ESPN announced the bracket for the upcoming Puerto Rico Tipoff, and K-State will tip off the entire tournament on Thursday, November 21st against Charlotte at 9:30am central time. The Cats would play either Georgetown or Northeastern on Friday, November 22nd, potentially in the semifinals. K-State would then face either defending national runner-up Michigan, VCU, Florida State, or Long Beach State in the final game on Saturday, November 23rd. K-State returns six players who saw significant action last season led by seniors Shane Southwell and Will Spradling, along with juniors Thomas Gipson and Nino Williams. The Cats saw three underclassmen transfer,…
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Salvage crews are working against time to right and remove the shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship, which is steadily being crushed under its own weight on its granite seabed off the Tuscan island of Giglio.
Angered over the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, civil rights leaders plan more protests this week and vigils in dozens of cities next weekend.
Beginning Wednesday, July 17, the intersection of Charles Little Way and Tecumseh Road will be closed for road construction. This closing is related to the Tecumseh/Quivera Phase IIA storm sewer project. Local access to residences will be maintained throughout the project, but through traffic will be diverted to Claflin Avenue and College Heights Road. The project is expected to last 8-12 weeks. Please drive slowly, obey all posted traffic control signs and use caution around the work zone. Travelers are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes during construction. The City of Manhattan and Middlecreek Construction Incorporated appreciate…
Union Pacific Railroad will be repairing the roadway portion of East Chestnut starting Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Beginning at 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM. East Chestnut will be closed to through traffic with detours being posted. The detour route will be via Washington Street via Ash Street and Washington Street Via 6th Street and East Street. Note: Full access to all businesses within the affected will be provided areas via the detours which will be posted. The work involved includes repairing the asphalt roadway work which was worked on last fall, as a part of the railroad crossings, in order…
Tickets are now on sale to Brew at the Zoo; an annual fundraiser hosted by Friends of Sunset Zoo in support of wildlife conservation. Sample hand-crafted beer from Tallgrass Brewing Co., food by Hy-Vee and sweet treats from Varsity Donuts. Guests are invited to roam among the beer and food tasting stations, while enjoying the musical talents of Russell Sawyer, a home brewing demonstration and firkin tapping by Tallgrass brewers, live animal encounters, and Sunset Zoo’s animal collection! MHK Trolley will provide free trolley services to Brew-goers from City Park and Complete’s Photo Booth will return for this year’s event.…
Attorney General Eric Holder says the killing of Trayvon Martin was a tragic, unnecessary shooting, but an opportunity to speak honestly about emotionally charged issues. Holder spoke to the Delta Sigma Theta convention in Washington.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pushing to let nominees win approval with a simple majority of Senators’ backing instead of the 60-vote threshold that has stalled many nominations.
The Pottawatomie County Commissioners brought in Wabunsee County to listen as the reports of the November and May pull tests on the Belvue Bridge were discussed and recommendations made by both representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation and BG Consultants. Dave Megger, with KDOT, discussed how the two pull tests showed the strength of the bridge to be far less than the recommendations. The November tests showed a PSI of 33, where the proper recommendations would hold that the strength of the concrete needs to be between 175 to 250. Because of this lack of strength, the bridge would…
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