The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced that as of Thursday, Oct 25th the I-70 eastbound and westbound rest areas between mile markers 292 and 294 are temporarily closed due to a water leak. The rest areas are located just west of Junction City. It is anticipated that repairs will be made and the rest area reopened by Wednesday, Oct 31st.
Author: KMAN Staff
The Kansas State Campus was the scene of a reenactment of Henry V’s famous patriotic speech to his troops just before the English fought the French at the Battle of Agincourt, on what has become known as St. Crispin’s day. Appropriately named actor Henry Everett is with a group of London actors who have been visiting K-State this week and he tells KMAN it was not only a pleasure to perform on campus, but there’s another unique aspect to Thursday’s performance, with a “flash mob” quickly assembled. A large crowd gathered for the flash mob event in front of Seaton Hall, across from the Student Union 26…
Now that the health department has officially changed over from being funded by the city, to being funded by the county, departments are experiencing strains in their own budgets. Information Technology/GIS Director, Robert Nall came before Riley County Commissioners during their Thursday meeting, to express concern regarding staff funding. Nall said if he continues moving forward with everything that had previously been figured in his budget, he will be $40,000 over budget due to the health department changes. The commission granted Nall permission to move forward with all necessary funding, even if going over budget. Changes are also taking place…
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A Fort Riley soldier faces rape and other charges following his arrest Wednesday afternoon. George Ferenz, 28, who had been living in Manhattan, was taken into custody early Wednesday afternoon at Fort Riley. Riley County Police indicate the charges against Ferenz involve an incident this past Sunday, and include rape, aggravated indecent liberties with a child, aggravated criminal sodomy, and lewd fondling of a child under 14. Fernez’s bond is set at $100,000 .
Courtney Traxson posted eight kills as the #16 K-State volleyball team swept West Virginia in three quick sets at the WVU Coliseum, 25-15, 25-16, 25-19. The Cats served ten aces including a career high four from Lilla Porubek, who added seven kills. Alex Muff led a K-State effort at the net with 6 blocks to go with her half dozen kills. Kaitlynn Pelger reached double digits in digs with 10, and Caitlyn Donahue had 27 assists. West Virginia (8-15, 0-9 Big 12) was led by eight kills from Nikki Attea. K-State (19-3, 6-3 Big 12) now will host Baylor at…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis was back at practice Wednesday and could play this weekend against Oakland for the first time since Week 3. Hillis sprained his right ankle in the Chiefs’ victory at New Orleans on Sept. 23. He’s was able to take advantage of their bye last week to get back on the practice field. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said he wasn’t sure whether Hillis will play against the Raiders until he saw him practice in pads, but Hillis said he believes he’ll be ready to go. Hillis signed a one-year deal this…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals have promoted minor league hitting coordinator Jack Maloof to major league hitting coach and Andre David to assistant hitting coach. The two of them replace Kevin Seitzer, whose contract was not renewed. Maloof was the hitting coach for the Florida Marlins from 1999-2001. He has also worked with San Diego and Atlanta before joining the Royals in 2008 as minor league hitting coordinator. He played a big part in the growth of young prospects such as Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas. David will be in his 15th season with the organization. He was…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Martell Webster scored 23 points, Chris Singleton added 17 and the Washington Wizards used a huge second half to beat the Miami Heat 101-94 on Wednesday night. The Wizards trailed by 14 at the half but turned it on after the break to zip past the Heat, while LeBron James sat out the fourth quarter for the defending champions. Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 23 points and Chris Bosh added 18. James finished with 13 points and six assists. Jan Vesely had 11 rebounds for Washington. Bosh and Wade each went 5 of 6…
A third burglary in as many weeks has taken place in Pottawatomie County, and local law enforcement officials believe that all three cases are connected. The latest burglary, which was reported Tuesday afternoon, resulted in a loss of nearly $5,000. Police believe that there could be more than one person involved with these burglaries. A small amount of blood was found at the scene, but it believed to have been the result of an injury at the time of the burglary. Detectives tell KMAN that the perpetrators get in and out of the homes fairly quickly. They believe that with…