In about a week it will finally be official–the health department will be solely a Riley County entity. County commissioners Thursday approved three resolutions dealing with the transition as directed by County Counselor Clancy Holeman. One of the resolutions appoints Susanne Kufahl as the local health officer, effective January First. Another designates a medical consultant to the local health officer. And the final resolution approved dealt with the new advisory board. Holeman emphasized he purposely did not include any detail about what the role would be for the interim public health advisory board, since that’s still not resolved even with the…
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HONOLULU (AP) Freshman Angel Rodriguez scored a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers, as Kansas State cruised to an 83-58 win over Southern Illinois in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic on Thursday. Jamar Samuels added 14 points and five rebounds while Rodney McGruder had 13 points and six boards for the Wildcats (8-1), who won their third straight and overcame 19 turnovers by dominating the paint while playing an effective inside-out game. Kansas State moves on to face UTEP in Friday’s semifinal round. The Miners (5-5) defeated Clemson 61-48 earlier in the day behind Michael Perez’s…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs offensive coordinator Bill Muir has given his unsolicited endorsement for Romeo Crennel to be hired as Kansas City’s permanent coach. Muir said that the defense has “turned the corner” and that “it would be a shame to change that.” Crennel was elevated to interim coach nearly two weeks ago, when the Chiefs fired Todd Haley after a 5-8 start. Crennel provided a calming influence last week, and Kansas City managed a 19-14 victory over the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers. Muir is just the latest to endorse Crennel as the full-time coach. Star linebacker…
The case of a Manhattan man accused of second degree murder had a motion’s hearing Thursday afternoon. Justin Taylor, 24, is accused of the second degree murder of Kevin Lynn Cockrum. Taylor was present at the Riley county courtroom as prosecution and defense attorneys went over several motions concerning his upcoming murder trial set to begin on January 31st. The bulk of the arguments centered around suppression of statements obtained from a Riley county police interview with Taylor on August 14th. Defense Attorney Larry McRell argued the interview did not meet the standards required for admission into court because Taylor never fully understood his Miranda…
A Wamego man was sentenced to about 21 years with the state department of corrections for a variety of sexual offenses. Jordan Sweet, 20, was sentenced to 253 months during an appearance in Pottawatomie county district court Thursday. Sweet entered no contest pleas in early October to aggravated criminal sodomy and two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior. There were multiple victims in the case, known to Sweet. The cases reportedly occurred in April. Amy Griffin, 36, of St. Mary’s entered a plea of no contest to distribution of methamphetamine and aggravated child endangerment. Her sentencing is set for February…
A law enforcement pursuit in Geary county Thursday evening led to the injury of a Junction City man. Christopher Morgan, 35, was injured when the ’93 Audi passenger car he was driving was pursued by Geary County sheriff’s officers while southbound on highway 77 just before eight p.m. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Morgan’s vehicle made contact with stop sticks, which caused him to lose control. The vehicle entered the east ditch and struck a large tree. Morgan was taken to Geary community hospital KMAN news has contacted the Geary county sheriff’s department and was told no further details…
#6 Baylor 72, Saint Mary’s 59 LAS VEGAS (AP) Quincy Miller scored 15 points and Perry Jones III had 14 points and nine rebounds to lead #6 Baylor over Saint Mary’s 72-59 Thursday night in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational. Quincy Acy added 12 points and 10 rebounds while Brady Heslip scored 11 as the Bears (11-0) remained one of six undefeated teams in Division I. Jones also blocked four shots. Baylor never trailed and pulled away in the second half after leading 36-34 at the break. Rob Jones led Saint Mary’s (10-2) with 14 points…