TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An endangered species of monkey has given birth to twins at the Topeka Zoo. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Devra, a 3-year-old golden lion tamarin, gave birth to twins Wednesday. She and the babies’ father, Charlie, arrived in Topeka in December as part of the Golden Lion Tamarin Species Survival Plan. Both tamarins are first-time parents. The babies’ genders haven’t yet been released. The zoo says it will post updates and daily pictures of the baby monkeys on its Facebook page. The National Zoo says golden lion tamarins are native to Brazil’s coastal rain forests, and have…
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A former Kansas doctor accused of unlawfully possessing drugs and a firearm will get more time to put together a defense. U.S. District Judge Monti Belot on Wednesday granted an unopposed defense request to delay Lawrence Simons’ upcoming trial this month. The judge set a new trial date for Sept. 20. 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 is a convicted felon who allegedly gave a bondsman a gun…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Sally Sowell from Fort Riley’s Soldier Family Assistance Center and Johnny Cyrene on upcoming event supporting wounded warriors, followed by Marcia Locke, Gene Klingler, and Char Henton with Kaw Valley Rodeo on spaghetti dinner fund-raiser. [mp3-jplayer]
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Prosecutors wrapped up their closing arguments in George Zimmerman’s 2nd-degree murder trial. That followed a morning of courtroom fireworks as the defense sparred with prosecutors over which lesser charges jurors should be allowed to consider.
Six environmental activists were attempting to scale the Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building, to protest against oil drilling in the Arctic. Greenpeace said the six climbers planned to install a piece of art to the top of the tower.
Public hearings for six Riley County benefit districts were held during Thursday’s county commission meeting. Each hearing was held individually for re-paving, starting with Lakeside Heights sewer district. This district, along with the next two-Stony Brook and Vista Acres, did not take long, as there were no individuals from the public that objected to the proposed assessments. All three of these districts wished to have their assessments done on a per owner basis, which the commission approved. Terra Heights street paving hearing was held next, and an individual living within the district raised some concern. Robert Brandenburg previously owned two…
The Football Writers’ Association of America (FWAA) named three K-State football players to preseason watch lists for two different awards on Thursday. Senior safety Ty Zimmerman is one of 81 players nationally and 12 from the Big 12 to be nominated for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the national defensive player of the year. Zimmerman will be a four-year starter at K-State, and led the Cats with five interceptions last season along with 50 tackles in 11 games. The duo of BJ Finney and Cornelius Lucas have both been put on the watch list for the Outland Trophy.…
NEW YORK (AP) Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Lyle Overbay added a grand slam and the New York Yankees snapped out of their offensive funk with an 8-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Ivan Nova delivered another impressive pitching performance and the Yankees, held to one run each of the previous three days, stopped a three-game slide. They watched two more players get banged up, though, when slumping Travis Hafner and speedy Brett Gardner left with injuries. Hafner came out with a bruised left foot, while Gardner departed with a bruised right leg after getting…
Coach Joe Schartz has hit the ground running at Manhattan High, with 33 regular season wins in his first four seasons. The program though starts from the ground up, and later this month MHS will host its 4th annual Future Indian Football Camp for 2nd thru 6th graders. The camps will put emphasis on developing skills, and will also include a punt, pass, and kick competition. Schartz says he also enjoys having the youngsters experience what it’s like to be a Manhattan High football player by using the same facilities and going thru similar drills. The Future Indian Football Camp…