The sunset zoo announced the death of its only tiger Wednesday in a news release. Manhattan, KS, March 26, 2014 – Sunset Zoo bid farewell today to Bob Jr., an 18-year-old male Amur tiger. Bob was euthanized Wednesday morning after receiving treatment for chronic kidney and arthritis problems over the last several years. The tiger had been under close veterinary observation, showing symptoms of renal (kidney) failure and suffering from severe arthritis. As a result, Bob’s ability to move around his exhibit was limited and he had lost significant weight due to a decreased appetite. “Ensuring all Zoo residents enjoy…
Author: KMAN Staff
Wind-driven waves come ashore in Scituate, Mass., Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Cape Cod and the islands were expected to bear the brunt of the spring storm that struck full force Wednesday. The strom could drop up to 10 inches of snow.
U.S. President Barack Obama, center, shakes hands with EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy, right, and EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, left, prior to an EU-US summit meeting at the EU Council building in Brussels on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Obama is on a one day trip to Belgium to meet EU officials and visit the WWI Flanders Field Cemetery.
On today’s In Focus, Cathy spoke with Riley County’s Blue Valley Randolph’s USD 384 Supt. Brady Burton and Riley County’s USD 378 Supt. Brad Starnes, as well as Ella Casey from Sunset Zoo and Friends of Sunset Zoo Board President, Mark Ellner.
Johnson County has been ranked as the healthiest county in the state, according to the fifth annual County Health Rankings, released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). Woodson County, located in southeast Kansas, was ranked the lowest in overall health outcomes this year. The County Health Rankings rank the overall health of nearly every county in all 50 states. The Rankings allow counties to see how well they are doing on 29 factors that influence health including smoking, education, employment, physical inactivity, and access to healthy foods. According…
As one Manhattan resident filed for candidacy, the representative currently in that spot announced he will non re-file. The Kansas Secretary of State website indicates Republican Ben Wilson has filed for the 64th district position. According to a recent press release, Wilson lives near Ogden and teaches violin lessons in Manhattan. “I love working with kids, and I have a passion for education. I want to ensure the best possible future for this next generation by enacting policies at the state level that strengthen the economy, foster job creation, preserve freedom, and enable high-quality education”, Wilson commented. Wilson has…
Kansas State University student Ross Allen, a junior in economics and philosophy and minoring in nonprofit leadership studies, has advanced to the final round of the 2014 Harry S. Truman Scholarship competition. Allen, Soldier, will interview Monday, April 7, in Kansas City, Mo., with other finalists from Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Truman scholarship winners will be announced April 16. The Truman scholarship is a national competition that provides up to $30,000 for graduate study to students committed to future careers in public service. Between 60 and 65 scholarships are awarded every year. Allen is among 204 candidates…
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Felix Hernandez pitched five innings and rookie Stefen Romero homered, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 9-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Royals left-hander Bruce Chen surrendered nine runs and 11 hits in four innings, throwing 92 pitches. Alex Gordon homered, doubled and drove in three Royals runs.
Malaysian officials say satellites searching for debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have spotted 122 possible objects in the Indian Ocean.
Some ships have been allowed to move through the Houston Ship Channel, which was closed down after an oil spill on Saturday. Environmental officials are still evaluating the damage.