The Associated Press named K-State quarterback Collin Klein its Big 12 offensive player of the year. He received 14 of 18 votes from media who regularly cover the league. West Virginia’s Tavon Austin got three votes, and Baylor’s Terrence Williams the other. TCU freshman defensive end Devonte Fields won the Big 12 defensive player of the year from the AP. He received seven votes, while K-State linebacker Arthur Brown received four. The Big 12 conference postseason football awards were handed out on Wednesday morning, as voted on by the league’s coaches, who cannot vote for their own players. Klein was…
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The Big 12 conference announced on Wednesday morning that K-State head coach Bill Snyder was named the Chuck Neinas Coach of the Year. The award is voted on by Snyder’s peers, and he received the honor for the second consecutive year and fourth overall. Snyder was also named the Associated Press Big 12 coach of the year on Tuesday. Snyder is 170-84-1 in 21 seasons as head coach at K-State, and won his second Big 12 Championship this season. He will lead #5 K-State into their their second BCS bowl and third Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, January 3rd against…
To clear out space for the new West Stadium Center, the Dev Nelson Press Box at Bill Snyder Family Stadium will be demolished on December 15th at 9:00 am. The public can view the process from the perimeter sidewalks along College and Kimball Avenues, as well as public access areas to the north and west of Kimball and College. Parking for public viewing will be available in the grassy lot east of the stadium by the Recreation Complex from 6 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. The perimeter of Bill Snyder Family Stadium, which includes the west and east parking lots, the Vanier Complex…
Riley County Police Detectives and officers have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. A news release early Wednesday morning indicates more than 66 grams of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $6,600, as well as marijuana, paraphernalia, a handgun, and a vehicle were seized. Taken into custody were David Gibson, 31, of Topeka on several charges including possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Gibson’s bond was set at $25,500. Kimberly Kilgore, 25, was arrested on similar charges and her bond has been set at $22,500.
Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) lit the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on Tuesday afternoon. The 65-foot Engelmann Spruce is from Colo. and decorated with 10,000 lights and thousands of ornaments made by the people of that state.
A New York City man died at a hospital Monday shortly after being pushed onto subway tracks by a mumbling stranger. Mayor Michael Bloomberg responded to the news on Tuesday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Police say Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher spent some of his final hours sleeping in his car outside the home of another woman whom he described as his “girlfriend.” Police spokesman Darin Snapp said Tuesday that the woman’s apartment complex was about 10 miles from the home where Belcher shot and killed the mother of his 3-month-old daughter, 22-year-old Kasandra Perkins. Belcher then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and killed himself in front of team officials. Snapp says the officers who found Belcher sleeping in his car around 2:50 a.m. Saturday determined that he didn’t…
The Manhattan City Commission met on Tuesday night at City Hall for their legislative meeting, and received a good helping of public comment on everything from NBAF to tree cutting. Representatives from Westar Energy briefed the commission on an initiative called Reliabilitree which they say focuses on cyclic maintenance of trees to ensure safety, and the reduction of power outages. Manhattan resident, and biologist, Gary Conrad gave a presentation on why the commissioners should not allow NBAF to go forward, and cited a former Coast Guard Admiral’s analysis of security risks. Conrad also pointed out the dangers of the spread…
(Courtesy K-State Sports Information) WICHITA, Kan. – Kansas State used a strong defensive effort and an 11-0 run to open the second half to defeat Wichita State on Tuesday night, 48-43. The Wildcats are now 6-0 for the third time under head coach Deb Patterson and the sixth time in school history. Brittany Chambers paced the Wildcats with a game-high 18 points. She also added six rebounds, three steals and an assist to her final stat line. K-State used a quick 9-2 start to take control of the early stages of the first half. Chambers led the early charge with seven…
The Manhattan High basketball teams kept Wichita Word of Life guessing on Tuesday night in their newly refurbished gymnasium in a doubleheader sweep. The Tribe girls wasted no time running away from the Lady Fire, leading 26-4 after the first quarter, and 44-11 at the half. MHS (2-0) got 20 points from Darby Price, as they dominated Word of Life on the boards. The Indian boys led by as many as 14 points in the first half, but the Fire pulled within 31-28 at halftime. Word of Life tied Manhattan at 32 early in the third quarter, but the Indians…