job Corps Commencement. Job Corps is described as a…