TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A plan for redrawing Kansas Senate districts is drawing strong protests because of how it was drafted by the Reapportionment Committee chairman. Chairman Tim Owens adjusted political boundaries so his challenger in the Republican primary is in a different district. The plan from Owens, an Overland Park Republican, also helps Sen. Carolyn McGinn, of Sedgwick, a fellow moderate Republican. She is chairwoman of the budget-writing Senate Ways and Means Committee. McGinn’s conservative primary challenger would be moved to a district with two incumbent conservative GOP senators. Owens said Tuesday that his proposal is only a starting point…
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Now that West Virginia has settled its lawsuit with the Big East Conference and will officially join the Big 12 effective July 1st, Kansas State University released its 2012 Football Schedule Tuesday morning. The schedule is as follows: Sept. 1 MISSOURI STATE Sept. 8 MIAMI (FLA.) Sept. 15 NORTH TEXAS Sept. 22 at Oklahoma-* Sept. 29 OPEN DATE Oct. 6 KANSAS-* Oct. 13 at Iowa State-* Oct. 20 at West Virginia-* Oct. 27 TEXAS TECH-* Nov. 3 OKLAHOMA STATE-* Nov. 10 at TCU Nov. 17 at Baylor Nov. 24 OPEN DATE Dec. 1 TEXAS-*
A renowned food scientist and academic leader with significant experience at top-ranked land-grant universities will be Kansas State University’s new dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. Dr. John D. Floros comes to Kansas State University from Pennsylvania State University, where he is a professor and head of the department of food science. His past experience includes working as an international industry consultant for more than 25 years and serving as a professor at Purdue University. Floros’ achievements include increasing enrollment in undergraduate and graduate programs at Penn State and doubling the size of…
As KMAN reported last week, four Manhattan residents, who were charged in Pottawatomie County in connection with the reported neglect of horses in December of last year, have finally been served with warrants by Riley county police. Amanda Hoke, 20, and Marcia Toy, 43, were arrested at their home, while Derrick Hoke, 22, and Derek Toy, 41, turned themselves into Riley County Police soon after. Each person was charged with 10 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.
For nearly 30 years, Eileen King has served as Riley county’s treasurer, and she’s decided to try for the position again. “I enjoy the job, meeting the people and seeing the people, and making sure we give good customer service for them” King told KMAN. “I’ve seen other counties across the state where they don’t, and I’ve always prided myself in it and (want) to continue doing what I’ve been doing for the people.” King is a K-State graduate, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting. After finishing, she served at McCall Patterns as international accountant, before deciding…
KMAN’s Chris Swick brings you some new discoveries about Alzheimer’s for KMAN’s Morning News.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July. Athletic Director Oliver Luck said the terms of the deal were confidential and WVU wouldn’t release details. But Luck said no state, taxpayer, tuition or other academic dollars will be used in the settlement. A person familiar with the agreement said the settlement totaled $20 million but did not know how much money would come from the university and how much the Big 12 may contribute.…
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Tyshawn Taylor had 20 points for No. 4 Kansas, which fended off a stiff test from Kansas State for a 59-53 victory Monday night that put the Jayhawks alone in first place in the Big 12. Jeff Withey added 18 points,11 rebounds and nine blocked shots, helping make up for an off game by Thomas Robinson and allow the Jayhawks (21-5, 11-2) to win for the 36th time in their last 39 games against the Interstate 70 rival. Jamar Samuels had a season-high 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Wildcats (17-8, 6-7), who missed out…
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Leading scorer Carolyn Davis will miss the remainder of the season for Kansas after tearing her ACL and dislocating her left knee in a loss to Kansas State. Jayhawks coach Bonnie Henrickson announced the extent of the injury Monday. Davis felt to the court clutching her knee in the opening minutes of the Jayhawks’ 47-43 loss Sunday. Her leg was immobilized and she was removed from the arena on a stretcher. The 6-foot-3 junior had been averaging 17.5 points and scored at least 20 points eight times this season. Kansas (17-7, 6-6 Big 12) missed a…
The Manhattan High wrestling won its first Centennial League title in four years on Saturday at Highland Park. The Indians scored 190.5 points, easily outdistancing second place Junction City (156 pts), and Emporia (133 pts) in third. MHS crowned four champions: Davis Matthews (145 lbs), Brian Wood (170 lbs), Lee Suggs (195 lbs), and Deion Parker (220 lbs). The Tribe had four other wrestlers finish second, one in third, and two more in fourth. MHS will now wrestle in the 6A regional meet this Saturday at Derby. The tournament will start at 9:00am, and reports can be heard throughout the…