Author: KMAN Staff

An involuntary manslaughter arrest KMAN first told you about Sunday is reportedly connected to the death of a student at Kansas State University last November. Gregory Melvin Haug, Jr., 21,was taken into custody this past weekend on a warrant, with charges listed as involuntary manslaughter, possession of opiates and/or narcotics, conspiracy, and obstruction of the legal process. KSU Police Captain Don Stubbings confirmed Monday morning the Haug arrest is connected to last November’s death of Jordan Forbit, 18, of Elkhart. He says further information will need to come from the Riley County Attorney’s office. Forbit was found dead in a residence…

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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Russia has announced plans to send a second aid convoy to rebel-held eastern Ukraine, where months of fighting have left many residential buildings in ruins. Lavrov said Monday that Russia had notified the Ukrainian government that it was preparing to send a second convoy along the same route in the coming days.

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ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) — Scott Baker has found quite a niche with the Texas Rangers, and is winning again after Tommy John surgery. Baker went five innings in a spot start to win as a starter for the first time in more than three years, helping Texas beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. “It’s still special because of the road that I’ve had to endure as far as injuries,” said Baker, who earned a win in relief in his previous appearance on Aug. 12. “It’s fun, regardless of whether you’re a starter…

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The biggest earthquake to strike Northern California in 25 years sent scores of people to hospitals in Napa Valley. It also damaged wineries and historic buildings and knocked power out to many residents across the region.

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Updated 8 a.m. Monday: The Kansas Highway Patrol has provided more details regarding the semi trailer that caught fire on just west of Exit 301 to Fort Riley Sunday afternoon. While there were no injuries, a spokesman with KHP indicates the 2014 Freightliner trailer was a complete loss. The semi was hauling icing for doughnuts to Denver, Colorado. And another accident was reported in that same general location that did involve injuries–apparently caused by the back-up of traffic due to the semi fire. The Geary County Sheriff’s Department indicates deputies responded to the two vehicle injury accident at about 3:20 p.m. Sunday.…

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A 21-year-old Olathe man was arrested by Riley County Police Saturday afternoon on a warrant, with charges listed on Sunday’s arrest report of  involuntary manslaughter, possession of opiates and/or narcotics, conspiracy, and obstruction of the legal process. Further details regarding Gregory Melvin Haug, Jr., were not available, but his bond was set at $25,000. Haug was taken into custody at the RCPD law enforcement center on Seth Chlid at about 3:45 p.m. Saturday. ### Also on Sunday’s arrest report from RCPD was Bridget Gakle, 29, of Ogden. Gakle was also arrested on a warrant, which lists failure to appear as…

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ARLINGTON, Texas(AP) — One pitch, one run. And then it was smooth sailing for Jeremy Guthrie. Guthrie gave up a leadoff home run by Shin-Soo Choo, but didn’t allow another run over eight innings as the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 Saturday night for their 24th win in 30 games. Alex Gordon had two hits, including a first-inning homer for his 15th of the season, and made a diving catch in left field for the AL Central leaders. Guthrie (10-10) won for the fifth time in six starts. After Choo’s homer, he retired 12 straight and gave…

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.(AP) — Matt Cassel made a winning return to Arrowhead Stadium, even if it was just a preseason game. The quarterback who was booed, benched and eventually released two years ago by the Chiefs, threw for 152 yards and a touchdown Saturday night, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-12 win over a scuffling Kansas City team dealing with a rash of injuries and suspensions. Cassel also threw an interception before turning things over to Teddy Bridgewater in the third quarter. The rookie quarterback, who is still challenging for the starting job, threw a pair of touchdown passes…

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