Anti-Fracking demonstrators’ turnout to protest the Marcellus Shale Coalition rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania state Capitol Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Harrisburg, Pa. The event is intended to let legislators and the public know that a diverse group of people support the natural gas boom that began about six years ago.
Author: KMAN Staff
Former aide to Gov. Chris Christie, Christina Renna, testifies in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, May 6, 2014, before New Jersey lawmakers probing the George Washington Bridge lane closures scandal. A legislative committee is investigating who was behind the politically motivated order to close lanes leading to the bridge last September.
“The Game” this afternoon on KMAN breaks down the KC Royals and their extra innings loss in San Diego on Monday night 6-5. Should the fans still be patient or do they need to realize that the Royals will always be just a mediocre team? The K-State baseball team had a rough go at TCU over the weekend and now get back at it against Wichita State. What do you expect to see from the bat cats down in Wichita? The K-State men’s basketball team has officially set the home and home with Georgia that will start his coming season. How difficult will the schedule be for the Wildcats this season? The NBA playoffs continue to be outstanding television. “Get Fit” plus “You can’t be serious” on “The Game” on KMAN.
Hunger U is an internationally-known effort that strives to end hunger on a local level by raising awareness at college campuses across the nation. Monday and Tuesday, Hunger U crew members set up shop in Bosco Plaza, just outside the K-State Union. Marshall Dulch, an Iowa State student who took a semester off to tour the country with Hunger U, shared his experiences in the fight to end hunger nationwide. “This is the second time we’ve been on the K-State campus with the Hunger U tour, and it’s the first campus we’ve actually returned to,” Dulch mentioned when speaking about the excitement…
The Kansas City man charged in connection with a first degree murder case, where John Burroughs (68) was found dead in his residence, appeared in Riley County District Court via webcam Tuesday afternoon. This incident took place in September of last year. Prosecutors say Burroughs was stabbed to death by another man, after Anthony Nichols (37) had shot Burroughs in the head. The two other people charged in the incident were James McKenith (33) and Christina Love (49), who both appeared in court Monday. Judge, William Malcolm set Nichols’ preliminary hearing for July 16th at 9 a.m in Riley County District Court…
Two individuals were injured after an accident on Tuttle Creek Terrace. The accident took place at 7:30 Tuesday morning, when Ryan Rouston (32), of Manhattan, was driving his 2002 Jeep Liberty southbound on Tuttle Terrace. Megan Hartford (32), also of Manhattan, was driving her 2003 Volkswagon Golf west bound on U24. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Rouston failed to stop at a stop sign, which caused the vehicles to collide. Rouston’s vehicle rolled onto its side in the east bound lane, and Hartford’s vehicle went into the south ditch. Both Rouston and Hartford sustained injuries and were taken to Mercy…
28 non profit organizations were featured during last year’s Grow Green Match Day event, and this year the number grew to 32 non profits. For a 12 hour period on Tuesday, representatives from non profit organizations were located in the Colony Square Atrium, at 555 Poyntz Avenue, helping individuals to make donations. When a donation was made, the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation “grew” it by 50%. Last year was the first year for the event, and President and CEO of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, Vern Henricks said they raised $141,000 for non profits. Their goal for this year was…
Earlier this offseason, K-State men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber told KMAN of his plans to bring a “Big 5” opponent to Bramlage Coliseum during the 2014-15 season. The Cats’ opponent is now official as Georgia will come to Manhattan on December 31st with a return trip to Athens on December 22nd, 2015. It’s the 6th straight year K-State will face an SEC opponent, and the matchup with the Bulldogs will be in addition to the Big 12/SEC Challenge. That game will be on the road, and according to Weber will not be at Ole Miss, who played at Bramlage last season.…
MANHATTAN, KS – May 6, 2014 – Ultra Electronics, based in Middlesex, England, has announced the purchase of ICE Corporation in Manhattan. Ultra announces that it has acquired ICE Corporation Inc. (“ICE”) based in Manhattan, Kansasfor an initial cash consideration of $8.6m. Ultra has acquired ICE from private investors, which includes the original founder. All of the management team will stay with the business. ICE designs, develops, manufactures and supports aerospace products including, motorcontrol electronics, electrothermal ice protection controllers, pneumatic valve controls andengine control interface units. ICE customers include Parker Hannifin Corporation, CessnaAircraft Company and Meggitt. The acquisition of ICE…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) of Manhattan, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about the systemic dysfunction within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the need for leadership. After sharing several examples of Kansas veterans who have been disregarded by the VA, Sen. Moran demanded accountability from VA Secretary Eric Shinseki and called for his resignation. “Veterans are waiting for action and yet the VA continues to operate in the same old bureaucratic fashion, settling for mediocrity and continued disservice to our nation’s heroes,” Sen. Moran said. “There’s…