A U.S. Park Police helicopter removes a man in a basket from the Washington Navy Yard Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. As of late afternoon Monday 13 people were reported dead including the shooter identified as 34-year old Aaron Alexis, a former employee. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Author: KMAN Staff
Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz is being honored with the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association. The award recognizes individuals who, after receiving their Eagle Award at least 25 years ago, have distinguished themselves in their career and have shared their talents with their communities on a voluntary basis. Schulz will receive the honor at a noon luncheon Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Manhattan Country Club. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at http://www.coronadoscout.org or by calling the Council Service Center at 785-827-4461. Along with serving as university president, Schulz is president of…
As announced a few weeks ago, the Riley County Police department website has a brand new look–and Public Information Officer Mat Droge addressed Riley County Law Board members Monday regarding the new site. Law Board member Dave Lewis was the only one with a question, referring to no more weekday media briefings during most of the week. Droge responded there’s still accessibility, with the media able to contact him at any time. News releases are now posted on the website on a daily basis. Another feature of the new website is a way to check out crime in your own…
The K-State Police Department is investigating reports of an unknown male who had exposed himself to at least two individuals in the evening hours Sunday in the central area of campus. The subject was described as a white male 30-40 years of age 5’9-6’00 with a “husky build” wearing shorts and a t-shirt. The K-State community is reminded of the services such as the Wildcat Walk which is a free services to all at 785-395-SAFE. Anyone who has information about this case should contact the K-State Police Department 532-6412 or you may leave anonymous tips at ksu.edu/police/silent .
K-State cornerback Kip Daily is the Big 12 defensive player of the week after intercepting two UMASS passes on Saturday and taking one back 38 yards for a touchdown. The interceptions were the first two of Daily’s career, and this is his first Big 12 honor. Daily, a senior who has cracked the starting lineup, also had three tackles against the minutemen. He has the first multi-interception game for a Wildcat since Allen Chapman had three interceptions against Oklahoma State last season. K-State takes on Texas at 7:00 on Saturday in Austin for both teams Big 12 opener. Powercat Gameday…
“I will not support a public building commision without an advisory board”. This was a statement made by Commissioner, Robert Boyd during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed the possibility of implementing an advisory board, if a public building commisison was ever formed. All of the commissioners seemed to raise different points on the topic. Although Commission Chair, Dave Lewis stated it could be beneficial if it was done in the right way, he commented it would be difficult to find people to be on it. The public building commission, in itself, would be an “as needed” group, and…
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — It was a great night for Joe Gibbs Racing at rain-soaked Chicagoland Speedway. Matt Kenseth won the Geico 400, finishing just ahead of Gibbs teammate Kyle Busch. Kenseth entered as the top seed in the Chase for the championship and showed why after two rain delays that totaled 6 ½ hours. He passed Busch on a restart with 27 laps remaining and padded his lead in the Sprint Cup points race. Kevin Harvick finished third, followed by Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after two burned bodies were found inside a minivan in Kansas City, Kan. Police said firefighters made the discovery early Sunday while responding to a report of a vehicle fire. Police said the contents of the Oldsmobile Silhouette were burned beyond recognition. The identity of the victims will not be released until they are positively identified and their families notified. Police are asking the public to call with tips. No other information was immediately available.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former member of the Kansas State Board of Education is opposing a school finance suit, saying school districts don’t need more money. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Wichita Republican Walt Chappell submitted an amicus brief to the Kansas Supreme Court this month. He says school districts could save nearly a billion dollars by consolidating, making teachers work longer hours and cutting funding for low-income students. The school finance lawsuit accuses the state and Legislature of underfunding schools by hundreds of millions of dollars. In January, a Shawnee County District Court ruled in favor of the…
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — Residents of the southeast Kansas town of Baxter Springs are raising money to help the family of a 7-year-old girl who was accidentally shot in the eye with an arrow. The Joplin Globe reports that Jayce Cunningham has undergone surgeries at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri and another at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Mandy Kinsley is one of numerous individuals helping to plan and carry out fundraisers in upcoming weeks. Kinsley says Jayce is expected to undergo a minimum of five surgeries to save her eye. But Kinsley says it’s unknown…