Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine, right, receives an honorary cap from Braves President John Schuerholz during a news conference at Turner Field after being elected to the baseball’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, in Atlanta. Also elected were former Braves teammate Greg Maddux and Frank Thomas, who will all join managers Bobby Cox, Joe Torre, and Tony La Russa in the next induction.
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White House press secretary Jay Carney speaks during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, where he discussed topics including former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ book and press access at the White House.
A mid week version of “The Game” on KMAN recaps the Kansas State men’s basketball team win over TCU last night down in Ft. Worth. It is the 10th straight win for the Wildcats after starting the season 2-3. Kansas is next up for the Cats on Saturday in Lawrence, will the Cats have any chance to win that ball game? The women’s basketball team is back in Bramlage tonight against #15 Oklahoma State. Can the Wildcats make it a good ball game? Last night in Big 12 hoops, Iowa State stays undefeated by taking down Baylor, are the Cyclones the team to beat now in the Big 12? MHS basketball picks up a sweep at Washburn Rural last night and will have Shawnee Heights in town on Friday night. All that and much more on “The Game” on Newsradio 1350 KMAN.
FORT RILEY, Kan. – A Soldier with Company A, 101st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, died in a vehicular-related incident Jan. 7 at a Fort Riley motor pool. Spc. Ryan T. Christensen, 29, of Layton, Utah, was a petroleum supply specialist. “Two Families suffered a great loss yesterday – Ryan’s and ours,” Col. John W. Reynolds II, 1st ABCT commander, said. “We continue to provide support to both as we begin to come to terms with this tragedy.” The incident is under investigation.
Wamego’s new year begins with sewer issues. At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Merl Page introduced Norman Hupe, who told about a sewer backup problem he had on Christmas Eve. Hupe stated he’s lived in the Country Club Addition for more than 30 years and had no problems until the last four years. He said he’s had a backup problem about every year, and the last time the sewer line was cleaned out, it was full of grease. Page emphasized that besides grease, disposable wipes flushed in the system have been a real problem in the area. He noted…
A U.S. Air Force Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in a coastal area of eastern England during a training mission on Tuesday night, killing all four crew members aboard, officials said.
The White House says former NBA player Dennis Rodman’s travel to North Korea with a team of retired basketball stars was considered private travel, and not subject to government review.
A 25 point fourth quarter pushed the Manhattan High girls past Washburn Rural 57-51 for their first win over the Lady Blues since the 2012 substate final. Caroline Ballard came alive in the second half with 24 of her 26 in the third and fourth quarters to lead the way. It was much needed with leading scorer Darby Price battling foul trouble most of the game. The Tribe trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half before rallying to battle back in the fourth quarter. The Manhattan High boys won their first four games by an average…
Thomas Gipson scored 19 points and Marcus Foster added 16 as 25th-ranked Kansas State fought off an upset bid from a stubborn TCU squad as the Wildcats downed the Horned Frogs 65-47 Tuesday night in Big 12 action at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum in Ft. Worth, Texas. After committing six early turnovers, K-State righted the ship and opened up a 31-21 halftime lead while winning the battle of the rebounds handily. However, sloppy play and poor shooting early in the second half allowed TCU to make a run and cut the lead to 36-33 during one stretch which saw TCU outscore K-State…
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (AP) A 41-year-old Independence man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 35-year-old girlfriend. The Independence Daily Reporter says Russell McQueen Arndt was arrested early Monday in the death of Rebecca Ann Whittley. Montgomery County prosecutor Larry Markle says the stabbing death occurred sometime over the weekend, but Whittley’s body wasn’t found until 2:30 a.m. Monday when officers went to the couple’s home to check on her. Earlier that night Arndt was picked up in the northern part of the county and told deputies his girlfriend may have been injured at…