NORMAL, Ill. (AP) Manhattan High grad Jackie Carmichael hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap a wild finish and give Illinois State a 75-73 victory over Evansville on Saturday. The last minute of the game featured five lead changes before Carmichael’s shot gave the Redbirds (11-4, 3-1 Missouri Valley) the win. Illinois State got baskets from Tyler Brown with 41 seconds left and Nic Moore with 7 seconds remaining, but Evansville (7-7, 2-2) countered with a 3-pointer by Colt Ryan at the 18-second mark and Lewis Jones hit both ends of a one-and-one free-throw situation with 2.8 seconds remaining…
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—Explosive returner Joe Adams had one last big highlight to help No. 7 Arkansas end a record-tying season in tall Cotton. All-SEC quarterback Tyler Wilson was well short of the record passing performance he had earlier this season at Cowboys Stadium, but did throw two touchdown passes after Adams’ fourth punt return for a TD and the Razorbacks beat No. 11 Kansas State 29-16 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. The Razorbacks (11-2) matched a school record with their 11th victory. Their only losses were to No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama, their SEC West rivals…
There’s a new Chair heading the Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners. Newly appointed Commission Chair Gary Yenzer will assume the role formerly held by Stan Hartwich. The move was made official during Monday’s meeting in Westmoreland. While there are a number of projects that will be getting underway in the county in 2012, Yenzer says handling the construction of the new courthouse will be his primary focus as he begins his tenure as chair. In addition to the courthouse, Yenzer says maintaining roads and bridges will be another top priority. Yenzer concluded with his overall mission as commission chair, saying…
A Manhattan businessman is indicating an interest in the soon to be vacated State Representative seat of Susan Mosier of Manhattan. Radio Shack owner Frank Beer tells KMAN he is interested in seeking the seat at the point Mosier officially resigns. Mosier had confirmed to KMAN news last week she would be resigning her position as a state legislator to take on a new role as Director of Medicaid Services for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. However she added an exact date had not yet been determined, although her new job starts March first. Beer says he’s had a life-long…
– Riley County Commissioners met for the second time in 2012 beginning their meeting with a reorganization. After serving as the Vice Chair in 2011, Commissioner Alvan Johnson, who is the county commissioner for Riley County District 2 is now the Commission chair. Johnson was elected in November of 2000 and is currently in his third term as a county commissioner in Riley County which expires in January of 2013. – Public Works Director Leon Hobson said that the work at Wildcat Creek Road should be completed this spring with grating, seeding, and striping left to do. Along with the completion of that…
A candidate has filed for election to the position of Third District Riley County Commissioner. David Fiser is trying for the post, currently held by commission Chair Karen Mcculloh. Fiser told KMAN Friday he’s interested in a good quality of life for Manhattan, and he wants to be sure it continues to have a good and orderly growth. He describes himself as a fiscal conservative, although adds he’s always willing to listen. Fiser graduated from Manhattan High in 1957, and K-State in 1962 before going into the military and serving as a cavalry officer until he retired from the Army after 30 years…
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) Residents across much of Kansas have a tough time finding dental care. The Hutchinson News reported that three proposals are being considered to address the issue. The most controversial proposal would allow a new type of dental worker to work in underserved areas. If the Legislature signs off on the idea, registered dental practitioners could perform routines services such as cleanings and fillings. Complex procedures would be left to dentists. Fort Hays University wants to offer a training program. But the Kansas Dental Association is objecting, raising concerns about safety and the creation of two levels of…