Officials are investigating the death of a 22-year-old Fort Riley soldier at the northeast Kansas Army post. The soldier was identified as Pfc. Michael Webb, of Supply, North Carolina. The Topeka Capital Journal reports Webb died Thursday. He was assigned to the 1st Engineer Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. The cause of Webb’s death wasn’t available Saturday.
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Click here for full video wrap up of the Cats win over Iowa State from TheGamedayNetwork.com It was a game that tested even the most faithful of Wildcat fans. Lightning delays, rain, cold temperatures, wind, and more put the K-State fans to the test. But those in the stadium as well as those watching and listening at home were again treated to another dramatic victory when John Hubert’s TD run late in the 4th quarter secured a 30-23 win for the Cats. With the win K-State moves to an almost unbeliveable 10-2 on the season. After the game Coach Snyder…
LINCOLN, Neb. – It was a match worthy of the rivalry and it was a match that may be the biggest upset of the NCAA Tournament this year. The Kansas State Wildcats knocked off former Big 12 rival Nebraska in five sets to advance to the Regional Semifinals on Friday night in front of a packed house at the Nebraska Coliseum. The Cornhuskers entered the tournament as the No. 2 overall seed and No. 2 in the AVCA Top 25 Coaches Poll, marking the highest ranked team the Wildcats have ever defeated. The last time K-State defeated a team ranked…
Progress continues to be made in the trial of Luis Arguirre. Aguirre is charged with capital murder in the deaths of 18 year old Tanya Maldonado and her 15 month old son, Juan Luis Maldonado in October of 2009. On Friday afternoon, three more motions were made by the defense attorneys with the first two being rejected by Judge Meryl Wilson in Riley County District Court. The third motion consisted of a number of emails that were brought into evidence during the previous motions hearing. Both sides as well as Judge Wilson decided the best way to evaluate each was to…
Three people convicted in Riley county on murder charges are up for possible parole in the next few months. Delisha Branch, 40, was convicted in 1997 for first degree murder and aggravated robbery.old Duereal Campbell,31, was convicted at about the same time for first degree murder and aggravated robbery. And yet another person convicted in 1997 for first degree murder is also up for public comment sessions and parole. Shakeer Davis, 32, was also convicted of attempted first degree murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated burglary. Public comment sessions are planned in January on the 23rd at Kansas City City Hall,…
High School Results from 12-1-2011 Riley County vs. Colby (Hays City Shootout) The Lady Falcons held on for a 42-37 victory over Colby. Riley County was led in scoring by Rachel Rheaume who had 18 points. Kelly Thomson chipped in 13 for the Falcons as well. The boys squad notched a 63-47 win over Colby in their opening round tilt. Cameron Uphoff paced the Falcons with 17 points. Joel Garver had 16 and Kyle Cook added 11 in the victory. Blue Valley vs. Washington County (Washington Preseason Tournament) The Blue Valley girls fell to the Tigers 62-27 in the opening…
Kansas State’s last home football game is quickly approaching, and that means the likelihood of littering. Manhattan Good Neighbors, a partnership of the city of Manhattan and Kansas State, is organizing its final “kickoff clean up” Sunday afternoon from one to three. Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance by going to handson.ksu.edu or by emailing mgn@ksu.edu. Student coordinator Nicole Allen says many of the volunteers are K-State students. Other volunteers are community members such as girl and boy scout troops. Any age group is invited. Allen says efforts grew to 70 volunteers the last time. Sunday’s efforts will feature assisting…
When we first started to hear about AIDS several years ago, many of us were frightened as many died from the infection. While HIV/Aids is still out there, there is hope for those who are infected. In fact, the number of deaths due to AIDS is declining, with 31 per year in the state of Kansas. .. Jennifer Miller serves as Case Manager for the Riley County/Manhattan Health Department. She talks about one trend that’s worrisome. The number of women diagnosed is steadily increasing. 21 percent of the newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2009 in Kansas were women Miller was on the K-State…
Almost time for pomp and circumstance again, with about 1,655 students graduating from Kansas State next week. Ceremonies are set for Friday and Saturday next week, on the university campuses in Manhattan and Salina. More than 1,200 bachelor’s degrees, 335 master’s degrees, about 70 doctoral degrees, and more than 20 associate degrees will be awarded. 70 students are candidates to receive multiple degrees and nearly 100 distance students are candidates for graduation. Commencement ceremonies December ninth include the Graduate school at one in Bramlage Coliseum, with University Distinguished professor of English Elizabeth Dodd to speak. The Salina campus ceremony will…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Freshman Thomas Gipson continued his strong play this season as he recorded his first career double-double as the Wildcats beat George Washington 69-56 Thursday night and move to 4-0 on the year. Gipson grabbed a career high 13 rebounds and added 17 points. This is the third consecutive game Gipson has the Wildcats in scoring. Senior Jamar Samuels also contributed a double-double on the night with 10 points and 10 rebounds. It was his sixth career double-double. K-State is now 6-0 when Samuels pounds the glass and pulls down one. Clinging to a three-point halftime lead, K-State used a 17-3 run…