The powerful wind storm that pounded much of Western Europe ripped the scaffolding off of a building in Denmark. Hurricane-force gusts slashed through Britain and several Western European countries.
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Update: noon Tuesday Additional arrests have been made in connection to subjects who were previously arrested for a string of vehicle burglaries that have occurred in the city limits of Manhattan in recent weeks. Riley County Police Department’s Investigations Division throughout the course of routine follow-up interviews and investigation were made aware of two additional suspects in additional crimes unrelated to the previously mentioned vehicle burglaries. Damian Nicholson, 21, of Fort Rile and Lee Wallingford, 19, of Fort Riley were both arrested yesterday, October 28, 2013, while in Fort Riley, Kansas by investigators. Both subjects were given $2,500.00 bond for…
K-State got big contributions from two newcomers, including a double-double from Leticia Romero, enroute to an 85-64 exhibition victory over Washburn at Bramlage Coliseum on Monday night. Romero, the former standout on the Spanish national team, scored 25 points and added 12 rebounds. Riley County product Kelly Thomson came off the bench and hit 4 of 7 three pointers on her way to a 14 point night. “It was an awesome experience”, said the former Falcon, “just to be out there”. Wildcat head coach Deb Patterson is fielding a very young team. She credited Haley Texada and Chantay Caron with…
The guys on “Wildcat Insider” break down K-State’s first conference won on Saturday over West Virginia. They compare Daniel Sams and Jake Waters and break down their performances on Saturday. The guys break down the rest of the big 12 football weekend and preview the next Saturday of college football in the Big 12. Plus other activities around Kansas State and much more around the Big 12 world.
A mourner reaches out to Daniel Ritzer, brother of slain Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer, as he accompanies his mother, Peggie, out of St. Augustine Church in Andover, Mass., Monday Oct. 28, 2013 after Colleen Ritzer’s funeral service. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
A park ranger walks through the registry room on Ellis Island in New York, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. The island that ushered millions of immigrants into the United States received visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy. Sandy swamped boilers and electrical systems and left the 27.5-acre island without power for months. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The 46th season of women’s basketball begins tonight at Bramlage Coliseum, as the Wildcats host Washburn in an exhibition game. K-State is 5-0 all time against the Ichabods Deb Patterson will supervise a squad filled with 7 freshmen or redshirt freshmen, including Breanna Lewis and Leticia Romero, who will join returning starters Bri Craig and Haley Texada. Tip off is set for 7pm. 1350 KMAN will have coverage from the K-State Sports Network starting at 6:30pm. Matt Walters and former Wildcat standout Claire Coggins will have the call.
A Wabaunsee County woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Bio-Security Research Institute at Kansas State University, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Monday. Linda Kay Miller, 51, Alma, Kan., pleaded guilty to three counts of interstate transportation of fraudulently altered securities. In her plea, she admitted the crimes took place while she worked as an office manager for the institute from August 2007 to January 2013. The institute receives grant money from the federal government to provide infectious disease research programs that address threats to plant, animal and human health. Miller used her position to embezzle funds by diverting…
MJ Massanet has been named the MIAA Hitter of the week. The 5-10 sophomore outside hitter is a native of Manhattan where she competed at Manhattan High School. Massanet had three double doubles as University Nebraska-Kearney went 3-0 at home last week. She averaged 4.56 kills and 4 digs per set and hit .326. She had 15 kills and 10 digs against Missouri Western before adding 15 kills and 14 digs against Southwest Baptist. Against Missouri Southern she hit .429 with 11 kills and 12 digs. University Nebraska-Kearney sports a 21-3 overall record, they are 13-0 at home and have…
While many of us may have heard about the Flint Hills Regional Council, the group’s new Executive Director Bill Clark is trying to get the latest word out to leaders in the community, with a presentation at Monday’s Intergovernmental Luncheon. Clark tells KMAN his goal is to educate people about what the Council is currently working on. During the meeting, Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 Superintendent Bob Shannont asked about the possible role of school districts, which Clark says his group will be looking at on a regional basis, as well as a closer look at bringing city managers together. Clark, who has served in…