President Barack Obama meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 2, 2014. Obama and Merkel are mounting a display of trans-Atlantic unity against an assertive Russia, even as sanctions imposed by Western allies seem to be doing little to change Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reasoning on Ukraine.
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Horses make their way around the track during a morning workout at Churchill Downs Friday, May 2, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. The race will be held on Saturday.
A finally Friday edition of “The Game” on KMAN gets you set for a big sports weekend. The Royals open up a huge series in KC against the Detroit Tigers. The Royals are two games back of the Tigers for first place in the division, what are your expectations for the weekend in KC? The K-State baseball team heads down south to Ft. Worth to take on TCU, how important is this series for Kansas State to get out of the cellar in the Big 12? The NBA playoffs have been absolutely amazing with a possibility of six game 7’s this weekend. All that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.
UPDATE: A Fort Riley man was taken to Stormont Vail in Topeka, via Lifestar, after wrecking his motorcryle. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports 32 year old Rogger Webb was driving his 2003 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on K13, when he lost control of it and struck a wooden post on the side of the road. KMAN has not yet received word on his condition, but Webb was wearing a helment during the accident. ———— original story: A motorcycle accident reported just before 5 p.m. has resulted in the closure of a portion of K-13 near Tuttle Creek Dam. Authorities closed the highway…
A deadly flash flood parted Robert Rogers from his wife and four children in 2003. Their minivan was swept off a Kansas highway on their way back from Wichita by the flood and left him the only survivor of the family. Rogers is the Founder of Mighty in the Land Ministry with Knights of Columbus is in Manhattan on May 2, to share his story with the group’s State Convention. “My wife and four children were killed in that flash flood. So I really didn’t know what to do.” he told KMAN, “I’m only here by the grace of God and I said…
The Riley County Police Department has announced the recipient of the second annual RCPD Scholarship Award. Abbie Boyda, the daughter of Lt. Steve Boyda and Dispatch Supervisor Kim Boyda as well as Brian and Jennifer Keller, was awarded this $500.00 scholarship in April of this year after a selection process conducted throughout the months prior. She is currently attending school in Nebraska for X-Ray and CT Radiography as well as Imaging Informatics. She plans to graduate from this higher education in August of 2015. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be the dependent son or daughter of an active,…
Two people have been arrested by Junction City Police on aggravated battery charges, with victims reported to have substantial injuries. Junction City police Friday, with the assistance of the Junction City/ Geary County S.W.A.T team, executed a search warrant at 48 Riley Manor. Police say this was a result of two separate Aggravated Battery cases reported. Victims in both cases allegedly sustained substantial injuries. Two subjects were arrested and a firearm was located.Joshua Dantzler,28, of Junction City and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery. Datnzler is being held at the Geary County Detention Center and the juvenile…
Riley County Police are investigating a complaint of aggravated battery and battery. At approximately 3:20 AM Friday RCPD made contact with two victims, identified as males, ages 24 and 25. Names and personal information have been withheld in an attempt to protect them from further victimization. Both victims say they were approached by three unknown males, near the intersection of 11th Street and Thurston, as they were walking away from the Aggieville Business District. One victim received significant facial injury and was transported by Riley County EMS to a hospital in Wichita for treatment. The unknown males have been described…
Dignitaries from government, education, family, military business, media, and church shared a few moments of their time during an observance of the National Day of Prayer in Ogden. The Ogden Elementary School “Panthers” orchestra also participated. Rev. Rachael Williams Glenn talked to the group about how praying for people really activates us to do really something, as opposed to just complaining about situations. She adds that’s where the power of prayer comes from. The theme of the event was “One Voice United in Prayer.” Organizer Don Sturdevant says the Ogden celebration has been going on for at least 10 years, but…
Ukrainian forces have launched what appears to be its first major assault against pro-Russian forces who have seized government buildings in eastern Ukraine. Pro-Russian residents are setting up barricdes to keep the Ukrainian troops out.