An 18-year-old black man shot and killed by a suburban St. Louis police officer was unarmed, police said Sunday during a news conference that occurred while hundreds of angry protesters gathered outside to demand answers.
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A regional passenger plane assembled in Iran crashed Sunday on take off from the capital, killing 39 and injuring another nine onboard, according to a senior transportation official and state media.
It’s the dog days of summer, and you could really tell on Sunday afternoon at CiCo Park. Hundreds of dogs and their owners jumped into the pool to enjoy a little relief from the heat at the annual Pet Poolooza. Event organizer Angela Smith says it’s the 10th annual anniversary for the event, and donations taken at the entrance would go to the T. Russel Reitz Animal Shelter. Several events and booths were available pool side. A costume event, biggest and smallest dog, and even a dog and owner look-alike contest were in full swing. K-State Veterinarian student Bailey Davis…
Tony Stewart pulled out of the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen Sunday according to spokesman Greg Zipadelli. Saturday Stewart struck and killed a sprint car driver who had climbed from his car to confront him during a race in upstate New York.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Shields turned and gave a salute after striking out Pablo Sandoval to end his four-hitter, the Kansas City Royals’ sixth straight victory, 5-0 over San Francisco Giants on Saturday night. “I was just saluting the bullpen, man,” Shields said. “They’ve done a phenomenal job for us, saving our behinds all year long. It’s nice to give them a day off. It just a nice little salute to the bullpen, tell them to take a day.” Alex Gordon homered for the Royals, who have won nine of 10 to move within 1½ games of AL…
Iraqi ministry of defense video shows an aerial view of airstrikes purportedly targeting suspected Islamic State (IS) group outposts
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Over 150 kids participated in the HyVee Just Tri It Youth Triathlon in Manhattan City Park on Saturday morning. Nearby streets were closed down during the race so that children could ride their bicycles on the roads safely. Children began the race by doing a 50-100 yard swim (depending on age). Once completing the swimming portion, they ran to a “transition area” where they quickly got on their bikes and hit the open road. After putting their bikes back, they ended the race by running through the park. Chip timing systems were strapped on their ankles, in order to keep…
On today’s In Focus, KMAN’s Tom Reust filled in for Cathy and spoke with Parent Educator with Manhattan Ogden USD 383, Bailey Bone and Project Coordinator for Hands On K-State, Lynda Bachelor.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) New budget projections from the Kansas Legislature’s nonpartisan research staff show a state budget shortfall developing by July 2016. The projections released Friday by the Legislative Research Department also show a lower figure for the state’s cash reserves on June 30 than Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration reported last month. The department provided the figures to The Associated Press exclusively after releasing them to legislators. The department first said the state would face a $262 million shortfall by July 2016. A short time later, it revised the figure to $238 million. Kansas has cut income taxes aggressively. The…