KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alex Gordon and Eric Hosmer each had run-scoring singles in the eighth, Luis Mendoza pitched seven innings of four-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Sunday for their fifth straight win. Aaron Crow (2-1) worked a scoreless eighth to earn a victory that gave the Royals their longest winning streak since taking seven in a row form Sept. 10-17, 2011. With one out in the eighth, Chris Getz singled and stole second off reliever Hector Ambriz (1-3). Gordon, who was 1 for 18 on this homestand, singled to center…
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After Kansas State pulled out a thrilling come from behind win against Oregon State in game one of the Super Regional’s in Corvallis, the Wildcats were just one win away from the College World Series. The Beaver offense came to play and they got things going quick in a 12-4 victory over K-State to force an all or nothing game three Monday night at Goss Stadium. Oregon State blasted out five runs on six hits in the first inning alone, and that is after the Wildcat pitching staff held the Beavers to just seven hits total in game one. Oregon…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A would-be robber wrote a note demanding money at a Wichita restaurant. But he wrote the note on his own check reorder form. Wichita police say the man entered the Spangles restaurant in east Wichita early Saturday. Police Sgt. Scott Brunow told WIBW that the man handed the note demanding money to a cashier. However, he left on foot a short time later after not getting anything. When police looked at the note, they discovered it had been written on a check reorder form and had the man’s name and address on it. Officers went by the…
“Water, Water” was the theme of this year’s 25th Annual Garden Tour. Riley County Extension Master Gardener’s hosted the event Sunday afternoon. From 1:00-5:00 p.m., participants had the chance to view five gardens throughout Manhattan. All of the garden’s features waterfalls, ponds, and other water wonders. Master Gardeners were spread out through the five locations to provide additional information. Some of the key concepts for a “water wise” yard include: watering deeply and infrequently, irrigating in the early morning, monitoring the weather and using drip irrigation. The five home gardens are listed below: -Jim and Sally Lindquist-1500 Sharingbrook Drive -Kirk…
Riley County Emergency responders assisted a worker at the West Stadium construction site, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Friday morning. Officials transported the man by ambulance after an accident. No details were available regarding what kind of accident took place, but the man was released from Mercy Regional Health Center. According to a Mortenson Construction spokesman, the man will be back to work on Monday. No other details are available at this time.
Ross Kivett’s double in the ninth inning set up a game-tying single by Tanner Witt then a four-run tenth inning allowed Kansas State to rally for a 6-2 victory over number three National seed Oregon State before 3,574 Saturday night at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon in Game 1 of the best of three NCAA Super Regional. After the game was scoreless through three and a half innings, the Beavers took a 2-0 lead on a two-run homer by Michael Conforto off starter Joe Flattery. Meanwhile, Oregon State starter Matt Boyd kept the Wildcats off the scoreboard for five innings…
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is in the hospital undergoing treatment for a lung infection, the South African government said Saturday.
Philadelphia plans to change its regulations over building demolitions, including site safety plans, added inspections and mandatory drug testing for heavy machinery operators following a deadly building collapse that killed six people.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Police in Wichita believe a man found dead near a utility pole was electrocuted while trying to steal copper. KAKE-TV reports a passer-by called 911 after finding the body Friday afternoon in southern Wichita. Police Lt. Dennis Wilson says a bicycle was leaning against a power pole. A flashlight and bolt cutters were found nearby. Investigators believe the man attempted to cut a 7,200-volt power line and was electrocuted sometime overnight. The man was thought to be in his 20s. He was not immediately identified. Information from: KAKE-TV.
Beginning Monday, June 10, 2013, the Linear Trail will be closed from Richards Drive and K-18 to Rosencutter Road for approximately four weeks. Pedestrians and trial users will be detoured along Richards Drive and Rosencutter Road, to the intersection of K-18 where a pedestrian crosswalk signal can be activated. This closing is part of the Western Interceptor Sewer project. Pedestrians and trail users should follow all posted detour signs and exercise caution in the project area. For questions or comments, please contact Brian Johnson, Principal Civil Engineer, at 785-587-2455 or by email at johnsonb@cityofmhk.com.