Riley County High School principal, Eric Swanson has tendered his resignation at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year. Swanson has served in his current role for six years, implementing positive student/academic changes. One of those changes, included the organization of Student Intervention Teams (SIT) to identify and serve at risk students and families. Other changes included, the freshman orientation program to aide in the transition from middle to high school, induction of Advance Placement (AP) courses and establishment of a daily parent/staff communication email outlining pertinent daily and upcoming activities. In 2009, he was recognized as the KASSP Regional…
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The Kansas City Chiefs retained three significant free agents Monday, signing punter Dustin Colquitt to a five-year deal, placing the franchise tag on left tackle Branden Albert and reportedly agreeing to a long-term contract with wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. The Chiefs had until Monday afternoon to decide whether to place the franchise tag on one of their pending free agents. They did it with Albert, who will make $9,828,000 next season. The decision was made easier by reaching long-term deals with Bowe and Colquitt. Bowe was the recipient of the franchise tag last year, and despite poor quarterback play and…
All five starters scored in double figures for K-State, before #1 Baylor eventually pulled away for a 90-68 win on Monday night at the Ferrell Center in Waco. Brittney Griner exploded for a Big 12 single-game record 50 points on Senior Night, going 21-of-29 from the floor and 8-of-10 at the line. She also grabbed six rebounds and blocked two shots. The Cats jumped out to an 11-6 lead before the Lady Bears pulled ahead 45-34 at halftime. K-State didn’t quit, chipping away at the Baylor advantage until they pulled within 63-60 with 11:57 to go on a Brittany Chambers…
Nearly 170 Soldiers of the Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, are set to return to Fort Riley in a redeployment ceremony Wednesday. The Soldiers will be welcomed home during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the post’s redeployment center. The ‘Big Red One’ Soldiers began to return from a one-year deployment to Regional Command-East Feb. 11. The unit’s remaining Soldiers will continue to return throughout the following weeks. Operating as Combined Joint Task Force-1, the 1st Inf. Div. commanded and controlled operations throughout RC-East, an area roughly the size of Virginia. RC-East includes 14 provinces, 7.5 million citizens…
12 Former Members of the FAMU marching band are charged with manslaughter in the death of former drum major Robert Champion. Prosecutors say he was severely beaten during a hazing ritual in 2011.
The U.S. and China have reached agreement on a new draft sanctions resolution to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test, U.N. diplomats said late Monday.
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum was held Monday night at the Fire Station Headquarters. The event featured a forum for USD 383 School Board candidates and a forum for Manhattan City Commission candidates. USD 383 School Board candidates include: Pat Hudgins, Mitch Beims, Marcia Rozell, and Aaron Estabrook. Pat Hudgins, said she brings a wealth of experience at all school levels, and wants to foster education for all students. Mitch Beims, said he believes in local control of decisions that affect the children in our community. Marcia Rozell, said she’s a big idea person who will take the time to listen to…
Hard hats were donned as a field trip brought the Pottawatomie County Commissioners to the site of the mock-up wall, where the decision would be made as to what the new Justice Center would look like. Three options were before the commission. The first was to have coined stonework on three corners of the building a certain number of inches high. The second to place on all corners. The third was to keep the design as was presented in the bid documents. After examining the designs, the commission chose to follow the documents, though Commissioner Stan Hartwich remarked he liked…
On today’s InFocus, Cathy talks with Dan Seeman, Chelsy Parson and Jodi Kaus with the Flint Hills Financial Literacy Council, followed by Willie Dav’illa, Manhattan/Riley County Animal Shelter/Control Interim! Director. [mp3-jplayer]
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) A new report shows the recent snowfall in Kansas has helped relieve some drought conditions. Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service said Monday the melting snow has improved soil moisture in parts of the state. Water levels in stock ponds are also showing slight improvement. But the agency says more moisture is still needed. Topsoil moisture levels across Kansas are now rated 49 percent short to very short, while subsoil moisture levels are 83 percent short to very short. Stock water supplies are 85 percent short to very short. Meanwhile, 35 percent of the winter wheat crop is rate…