Levertis Horne’s trial began Tuesday in Riley County district court. Horne is accused of a home invasion which resulted in a K-State student being shot in the upper torso. Jury selection took place during the morning hours, with the trial beginning at one o’clock in Judge John F. Bosch’s courtroom. Bosch addressed a few motions before having the jury enter. He granted permission to sequester all witnesses, as requested by counsel. The 12 jurors entered the courtroom for opening statements. “It started with a knock on the door”. This was the first sentence of Prosecuting State Attorney, Kendra Lewison. She…
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Members of the beef industry and local farmers gathered to hear from different speakers during the 2013 Kansas State University Beef Conference. “Strategic Cow Herd Management Surviving and Rebuilding after Persistent Drought” was the theme for this year’s conference. Presentations took place in Frick Auditorium, located in Mosier Hall. Registration kicked off at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning. Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Oklahoma State University gave the keynote address on “Addressing Cow Herd Efficiency in a World of Mixed Messages For Producers: Matching Production Levels to Environmental Conditions”. Topics discussed included: techniques to enhance the value of low quality roughage,…
A prominent Manhattan orthopedic physician has died. KMAN news has confirmed the death of Dr. Daniel Hinkin, who was on the staff of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center. For 12 years, Hinkin worked as an orthopedic surgeon for the United States Air Force, before joining OSMC in 1997. Hinkin also served as a team physician for Kansas State University varsity sports. Hinkin was a member of several organizations which included the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Kansas Medical Society and the Riley County Medical Society. The Yorgenson Meloan Londeen Funeral home is in charge…
The Kansas City Royals continued their hot play as they pounded out a 13-0 win over the Minnesota Twins last night to open up a ten game home stand at Kauffman Stadium. Jeremy Guthrie (12-7) was superb as he tossed a four hit shut out to pick up his fourth straight decision. The heavy hitters last night for Kansas City was Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer. Hosmer had a career high five RBI’s including a 3 run home run. Moustakas had four hits with a couple of RBI’s. The Royals try to continue their winning ways tonight (Tuesday) at Kauffman…
A suspect is in custody after three people were shot dead at a township meeting in Eastern Pennsylvania. Police say the suspect, 59-year-old Rockne Newell, had a long-running dispute with the town over the possible condemnation of his property.
A teenager charged with killing a Utah soccer referee because he didn’t like the man’s call during a game pleaded guilty Monday. The case brought new attention to the issue of violence and sportsmanship in athletics.
A rezoning request was made at Monday’s Pottawatomie County Commission meeting to allow for a possible apartment complex or similar building to be constructed. The request was for a lot along Dempsey Road. During the discussion of the item, Stan Hartwich, commissioner, explained he was having a hard time approving the zoning request since they didn’t have a clear picture as to what exactly would be built on the lot. Gary Yenzer and Pat Weixelman agreed and therefore they tabled the item and sent it back to the Planning Commission along with the petition that was made against the rezoning. Department updates…
Baseball player Alex Rodriguez held a press conference before his New York Yankees took on the Chicago White Sox to address his 211 game suspension.
A makeshift memorial in Venice Beach has been set up to remember Alice Gruppioni, a bride on her honeymoon killed by a driver who plowed into a crowd of people on the boardwalk.
IOLA, Kan. (AP) Rain-swollen rivers in southeast and northeastern Kansas have claimed one life and nearly took another. Crews in Allen County recovered the body of Iola resident Zane Forbis-Burgardt, 23, in Elm Creek around 9 a.m. Sunday. The sheriff’s department says three men on inner tubes went over a small dam on the creek Saturday afternoon. The others were able to escape after their tubes flipped, but Forbis-Burgardt drowned. In northeastern Kansas, a bystander helped Wamego police officers rescue a 9-year-old girl from the Kansas River on Sunday afternoon. The high water and swift current had pulled the girl…