On today’s In Focus, KMAN’s Laura Monsanto filled in for Cathy, and spoke with Riley County Commissioner, Ron Wells.
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For nearly 30 years former Senator Bob Dole represented the state of Kansas… and the retired 90-year-old Senator is paying several visits around the state, with a stop in Manhattan Tuesday. Dole told the standing room only crowd, gathered at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on Kimball, his wife Elizabeth will start touring with him later, as she’s busy with our own project right now, assisting wounded veterans. Dole’s sense of humor was evident throughout his comments, although he got serious when talking about the importance of compromise, even pointing to his work with Sen. Ted Kennedy across the aisle…
K-State has announced that Daniel Sams has been granted a conditional release from his scholarship to transfer to an FCS program near his hometown of Slidell, La. “Daniel requested to be able to continue his playing career at an FCS institution so that he could be closer to some of his aging family members,” K-State athletics director John Currie said in a press release. “We appreciate his contributions and wish him the best.” Sams will be able to compete right away and be on scholarship at an FCS school, and he’ll have two years of eligibility remaining. Sams can’t transfer…
Pottawatomie County has a lot of public works projects going on, as Public Works Director Leu Lowery reported to county commissioners Monday. Commission Chair Stan Hartwich talks about one particular area that’s been of concern safety-wise for a number of years. Documents were signed for Flush Road improvements, adding turn lanes westbound and accelaration lanes. A bridge crew replacement was also approved, to fill a resignation. And while the recent rain was welcome, Hartwich says blade crews will be out working on the roads as a result. The Pottawatomie County Commission received its monthly update from Register of Deeds, Betty Jo…
Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education recognized Middle and High School scholars. At Monday’s meeting, High School Teacher and Coach Jennifer Topliff introduced the Forensics National qualifying teams, Zack Everson/David Howard, Chloe Albin/Anne Kenworthy and Roxy Hopkins/Trace Campbell in Duo Interpretation of Literature. Plus individuals Kyle May. Dramatic Performance; Nicolette May- Oral Declamation of Literature and Matiel Lindley-Oral Declamation of Literature. Topliff received a 7 to 0 vote to take these 9 qualifiers to the Forensics Nationals in Chicago May 22nd though May 26th. The cost of the trip, including extras, is over $6,100, which was raised through fundraisers. Any…
The former “American Idol” singer Clay Aiken said he would suspend campaign activities after his opponent in a Democratic primary died Monday. Keith Crisco, 71, died “after an accidental fall” at his home in North Carolina.
Former University of Minnesota Quarterback Philip Nelson is facing two counts of assault. Nelson is accused of kicking a former college football player in the head early Sunday, leaving the man critically injured.
According to a report by GoPowercat.com, Sherrell Griffin, the mother of Daniel Sams, says her son will transfer from K-State at the end of the current semester. Griffin says Sams met with Coach Bill Snyder last Friday and asked for a release from his scholarship. She says they’re still waiting on that request, but the decision came down to seeking more playing time. Sams will reportedly return to his home state of Louisiana by the end of the month, where he’ll make a decision about his next destination with his parents. He spent three years at K-State including a redshirt season…
Former K-State associate head coach Kamie Ethridge was hired two weeks ago as the head coach at Northern Colorado. Ethridge announced on Monday that her staff will be the other three Wildcat coaches she worked with last season. Former K-State point guard Shalee Lehning will be the Bears’ associate head coach, while Kelly Moylan and Deb Patterson will both be assistant coaches. Patterson spent 18 years as the Cats’ head coach, winning 350 games before being let go by K-State in March. Former TCU coach Jeff Mittie was hired by the Cats to replace her. Stay connected to all things…
“The Game” on Monday is jam packed with a recap of a busy sports weekend. Tavon Rooks kept Kansas State’s NFL draft streak alive by being selected in the 6th round by the New Orleans Saints. The K-State baseball team had a rough go this weekend against Oklahoma State and will now finish off the season at home against Texas this weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs complete the 2014 NFL draft. The Royals go 4-3 on the west coast road trip and return home to play nine straight games at Kauffman Stadium. “You can’t be serious” and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.