Proposed new flood maps will reflect changes to local flood risks. The Federal Emergency Management Agency released the new proposed flood maps recently. Planning and Development Director, Monty Wedel shared details about upcoming informational meetings, during Monday’s Riley County Commission meeting. These meetings will be conducted in order to inform the public about the new flood plain maps, and answer any questions regarding flood risks, insurance, etc. The first meeting will be September 12th from 4-7 p.m. at the Manhattan Fire Department headquarters, and the second will be September 27th from 4-7 p.m. at the Manhattan City Commission Room. ————-…
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Only a few items on their Monday agenda, the Pottawatomie County Commission had a few department updates to go over. Scott Schwinn, County Sanitarian and Transfer Station Supervisor, explained to the commission there has been some issues with people not properly maintaining their lagoons and therefore he wants to implement a campaign to get things changed. Schwinn mentioned he’ll be sending out letter, doing inspections, and if need be he’ll be having the county attorney involved for legal action. Schwinn also reminded the commission they will be having their free day on October 5. Leslie Campbell, Health Department Director, gave…
The Big 12 Conference announced Monday morning that K-State and Texas will kick off at 7:00pm in Austin on Saturday night, September 21st. The game between the Cats and Longhorns will be televised nationally by ABC for the second straight season. K-State extended their winning streak to five against Texas with a 42-24 victory last December that sealed up the 2012 Big 12 championship. Both the Cats and Longhorns are 1-1, as the Longhorns are licking their wounds following a 40-21 rout at the hands of BYU. Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz was fired after the Cougars gashed Texas for 550…
The Big 12 Conference named K-State senior Tramaine Thompson as its special teams player of the week following his performance in the Cats’ 48-27 win over Louisiana on Saturday night. Thompson amassed 234 all-purpose yards, with 94 in kick returns, 94 in punt returns and 46 receiving. The Jenks, OK native took back the second half kickoff from the Ragin’ Cajuns 94 yards for a touchdown, had a 79-yard punt return that set up a one-yard plunge by Jake Waters, and caught two passes for 46 yards. With the kickoff-return score, Thompson became the third player in school history to…
North Dakota State shocked the college football world by knocking off K-State 24-21 to open up the 2013 season. Bison quarterback Brock Jensen threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns along with a rushing TD. He led the game winning drive in the 4th quarter that lasted over eight minutes, as NDSU converted four consecutive third downs. K-State coach Bill Snyder was so impressed with Jensen’s performance that he mailed this hand-written note to the Bison signal calller. Social media was abuzz with admiration for Snyder when a photo of the letter was released via Twitter on Sunday: North Dakota…
AUTSIN, Texas (AP) Texas has fired defensive coordinator Manny Diaz a day after one of the worst defensive performances in the history of the program. Longhorns coach Mack Brown announced the move in a statement Sunday, and says that former Longhorns defensive coordinator and Syracuse coach Greg Robinson will replace Diaz. Brown says: “Our performance on defense last night was unacceptable, and we need to change that.” BYU ran for 550 yards, the most ever allowed by Texas, in a 40-21 victory against the Longhorns on Saturday night.
Updated Monday at 10:30 a.m.: On Sunday, September 8, 2013 at approximately 2:30 PM, Officers with the Riley County Police Department were dispatched to the residence of John Burroughs, 68, located at 2500 Farm Bureau Road Lot #277; to conduct a welfare check. At the residence, officers discovered the deceased body of John Burroughs. Due to evidence at the scene this death has been ruled a homicide. The investigation of this incident is ongoing. The Riley County Police Department asks those with information pertaining to the murder of John Burroughs to please contact RCPD (785-537-2112) or the Manhattan Riley County…
Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking in London, said he appreciates the feelings of people who say the US should keep its hands off Syria. However, Kerry said the same people should tell dictators to keep their hands off chemical weapons.
Connecticut police say one adult and 12 children were taken to hospitals after an amusement ride malfunctioned at a fair, sending riders crashing into each other.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.(AP) — It was Kansas City’s most lopsided season-opening victory in 50 years, a perfect start to the Andy Reid era. Alex Smith threw two early touchdown passes, Kansas City’s defense dominated all day and the Chiefs handled the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-2 on Sunday. Jamaal Charles ran for 77 yards and a touchdown before leaving with a quadriceps injury, but that was about the only negative for guys in red. “You want to win every game you possibly can in the National Football League, that’s what you strive for. You work so stinking hard for every week, then you…