LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas says its research funding set a record in 2011-12, reaching $275.2 million. It’s the fifth straight year the funding increased but university officials say federal budget cuts might halt that trend. University official Steve Warren says the school is likely to set another record for 2012-13. But Warren says mandatory federal budget cuts of about 5 percent that took effect in March is already affecting funding for the university’s research. Federal funding accounted for $223.4 million in research money at Kansas in the 2011-12 year. The Lawrence Journal-World reports the university’s School of…
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CLAFLIN, Kan. (AP) Barton County officials say a man and his son-in-law died in an oilfield-related accident. Sheriff Brian Bellendir says the men died Monday about one mile northeast of Claflin. The victims, Curtis Hoffman, 50, and Kebby Myers, 30, apparently died after being overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas. KWCH reports preliminary reports indicate Hoffman was working on a valve and called Myers to bring some parts. Hoffman apparently was overcome by the gas and Myers was also overcome when he arrived with the parts. Family members went to check on the men when they didn’t arrive home. Hydrogen sulfide…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A court document is offering a glimpse into the government’s case against a former Kansas doctor accused of unlawfully possessing drugs and a firearm. The attorney for Lawrence Simons asked a judge on Monday to delay until September a trial scheduled for later this month. A defense filing cites the “overwhelming” contents of storage lockers where authorities found prescription drugs. Video and photos depict nine tables covered with drugs and medical paraphernalia. Prosecutors have also turned over multiple CDs. Simons’ attorney seeks more times to prepare a defense. Simons is a convicted felon who allegedly gave a…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Wamego home and a former high school in Belleville are among the newest Kansas sites added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Kansas Historical Society said in a release that the listings were entered into the National Register on June 25, bringing the total number of Kansas listings in the National Register to 1,317. The several new listings include the Cassius and Adelia Baker House in Wamego. The Craftsman-style home was built in 1910 for Baker, who was a prominent member of the local business community. Belleville High School in Belleville, which dates back…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A biography of President Dwight Eisenhower, a history of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and novels set in the state and elsewhere are among this year’s 15 notable Kansas books. State Librarian Jo Budler announced the list Monday. It honors books published last year by a Kansas author or on a Kansas topic. Annual lists began in 2006. This year’s list includes “Beyond Cold Blood,” a history of the KBI by former Director Larry Welch. Also honored is “Eisenhower in War and Peace,” by Jean Edward Smith. The novels include “The Yard,” by Alex Grecian, about London’s…
It’s time to check in with Riley County as Ron Wells, County Commissioner, Clancy Holeman, County Counselor , and Rich Vargo, County Clerk, stop in to talk with Cathy on today’s InFocus. [mp3-jplayer]
K-State nearly took the second set from the Czech Republic in their second match of the World University Games for Team USA, but the Wildcats fell in straight sets 14-25, 25-27 and 14-25. Team USA racked up 10 blocks in the match, including five in the second set alone. USA had the Czech Republic on the ropes with leads of 14-11 and 21-16 in the second set before a late Czech rally took the set away. “We were very good controlling the net tonight and created some tremendous momentum opportunities with our blocking,” said head coach Suzie Fritz in a…
Two arrests have been made in Wabuansee county on aggravated burglary and other charges, after an obvious search off I-70 Monday evening and Tuesday morning. The second suspect was just apprehended late Tuesday morning at the old Gas and Shop, located at the K-99 and I-70 Junction. He’s been identified as Troy Claspill, 31, of Topeka. Shawn Morris, 42, of Topeka was arrested at about five Monday evening in connection with the same case. Both face $75,000 bonds. Wabaunsee County sheriff’s department officials were initially contacted at 12:42 Monday afternoon by a county resident who noticed an unfamiliar person driving a neighbor’s pickup…
K-State center B.J. Finney is on the Rimington Trophy watch list for a second straight season. The Rimington Trophy is given annually to the nation’s premier center in college football. Finney is the first Wildcat to be a two-time nominee, and is the fifth overall to be on the watch list. Nick Leckey was a finalist in 2003. Last year Finney was a first team All-Big 12 selection after K-State’s Big 12 championship run. He has started 26 games in his K-State career and enters his junior season with 25 straight starts at center for the Wildcats. Finalists for the…
There were new faces on Wamego’s USD 320 Board of Education. Board Vice President Amy Schwein presided at the first board meeting of the 2013-14 year, and called for the nomination of president. Board Member Richard Weixelman nominated and called on the board to cast their unanimous vote for Amy Schwein. Richard Weixelman was elected Board Vice President after being nominated in the same manner by Board member Richie Chrest. The board began work on the 2013-14 school year. At Monday’s Board meeting, Board President Amy Schwein called for the adoption of the resolution specifying the dates and times for…