TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Senate plans to debate a proposal favored by moderate Republicans for redrawing the chamber’s 40 districts. Senate Majority Leader Jay Emler, a Lindsborg Republican, predicts the bill will pass following the scheduled debate Tuesday. But passage probably won’t break a stalemate with GOP conservatives, who have a majority in the House and have blocked an earlier proposal for Senate redistricting. Conservatives have said both Senate proposals were designed to keep the chamber’s moderate GOP leaders in power. They’ve responded with proposals seen by many lawmakers as attempts to boost the right’s chances for toppling Senate…
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Bruce Chen pitched into the seventh inning for his second straight win and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of Adrian Beltre’s throwing error for a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Chen (2-4) has won his last two starts since a four-game losing streak. The left-hander struck out seven and walked two over 6 2-3 innings, giving up only a massive homer to Nelson Cruz. Scott Feldman (0-1) allowed two unearned runs over 4 2-3 innings in his second spot start this season. Feldman gave up three hits, the last a two-run single…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Duffy was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday, when an MRI revealed the injury. Right-hander Nate Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. The Royals said Duffy is expected to get a second opinion on his elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. Duffy (2-2) faced only three batters in the first inning of his start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. After catcher Humberto Quintero saw the left-hander shake his arm after a throw, manager…
By Ryan Lackey KStateSports.com (Original Story) MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State senior first baseman Wade Hinkle was named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week after leading the Wildcats to a series victory over in-state rival Kansas, the conference office announced Monday. Hinkle, who earned his first-career citation, became the third K-State player to earn weekly honors this season as Jake Brown was named player of the week on March 12 beforeJared King picked up the award last week. K-State, which had two pitcher of the week and two newcomer awards last season, saw three players earn awards in the player of the week…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Duffy was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday, when an MRI revealed the injury. Right-hander Nate Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. The Royals said Duffy is expected to get a second opinion on his elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. Duffy (2-2) faced only three batters in the first inning of his start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. After catcher Humberto Quintero saw the left-hander shake his arm after a throw, manager…
Talks concerning Marlatt Avenue and Junietta Road heated up during Monday’s Pottawatomie County commission meeting. The possibility of building a bridge to connect the two roadways has long been discussed. The focus of the county commission in the short-term is to bring the project to the attention of the Kansas Department of Transportation. “It may be 5-10 years down the road, or more, but we need to get it on their radar,” Yenzer said. “It needs to be on their visual plans in the future so they can see what they can do for us.” The reason the connection is being brought…
By Kenny Lannou KStateSports.com (Original Story) MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former Kansas State linebacker Emmanuel Lamur agreed to a free-agent contract today with the Cincinnati Bengals following a weekend workout with the organization. Lamur joins former teammates Tysyn Hartman and Ray Kibble as 2011 lettermen who have signed on with NFL teams. Hartman is currently on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster, while Kibble is currently in camp with the Atlanta Falcons. In 2011, Lamur was an All-Big 12 pick by the coaches after totaling 83 tackles, seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles. His 83 tackles, which included 6.0 for losses,…
A man injured in an officer-related shooting early Sunday in Geary County has been identified. Stefon Butler, 25, of Junction City was shot during an incident at Club Eve in Junction City. He is listed in stable condition at Stormont Vail in Topeka. Geary County Undersheriff Tony Wolf indicates once the Kansas Bureau of Investigation finishes its investigation, the case will be presented to the County Attorney for review. As previously reported on KMAN, the shooting was reported at two Sunday morning as the club was closing. Butler allegedly produced a firearm in an aggressive manner and was shot by a…