Wednesday night held yet another USD 383 school board meeting and with that a few discussion. One that will be brought back at a future meeting after some review is that of the course proposals for the 2014-2015 school year. Jeanne Disney, Director of Secondary Education, and Carol Adams, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, brought forth their presentation. Their initial recommendations for the high school included the addition of five new courses. Those are Media and Public Relations, Project Management and Resource Scheduling, Java Computer Programming, Honors Investigation in Science, and Creative Writing. Discussion and concern came about the Java Computer Programming class as…
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Michelle Price scored a career-high 25 points and her Wichita State teammates assisted by getting off to a fast start as the Shockers cruised to an easy 69-46 victory over the Kansas State Women’s Basketball team before an announced crowd of 3,914 Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum. Coming off an 84-39 loss on Saturday at Texas-El Paso, the Wildcats were facing a deficit right away as the Shockers controlled the opening tipoff and five seconds into the game were on the board thanks to a layup by Alex Harden. Wichita State increased their early lead to 10-0 before Kelly Thompson…
A mid week edition of “The Game” gets you set for K-State men’s basketball in Puerto Rico as they open up the tourney with Charlotte on Thursday morning. The women’s basketball team takes on Wichita State from Bramlage Coliseum to try and bounce back from a loss at UTEP. Kansas and Oklahoma State picked up big wins last night in the world of college hoops. Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart leading the way for their respective teams. How good are the Jayhawks and the Cowboys? Big 12 coaches teleconference sound as the Big 12 football coaches prepare for another weekend in the Big 12 conference. Baylor and Oklahoma State is the big game this weekend in the world of college football and what kind of game can be expected down in Stillwater? All that plus, “You can’t be serious” to close out another version of “The Game” on KMAN.
A mid week edition of “The Game” gets you set for K-State men’s basketball in Puerto Rico as they open up the tourney with Charlotte on Thursday morning. The women’s basketball team takes on Wichita State from Bramlage Coliseum to try and bounce back from a loss at UTEP. Kansas and Oklahoma State picked up big wins last night in the world of college hoops. Joel Embiid and Marcus Smart leading the way for their respective teams. How good are the Jayhawks and the Cowboys? Big 12 coaches teleconference sound as the Big 12 football coaches prepare for another weekend in the Big 12 conference. Baylor and Oklahoma State is the big game this weekend in the world of college football and what kind of game can be expected down in Stillwater? All that plus, “You can’t be serious” to close out another version of “The Game” on KMAN.
Florida Republican Rep. Henry “Trey” Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year on probation. As part of a plea agreement Radel acknowledged he agreed to buy the cocaine for $250
President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton and their wives laid a wreath at the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame in Arlington National Cemetery two days ahead of the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination.
Wamego will be making changes to the 911 system. At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Merl Page reviewed what was learned after further study since the issue was tabled from the last meeting. He said technology upgrades with the telephone system will not be compatible with the existing system, but he feels a short-term patch can be installed in order to use the existing system, allowing ample time to study the best 911 system available. He said this would provide ample time to transition to a long-term system. Commissioner Bill Ditto said this was the necessary step in order…
The Manhattan High football team won at least a share of the Centennial League title for the fifth consecutive season. Indian head man Joe Schartz was named Centennial League coach of the year by his peers. The Tribe earned a total of 16 spots on the all-Centennial team released this week. Two MHS seniors received a pair of nods on the first team, Bret Fehr at wide receiver and returner, and Jonah Webber at linebacker and punter. Fellow seniors Brandon Nowlin on the defensive line and Ethan Fabrizius at defensive back also made the first team. Five Indians were selected…
Further details have been released regarding the aggravated robbery that occurred at Dara’s Conveniance Store around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday. A description of the suspect and pictures were released Wednesday evening. The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 5’7″ and having a slender build. He was wearing a black or dark blue hooded sweatshirt with the words “FIT HAPPENS” written on the front of the sweatshirt in white lettering. Additionally, the suspect was wearing torn blue jeans, black and white sneakers, reflective sunglasses, and a black face wrap/mask. The suspect was also armed with a black in color…
Further details have been released regarding the aggravated robbery that occurred at Dara’s Conveniance Store around 2:45 a.m. Wednesday. A description of the suspect and pictures were released Wednesday evening. The suspect is described as being a white male, approximately 5’7″ and having a slender build. He was wearing a black or dark blue hooded sweatshirt with the words “FIT HAPPENS” written on the front of the sweatshirt in white lettering. Additionally, the suspect was wearing torn blue jeans, black and white sneakers, reflective sunglasses, and a black face wrap/mask. The suspect was also armed with a black in color…