More evidence and testimony was heard Friday morning in the trial of Lavertis Horne concerning a home invasion which according to Riley County Police resulted in a Kansas State University student being shot. Horne is facing multiple charges including aggravated robbery and aggravated battery. At about 10:30 am, the jury was released for their lunch break and instructed to return at 11:45 am to hear closing arguments. KMAN will continue to bring you the latest as the trial continues.
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Number three out of a list of more than 100 is impressive, and that’s where Manhattan ended up in this year’s ranking by Forbes for “Best Small Place For Business and Careers.” That’s up from last year’s fifth place ranking, but down a bit from the number one achievement in 2011. John Pagen, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Vice President for Economic Development says there’s nothing wrong with what some might say is bouncing around. Pagen says we’re bouncing around in the very top tier, which is the very best place to be. Meanwhile, Manhattan’s major industries were listed as education,…
K-State’s 15th known commitment for the 2014 recruiting class is a big one. The Wildcats got a commitment late Wednesday night from D’Vonta Derricott, a 6-2, 215 pound linebacker from Garden City Junior College. Derricott announced his decision on twitter. Dvonta-Derricott RVA @dvonta20 I just verbaled to Kansas st Derricott is a three star prospect with offers from over thirty schools according to Rivals.com. He chose K-State over Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and Wisconsin among many others. Stay connected to all things KSU on the go just text EMAW to 88474 For full video wrap-ups,…
The Big 12 released it’s conference men’s basketball schedule Thursday, just weeks after K-State finalized it’s non-conference schedule. K-State will start conference play on January 4th at home against Oklahoma State. The Wildcats then play at Kansas a week later with a road trip to TCU sandwiched between the two Big 12 favorites. The schedule then lightens up back-to-back home games against West Virginia and Oklahoma. K-State’s bye in conference play is before a tough stretch of two games in three days against Texas and Kansas, though both games are in Manhattan. The close to the Wildcats league schedule is…
Life is good for Kansas State University students, who were once again named among the happiest students in the nation, according to the 2014 edition of the Princeton Review’s “The Best 378 Colleges.” The book only recognizes 15 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year colleges and four international colleges as being the best in higher education. The list includes detailed profiles of the colleges with rating scores for all schools in eight categories. It also includes rankings of the top 20 schools in 62 categories based on The Princeton Review’s survey of students attending the colleges. The student surveys rank…
A wildfire is spreading quickly in Southern California’s inland mountains. The fire has burned at least 9 square miles and forced 1,500 people to evacuate from several small mountain communities.
Security remains on high alert in Yemen after top officials claim they have foiled plots by al-Qaida to take over key cities in southern Yemen and attack strategic ports and gas facilities.
Danny Duffy made his first start on the mound in over a year after recovering from Tommy John surgery. At times he looked phenomenal, and at times he looked spotty. Duffy needed 90 plus pitches just to get over three innings of work, he did strike out seven during that span. He was replaced by Louis Coleman and the bullpen stayed true in a 5-2 victory for Kansas City. Once Duffy left the game, Louis Coleman (2-0) and three more Kansas City relievers managed to navigate the next four plus innings. All-Star closer Greg Holland worked around a single by…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Attorneys for a Manhattan doctor accused of having employees illegally dispense prescriptions are trying again to persuade a federal judge that he won’t flee if he’s released on bail. Dr. Michael P. Schuster’s lawyers said in a federal court filing Wednesday that the Manhattan doctor’s wife has moved $474,000 from overseas accounts back to the U.S. since May. The defense also said the couple is willing to surrender personal property and the deeds to their real estate holdings. Schuster is being held without bail on four counts involving what authorities contend was the illegal distribution of drugs…
At Wednesday’s Manhattan Ogden school board meeting, a decision was made on which direction the budget for the 2013-2014 school year will go, but the decision was far from unanimous as it ended with a split vote of 4-3. The three opposing Option 4 of the budget was board members Aaron Estabrook, Darrel Edie, and Leah Fliter. Option 4 would increase the mill levy to 52.464, which for home owners would be a $73 increase. The notice was approved for publication and will be brought back at their next meeting on August 21. At Anthony Middle School, some 7th grade…