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,…
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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.
https://1350kman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Bill-Snyder.mp3 Coach Snyder’s press conference at K-State football media day.
The defending Big 12 champions opened their doors to the media on Monday after three practices in fall camp. K-State must replace a Heisman finalist in former quarterback Collin Klein, as well as nine starters on defense. As for the quarterbacks, it doesn’t appear either Daniel Sams or Jake Waters has jumped ahead of the other. “I’m not able to tell you anything differently than what I did out of spring practice,” head coach Bill Snyder said. “I think both of them are being very competitive and both of them are working extremely diligently. Both of them are providing quality…
A rezoning request was made at Monday’s Pottawatomie County Commission meeting to allow for a possible apartment complex or similar building to be constructed. The request was for a lot along Dempsey Road. During the discussion of the item, Stan Hartwich, commissioner, explained he was having a hard time approving the zoning request since they didn’t have a clear picture as to what exactly would be built on the lot. Gary Yenzer and Pat Weixelman agreed and therefore they tabled the item and sent it back to the Planning Commission along with the petition that was made against the rezoning. Department updates…
Baseball player Alex Rodriguez held a press conference before his New York Yankees took on the Chicago White Sox to address his 211 game suspension.