The Army psychiatrist accused in the deadliest mass shooting ever on a U.S. military installation told jurors that evidence would “clearly show” he was the gunman during the attack on Fort Hood, but he insisted it wouldn’t tell the whole story.
Author: KMAN Staff
The US military evacuated non-essential government personnel from Yemen on Tuesday due to the high risk of attack by al-Qaida. Yemeni authorities insist the capital is safe after major intelligence operations foiled several plots.
A Junction City minister accused of several molestation charges has decided not to go forward with a signed plea agreement, and has fired his attorney. That was the word from Geary County court Tuesday, with Jordan Young, 26, announcing those intentions in open court, with the appointment of a public defender set for Thursday. Young was a music minister at the Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City when the aggravated indecent liberties and aggravated criminal sodomy cases allegedly occurred, from 2008 to 2012. Six different cases are involved.
Levertis Horne’s trial began Tuesday in Riley County district court. Horne is accused of a home invasion which resulted in a K-State student being shot in the upper torso. Jury selection took place during the morning hours, with the trial beginning at one o’clock in Judge John F. Bosch’s courtroom. Bosch addressed a few motions before having the jury enter. He granted permission to sequester all witnesses, as requested by counsel. The 12 jurors entered the courtroom for opening statements. “It started with a knock on the door”. This was the first sentence of Prosecuting State Attorney, Kendra Lewison. She…
Members of the beef industry and local farmers gathered to hear from different speakers during the 2013 Kansas State University Beef Conference. “Strategic Cow Herd Management Surviving and Rebuilding after Persistent Drought” was the theme for this year’s conference. Presentations took place in Frick Auditorium, located in Mosier Hall. Registration kicked off at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning. Extension Beef Cattle Specialist with Oklahoma State University gave the keynote address on “Addressing Cow Herd Efficiency in a World of Mixed Messages For Producers: Matching Production Levels to Environmental Conditions”. Topics discussed included: techniques to enhance the value of low quality roughage,…
K-State has rewarded baseball head coach Brad Hill for a Big 12 championship season with a five-year contract that will last through the 2018 season. Hill’s base salary will increase from $220,000 to $265,000 in 2013-14, and with retention incentives Hill is guaranteed $1.735 million over the life of the contract. The contract’s average compensation is $292,000 over that five year period. Hill led the Wildcats to a program-best 45 wins and the first ever Super Regional in K-State history this past season. The Wildcats won a Big 12 championship along the way, their first conference title in 80 years.…
A prominent Manhattan orthopedic physician has died. KMAN news has confirmed the death of Dr. Daniel Hinkin, who was on the staff of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center. For 12 years, Hinkin worked as an orthopedic surgeon for the United States Air Force, before joining OSMC in 1997. Hinkin also served as a team physician for Kansas State University varsity sports. Hinkin was a member of several organizations which included the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Kansas Medical Society and the Riley County Medical Society. The Yorgenson Meloan Londeen Funeral home is in charge…
The Kansas City Royals continued their hot play as they pounded out a 13-0 win over the Minnesota Twins last night to open up a ten game home stand at Kauffman Stadium. Jeremy Guthrie (12-7) was superb as he tossed a four hit shut out to pick up his fourth straight decision. The heavy hitters last night for Kansas City was Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer. Hosmer had a career high five RBI’s including a 3 run home run. Moustakas had four hits with a couple of RBI’s. The Royals try to continue their winning ways tonight (Tuesday) at Kauffman…
A suspect is in custody after three people were shot dead at a township meeting in Eastern Pennsylvania. Police say the suspect, 59-year-old Rockne Newell, had a long-running dispute with the town over the possible condemnation of his property.
A teenager charged with killing a Utah soccer referee because he didn’t like the man’s call during a game pleaded guilty Monday. The case brought new attention to the issue of violence and sportsmanship in athletics.