KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs made another move in their roster overhaul under new leadership Wednesday night, releasing right tackle Eric Winston after only one season. The team had not announced the move, but Winston said on Twitter: “Just wanted to confirm that I have been released.” Winston went on to say that although he had a difficult season, “I wouldn’t trade the relationships I made in KC and the overall experience I had for anything.” Winston signed a four-year, $22 million deal last offseason, but he struggled early in the year and then ran afoul of…
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A day after Coach Brad Hill earned his 300th victory at K-State, the Wildcats claimed another victory on Wednesday afternoon over Niagara 10-1 to sweep the two game series at Tointon Family Stadium. Freshman pitcher Blake McFadden (1-0) won his first start at K-State, going five innings and gave up just one run on three hits with three strikeouts. Jared Moore, Levi MaVorhis, Landon Busch and Tanner Witt each pitched one inning the rest of the way, and combined to give up just one hit. Backup catcher Joe Goodwin led K-State at the plate with three hits including a double…
A male lion at a Central California animal park killed a 24-year-old female volunteer on Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed the lion, after park workers couldn’t lure it away from the woman.
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has ended his filibuster after nearly 13 hours. Paul was blocking the Senate confirmation vote of John Brennan, President Obama’s pick to head the CIA, due to his concerns about unmanned drones.
Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has ended his filibuster after nearly 13 hours. Paul was blocking the Senate confirmation vote of John Brennan, President Obama’s pick to head the CIA, due to his concerns about unmanned drones.
Highlights of Today in History: Civil rights marchers attacked in Selma, Alabama; Adolph Hitler sends troops into Rhineland; Director Stanley Kubrick dies.
A man suspected of fleeing the scene of a grisly crash in New York City that killed a pregnant woman and her husband was arrested in Pennsylvania Wednesday after a friend arranged his surrender.
An Army Reserve Mobilization Farewell Ceremony was held for the 538th Transportation Detachment, Movement Control Team (MCT). The 538th MCT is deploying for additional training, before heading to Afghanistan to support Operation Enduring Freedom. While overseas, the 538th MCT will document cargo that will be transferred to the Afghan National Army, shipped to Kuwait, or back to the United States to be refurbished , so it can be used for training purposes.
Cathy talks schools on today’s InFocus as USD 383 School Board member Leah Fliter and Superintendent Bob Shannon stop by, followed by K-State’s Administrative Assistant for International Programs Sarah Beebe and international “buddies” publicity chair Belema Iyo. [mp3-jplayer]
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A Kansas House committee has heard conflicting opinions about the merits of a bill that would narrow the topics for negotiation in teacher contract talks. Proponents told the committee Wednesday that school districts need more flexibility in contract negotiations. They said the changes would give school boards and administrators more options in assigning teachers and organizing schools. But educators say the changes would be demoralizing to public school staff members and damaging to classroom learning. Opponents include the Kansas National Education Association, which calls the measure part of a broader attack on teachers and their profession. The…