Los Angeles Clippers fans are applauding the reported deal that has former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer buying the team for $2 billion. Shelly Sterling negotiated the deal after her husband was recorded making racist remarks.
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Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post, New York, and Ansun Sujoe of Fort Worth, Texas share the title of Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. It’s the first time in 52 years that two spellers share the championship.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer is warning of a growing humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, where he’s spending two weeks as part of an international relief effort. Colyer is a plastic surgeon. Speaking by telephone Thursday from the African nation, Colyer said conditions are deteriorating as residents attempt to flee fighting between rebels and government forces. Colyer says residents are battling overcrowding in relief camps, heavy rains and lack of food. He says residents face risk of famine in the coming months in a region of the world that has been plagued by violence. The lieutenant governor…
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is holding an active-shooter workshop at the Jewish center in Kansas where a Missouri man opened fire in a rampage that left three people dead. Frazier Glenn Cross Jr., of Aurora, Missouri, is charged with capital murder in the April 13 shooting deaths of a 69-year-old man and his 14-year-old grandson at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. He’s also charged with murder in the death of 53-year-old Terri LaManno at the nearby Village Shalom retirement center in Leawood. More than 150 people were expected to attend Friday’s workshop…
One person is dead after two tractor-trailers collided and burst into flames in Northwestern Oklahoma, Thursday. Aerial video shows the fiery wreckage.
A rebel rocket attack brought down a Ukrainian military helicopter ferrying out troops, including a general, on the outskirts of Slovyansk, killing at least 12 people onboard. The incident highlights the dangers of unfolding guerrilla warfare.
A Fort Riley soldier was arrested for possession of child pornography back in July of last year, but appeared in Geary County District Court Thursday. Sean Vincent (28) faces multiple charges of child pornography stemming from this arrest. His case was continued for another status hearing on June 24th, and his bond remains at $100,000. ———————- A Manhattan man, facing several charges-including aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, appeared in Geary County District Court Thursday. Trevor Triffet (20), was arrested on May 20th, around 4:30 p.m., in Manhattan, and the reported victim in this case is a 12 year old female. His case was…
K-State’s McCain Auditorium was visited Thursday by about 1,500 FFA members from all over the state, accounting for a large part of the 8,800 member organization. Their annual convention celebrates the success of the association throughout the past year, including recognizing career development events, celebrating supervised agricultural experiences and even recognizing new chapters in the association. “FFA members are amazing individuals,” State FFA reporter Daryl Simmons told KMAN, “I’m always impressed by the caliber of young adults that we have at this convention and all across the state.” Activities range from career development events to the recognition of proficiency winners.…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum Director, Richard Pitts and board member, Melissa Prescott, as well as Chris Fox and Matt Carlson with Fox Home Innovations, and Kansas State University Police Captain, Don Stubbings.
Although the item was brought to the Riley County Commission a week ago, commissioners revisited the topic during their Thursday meeting to finalize the sale. County Counselor, Clancy Holeman provided a brief review of previous discussions, as Steve Springer has expressed interest in purchasing a .36 acre piece of land from the county for a zip line recreational park. Holeman has been assisting Springer with the process, and has been in contact with title companies to look into the next steps. The commission unanimously approved the resolution, and the review of a publication notice, authorizing the sale of the real…