Grief stricken Nigerian parents await news of abducted girls, escapees recount experiences.
Author: KMAN Staff
A second body has been recovered in the fiery crash of a hot-air balloon. Virginia State Police said the body was found Saturday as more than 100 searchers continued to hunt for a third victim. None of the victims has been identified.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The owner of the Kansas City Power and Light District has filed a defamation lawsuit against attorneys who claimed in an earlier lawsuit that the district discriminated against minority customers. The Kansas City Star reports Cordish Companies and two related entities filed a defamation suit this week against two attorneys who filed the earlier lawsuit on behalf of Glen Cusimano.
On today’s In Focus, we joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Manhattan during a live teleconference. Also, Cathy talked to Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Kansas State University, Dale Herspring.
On Saturday, Ben Wilson announced his withdrawal from the District 64 legislative race. “I like to stick with what I’ve started and not quit, so this was a difficult decision for me,” Wilson said. “But after much thought and prayer and talking with several personal mentors, I have decided that it is the right thing to do.” Wilson says that the biggest reason for this move was Kathy Martin’s decision to run for the House seat. “Overall I like what I have seen of Kathy, and I know that she is a strong candidate that I can support. Now that…
Around 80 bicyclists enjoyed this year’s Cycle CASA event, which featured two separate bike routes. Both the long route and the short route began at the Poyntz shelter in Manhattan City Park, and both had several stops along the way. Participants rode there bikes anywhere from 12 miles to 67 miles. Traditionally, the event is held on the second Saturday of every May, to raise awareness and support of the Sunflower CASA volunteers. The program trains volunteers to advocate for neglected and abused children within the court system. Executive Director of Sunflower CASA, Jayme Morris-Hardeman said they usually have between…
A hot-air balloon caught fire and is believed to have crashed in Virginia after colliding with a power line Friday night, according to state police, who say a pilot and two passengers were on board.
A French government official has told 34 World War II veterans at the U.S. Military Academy that they have France’s eternal gratitude for fighting in the D-Day invasion 70 years ago.
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications The K-State baseball team was shut out, 8-0, in the series opener against No. 7 Oklahoma State on Friday at Tointon Family Stadium. Oklahoma State starting pitcher Jon Perrin struck out 10 and allowed four K-State hits in his second shutout of the season. The right-hander needed 129 pitches to get through the nine innings. K-State (24-26, 4-15 Big 12), meanwhile, surrendered 11 hits to the Cowboys (36-13, 14-5 Big 12), including eight in the first three innings that helped drive in five runs. The shutout for Oklahoma State was its first of the…
An accident at the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and Blue River Hills Road Friday afternoon resulted in several injuries. According to the Riley County Police Department’s Twitter account, the accident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. Friday and up to four people were injured and a couple of those injuries may have been serious. The accident resulted in some delays at the intersection for a time and traffic was diverted. KMAN will have more information on this story as it becomes available.