On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Former Riley County Attorney, Bill Kennedy of Manhattan; as well as Sharon Haun, Chair of the Voices of the Wind People pageant, Kaw Mission, Council Grove and Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center, Fred Goss.
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Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) consult meetings are coming up soon, and Riley County Commissioners need to decide which projects will be brought before KDOT for possible funding. During Monday’s commission meeting, Public Works Director, Leon Hobson facilitated a discussion on potential KDOT projects. Commissioners discussed Marlatt Road in great detail, as they believe it is high on the list of projects needing to get done. “Marlatt needs to go further north. We need to be thinking 30-50 years ahead”, commented Commissioner, Ron Wells. The commission decided to support a feasibility study for alternate routes, to relieve congestion on Highway…
K-State still hasn’t released a full depth chart for the season opener this Saturday against Stephen F. Austin, but Coach Snyder did reveal his likely starting running back on the Big 12 coaches teleconference. “We’ll probably start the ballgame with Charles Jones,” Snyder said. “That’s the way it stands right now, but I think all of them will have their opportunities.” DeMarcus Robinson and Jarvis Leverett are also expected to get carries, and Snyder mentioned that redshirt freshman wide receiver Judah Jones has been working at running back as well. Jones rushed for 70 yards on 23 carries in the…
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…
The US Coast Guard is searching for more bodies at sea, after four bodies were found off the Florida Coast on Sunday.
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.
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…
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.
James Foley, the U.S. journalist slain by Islamic State militants after being held in captivity for nearly two years, was honored Sunday at a Mass of Remembrance in his hometown.
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.…