Wednesday’s version of “The Game” on KMAN breaks down the Royals struggles as they continue to slump at the plate offensively. The Royals next 12 games are against the Blue Jays, Cardinals and Yankees, is this make or break time in KC? The Kansas City Chiefs have begun summer workouts in KC gearing up for season two under Andy Reid. Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus joins the show to talk about the needs and wants for KC during the offseason. Daniel Sams is gearing up to leave MHK, is there someone on the K-State football team who could fill his void on offense? Tyler Lockett is expected to be one of the most explosive players in the country. The NBA playoffs continue, all that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
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KMAN reported Tuesday that the Fort Riley man found dead at 1731 North Park Drive on Monday, had been identified. The Junction City Police Department released additional details around 3:45 Wednesday afternoon. After conducting a preliminary investigation into the death of Shawn Thomas (26), and receiving the preliminary autopsy results, the death seemed to be a result of a self inflicted gunshot wound. The police department also does not believe there was any foul play.
The local United Way has officially changed their name. The organization’s new name is Konza United Way. This marks the second name change in the group’s 70 year history. The new name is designed to incorporate the regional influence and service area that includes-Clay, Marshall, Riley, Wabunsee, Pottawatomie and Washington counties. “Our new name reflects the regional nature of our local United Way and pays respect to our prairie heritage”, said Board Chair, Jeff Morris. Konza United Way’s goal is to focus on the building blocks for a good life: education, health and income. Executive Director of Konza United Way,…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Blue Valley/Randolph USD 384 Superintendent, Brady Burton and Riley County USD 378 Superintendent, Brad Starnes. She also talked to Marketing/Development Officer at Sunset Zoo, Ella Casey, and Friends of Sunset Zoo President, Mark Ellner.
– The Manhattan High boys golf team finished 3rd at the 6A state meet, led by Cole Dillon in 6th place individually with a 4 over par 76 at Topeka Country Club. Shawnee Mission East won the meet with a 300, Washburn Rural was second with a 308, with the Tribe carding a 313. – Both Wamego golfers at Firekeeper Golf Course finished in the top 10 of the 4A state meet. Ryan Elder turned in a 2 over par 74, good for fourth place, and Parker Waters had a 76 as he came in 9th place. – Riley County’s…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Collin McHugh held light-hitting Kansas City at bay over seven innings, and Matt Dominquez drove in the only run the Houston Astros needed in a 3-0 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night. Houston tacked on two more runs off reliever Tim Collins in the eighth, and Tony Sipp and Chad Qualls breezed through the final two innings without allowing a hit to complete the shutout. McHugh scattered five hits while striking out nine without issuing a walk to earn his first win in five starts. He stranded a runner at third base in the second…
It is expected that 950 officers from over 95 agencies will carry the “Flame of Hope” throughout 30 counties in Kansas as they travel to the annual Special Olympics Summer Games held in Wichita. The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is a series of statewide runs which will travel approximately 1500 miles throughout the state. Law Enforcement Officers, along with Brayden Hugunin of Burlington, Most Inspirational Athlete of 2013, will light the cauldron to officially open the Summer Games in front of over 3,000 athletes, coaches and fans of Special Olympics on June 6. 97th MP BN will execute the…
Authorities are watching for the possibility of another landslide in a remote part of western Colorado as dangerously unstable conditions led them to call off the search for three missing men.
Thousands gathered at the University of California, Santa Barbara on Tuesday to mourn six students killed in a weekend rampage as California lawmakers proposed new ways of keeping guns out of the hands of disturbed killers.
The Manhattan City Commission met for its first, 2015 Budget work session Tuesday. In the proposal, the total 2015 City Budget would increase from roughly $130 million last year to $135 million this year (3%). With that, City Staff recommends a 2.65 Mill Levy increase, but the Commission wasn’t very fond of that number. “Too high,” said Commissioner, John Matta. “Yeah I’d say we still have a ways to go,” added Commissioner, Rich Jankovich. CIP The City’s Capital Improvement Program is partially responsible for increasing the Mill Levy and Mayor Wynn Butler summarized the Commission’s discussion on how to lessen the impact on…