Kansas State University students Max Goering, senior in mathematics, McPherson, and Christine Spartz, junior in chemistry, Ellington, Conn., are the university’s newest Barry M. Goldwater scholars. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater from Arizona, the scholarship is awarded to approximately 300 college students across the country every year. Awardees receive up to $7,500 annually for college-related expenses. With 71 Goldwater scholars to date, Kansas State University ranks first among the nation’s 500 state-supported universities for the most Goldwater scholars. Goering and Spartz have active research projects and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, science or engineering…
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On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by USD 383 School Board member Aaron Estabrook and Supt. Bob Shannon, as well as Kansas State Vice President for Communications and Marketing, Jeff Morris.
The MHS girls basketball team ran thru the Centennial League at 13-0 and made their second trip to the 6A state touranment in the last three seasons, where they finished 4th. All-league honors were handed out on Tuesday as Scott Mall was named Centennial League coach of the year and Darby Price was named the Centennial league player of the year. Price and Caroline Ballard were both tabbed to the first team, while Par McNair and Savannah Roberts each received honorable mention. Roberts was the only MHS player selected to the All-Centennial League defensive team.
1st grade teacher at Northview Elementary School, Ashley Messick and Special Education Teacher at Anthony Middle School, Dr. Casey Ewy were selected as the 2014-2015 teachers of the year for the school district. Messick commented, “My greatest accomplishments have to be my students. Seeing my first graders tackle and push through all of their obstacles amazes me every year. Helping them through their struggles and sending them on as brighter, productive citizens has been and will always be my greatest accomplishment”. Ewy stated, “My greatest contributions and accomplishments in education have to do with working with students who have limited…
One person was taken to the hospital, two other possible injuries were reported, and an arrest has been made following an accident in Geary county Tuesday night. Elizabeth Ballenger (15) of Junction City was taken to the Geary Community Hospital following the accident in Junction City in the 800 block of East Chestnut. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Tammy Patterson (38)of Junction City was eastbound on Chestnut at a high rate of speed. Patterson lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole, with the vehicle coming to rest on the south side of…
The Wamego City Commission heard from the Library Board Tuesday night. Board Chair Eric Benson gave an overview of the 2013 Annual Report. He said the Board is exceptionally proud that over 44,000 people visited the Library last year, which is 10 times the population of Wamego. Director Leah Kulikowski reported that over 70,000 items were checked out, which does not include digital. All areas of the Library have seen an increase in usage, especially the public computers with free WiFi, plus the youth and adult class participants increased. Benson said the only thing that isn t keeping pace is…
Chile was struck with an 8.2 magnitude earthquake late last night. At least five people have been killed.
Washington, DC Democratic voters nominated city council member Muriel Bowser for mayor, picking her over incumbent Mayor Vincent Gray.
The Manhattan City Commission meeting started off with a bang Tuesday night as two local businessmen passionately voiced their concerns with what they called a “suffocating situation” on the North End 3rd Street. Local Businessman, Russ Weisbender has seen multiple businesses on the South End of 3rd Street receive tax-breaks and other incentives, and feels as though he and 3 other owners on the North End have just plain been forgotten about. “We’ve been slowly strangled out of business, because our access has been limited and taken away,” said Weisbender. Redevelopment of the North 3rd Street Corridor has been in…
General Motors CEO Mary Barra testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation. The committee is looking for answers from Barra about safety defects and mishandled recall of 2.6 million small cars with a faulty ignition switch that’s been linked to 13 deaths and dozen of crashes.