Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Author: KMAN Staff
People gather at the scene of a car bomb explosion, at the central market, in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. A car bomb exploded in a market in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri on Tuesday morning, and dozens of people are feared dead, witnesses said. They immediately blamed Boko Haram, the Islamic extremist group whose birthplace is Maiduguri and which is accused of a series of recent bomb attacks in the West African nation.
“The Game” breaks down the K-State WBB non-con schedule that was announced today. Royals beat Minnesota 6-1 last night. USA vs Belgium in the World Cup along with John’s “World Cup Minute.” Why college football bettors should always take Coach Snyder over KU. “Get Fit” and “You Can’t Be Serious” also today on “The Game”
While most budget work sessions are held during regularly scheduled Riley County Commission meetings, a special session was held Tuesday morning in the commission room. The budget session, like all others, was open to the public, and several county department heads were in attendance. Budget and Finance Officer, Johnette Shepek started the morning by sharing possible impacts when comparing 2014 to 2015. She said the total impact could be just over $3 million. Commissioners took some time to look over the budget, and decided to start by looking at the information technology (IT) department and the public works department, as…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Manhattan Mayor, Wynn Butler and City Manager, Ron Fehr.
Two Kansas Department of Corrections inmates are up for public comment sessions and parole hearings beginning in August. Keith Brown, 56, was convicted in Geary County in 1991 on charges of aggravated burglary, rape, and aggravated robbery. Brown most recently has been housed at the El Dorado Correctional Facility. Alex Mackey, 55, was convicted in 1983 on a theft charge in Geary County, although faces more serious convictions of aggravated robbery and burglary and drug-related counts in Sedgwick, Finney, and Atchison counties. Mackey is currently at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Public comment sessions are set for August 13th…
Update at 2:30 p.m. As KMAN reported Tuesday morning, an injury accident took place just before 9 a.m. on I-70. Kansas Highway Patrol indicates the wreck took place about 15 miles east of Manhattan, in the westbound lane near milemarker 317. Halston Puett (20), of Topeka, was driving his Ford E350 westbound on I-70, when he struck a farm tractor that was mowing on the side of the road. Myron Sessions (40), of Alma, was driving the New Holland farm tractor, which had a mower deck attached to it. Puett was taken to Mercy Regional Health Center for treatment. Original story:…
President Barack Obama says he will take executive action to fix the nation’s immigration system. The President criticized House Republicans for refusing to allow a vote on immigration reform.
Supreme Court says employers with religious objection can avoid covering women’s contraception under new health care law. White House reacts saying ruling jeopardizes women’s health.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alcides Escobar tied a career high with four RBIs on two doubles and Salvador Perez homered to lift the Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Danny Duffy (5-7) gave up one run and four hits while striking out three in 5 2/3 innings and Mike Moustakas had two hits for the Royals. Kansas City (43-39) has won three of four and is off to its best start since 2003. Yohan Pino (0-2) gave up four runs and seven hits while also striking out three in 5 2/3 innings for the Twins.…