K-State is as high as number fifteen in the new college baseball top 25 polls released today. The Wildcats are pegged 15th by Baseball America and are ranked 17th in the Coaches Poll, Perfect Game USA’s Top 25 and Collegiate Baseball’s Top 25. Perfect Game USA also projects K-State to be a regional host in their most recent field of 64. K-State is in Oklahoma City for the Big 12 tournament, and the Wildcats will open up with eighth-seeded Texas Tech on Wednesday at 12:30 PM. Stay connected to all things KSU on the go just text EMAW to 88474…
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This week begins some hydrant flushing for Junction City and Manhattan. Both communities are advised this may cause brown or rust colored water to run in your homes during the time of the flushing in your area, therefore allow it to run clear before using it. If the water does not return to normal, you are encouraged to contact either the City of Manhattan Customer Service at 587-2480 if living in the Manhattan area or the Junction City Public Works at 238-7142 if living in Junction City.
A wave of attacks killed at least 86 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, officials said, pushing the death toll over the past week to more than 230 and extending some of the worst sectarian violence the country has seen.
A mile-wide tornado churned through the Oklahoma City suburbs, destroying homes for the second day in a row Monday, as part of a severe weather outbreak that was expected to spread to other parts of the Plains and Midwest.
In about a 10 minute meeting, Riley County Law Board members Monday gave their official okay to the 2014 Riley Couny Police Department budget. While it has been approved for publication, this was the actual approval. Riley county police director Brad Schoen told the group this is early for such action. But Schoen added he saw nothing wrong with giving approval if board members felt ready.. The six members present unanimously approved the measure. John Matta was the only law board member not present for the vote. A public hearing brought no comments… The budget includes scheduled merit increases, a 1.5…
At least one area of damage in Riley County was pretty significant, according to an update from Riley County Emergency Management Director Pat Collins. After an interview with KMAN Monday morning, Collins had a chance to check damage and indicates damage at 11985 Falcon road from Saturday night looked like a possible tornado. Collins estimates the loss at $200,000 . Collins told KMAN Wednesday the storm damage from Leonardville to Randolph overnight Saturday may more definitely have been the result of a small tornado. Pictures Collins sent to the National Weather Service office in Topeka (and posted here) led meteorologist Chad Omit to speculate…
A two-year-old Fort Riley child died after an incident at Milford lake this past weekend. Geary county sheriff Tony Wolf tells KMAN the child has been identified as Robert Duff Jr. The toddler reportedly fell off a boat the parents had rented Saturday, with both parents diving into the water after the child. The boat, with a five-year-old sibling on it, drifted quite a ways away–with the parents and the two-year-old later retrieved by Clay County law enforcement and Wildlife and Parks authorities. The two-year-old was taken to Geary Community Hospital by ambulance, then airlifted to Stormont Vail in Topeka, where he died overnight…
Connor Brooks is a former Manhattan High standout in basketball. In 2011, he was named to the honorable mention list of best players in class 6A. During that time, the Kansas State men’s basketball team was under the regime of Frank Martin and his assistant Brad Underwood. In mid April, Brad Underwood was named as the new head coach of Stephen F. Austin. This is Underwood’s first head coaching position at the Division-I level, and he takes over a program that had sustained success under former head coach Danny Kaspar. Connor Brooks has spent his last two years playing at…
K-State wrapped up the Big 12 title and their fourth straight series win this weekend by taking two of three games from the Oklahoma Sooners. The Wildcats have the Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City this week to worry about, but speculation continues as to whether or not K-State will be one of 16 host sites for an NCAA Regional. Many national college baseball writers believe the Wildcats answered enough questions with this weekend’s performance. “Kansas State is in strong position to host a regional,” Baseball America’s Aaron Fitt wrote. “The Wildcats clinched the series and shored up their hosting…
Riley County Counselor, Clancy Holeman shared updates on House Bill 2052, better known as the concealed carry bill, during Monday’s county commission meeting. The bill has been discussed during previous meetings, but Holeman had updates to share. Bullet points are located within the bill, one of which Holeman finds misleading. The bullet point addresses liability protections for entities, which Holeman thought the bill said something a little different. Commission Chair, Dave Lewis mentioned he is concerned with sporting complexes, as many fans can get heated with referees. Commissioner, Ron Wells said he doesn’t believe it will be “that big of…