Freshman right hander Levi Mavorhis pitched five and a third scoreless innings in his first career start and K-State claimed a 6-1 victory over TCU on Friday night at Tointon Family Stadium. MaVorhis (4-0) did give up eight hits, but worked his way out of trouble throughout the ballgame. Gerardo Esquivel needed just four pitches to finish the sixth inning, Jake Matthys gave up a run in two innings, and Tanner Witt shut it down in the ninth. Jared King had two hits and three RBI, a two-run double to put K-State up 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth,…
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The Baltimore Ravens selected former K-State linebacker Arthur Brown with the #56 overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Ravens traded up to select the reigning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, making a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to move up six spots for a 2nd round pick (#62 overall), 5th round pick (#165 overall), and a 6th round pick (#199 overall). The defending Super Bowl champions fulfilled a definite need by selecting Brown, who could step right in for sure-fire hall-of-famer Ray Lewis. Following the Ravens’ 34-31 win over San Francisco in New Orleans in February,…
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a black 2013 Hyundai Accent. The four door vehicle was believed to have been stolen sometime between late January 2013 and March 24, 2013. The vehicle was reported missing from Dick Edwards Hyundai at 130 East Poyntz in Manhattan. The loss of the vehicle is reported to be 18,000 dollars. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita police are investigating a woman’s allegation that she was sexually assaulted by a member of this year’s Wichita State men’s basketball team. Police Lt. Doug Nolte said Thursday the player has not been arrested or charged. Nolte did not name the player but said he has no eligibility remaining, meaning he’s technically a former player. The incident allegedly occurred over the weekend at the home of another Shocker basketball player. Police said the 20-year-old woman who is not a Wichita State student called 911 to report she woke up Sunday morning while the suspect was raping…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks to State Representative Tom Phillips of Manhattan and Brad Schoen with RCPD Police Director. [mp3-jplayer]
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) An emergency homeless shelter will open in Hutchinson Monday, thanks to a lot of help from volunteers and donors. New Beginnings says it will open the NOEL Lodge on Monday afternoon. It will have 25 beds, with men’s and women’s dormitories and three family rooms. An open house for the public will be held Saturday. The Hutchinson News reports the shelter was to open in February but was delayed after inspectors found problems with a firewall, requiring New Beginnings to raise another $25,000. Four Hutchinson churches contributed thousands of dollars in materials and labor. Other churches and…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita State University’s new strategic plan focuses on making the school an international leader in applied learning and research. The university unveiled the plan Thursday. It includes goals to strengthen Wichita State’s reputation as a research university by increasing projects and efforts to keep students on campus longer. The plan also seeks to make applied learning or research experience a part of every student’s academic career. That would allow students to apply the education they are receiving while they are in school. The Wichita Eagle reports that most applied learning currently occurs through internships or the university’s…
HAYS, Kan. (AP) A man from Colorado who had just been found guilty of a drug charge decided he didn’t want to hang around a Kansas county courthouse. Ellis County officials say Nathan Beougher of Colorado Springs, Colo., took off running Thursday after a judge revoked his bond and ordered him jailed for intent to distribute marijuana. Beougher was subdued by two law officers before he got out of the courthouse, with several other officers arriving on the scene to help. The incident happened at 5:30 p.m., shortly after most people had left the courthouse. No one was injured. The…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas crime victims and a host of other advocates and public officials are rallying for victims’ rights as part of a national awareness effort. Friday’s event starts at noon on the south side of the Kansas Statehouse. Several victims are scheduled to speak about their experiences. Others on the program include Department of Corrections Secretary Ray Roberts and Dorthy Stucky Halley, victim services director for the Kansas attorney general’s office. Following the rally, participants will hold a walk around the Statehouse grounds to promote increased rights for victims of crimes. The event coincides with National Crime Victims’…
EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) Books about a guinea pig who thinks she’s a dog and a sixth-grader who helps a neglected dog have won William Allen White Children’s Book Awards. Emporia State University announced the winners in a news release Thursday. Given since 1952, the award is one of only a few that asks young readers to pick the winners. “Guinea Dog” by Patrick Jennings won in the third- through fifth-grade category. It’s about a boy who wants a dog but is given a guinea pig instead. “Ghost Dog Secrets” by Peg Kehret won in the sixth- through eighth-grade category. It…