TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A former Washburn University football player has pleaded guilty to robbing a Topeka credit union earlier this month. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 21-year-old Vershon Moore, of Topeka, faces up to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea Tuesday to one count of bank robbery. A co-defendant who worked at the Envista Credit Union is awaiting trial. Federal prosecutors say Moore pulled up to the credit union on Aug. 9, showed a gun and demanded money from two employees filling an ATM with cash. He then drove away. Investigators learned Moore’s co-defendant had provided him…
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TORONTO (AP) Eric Hosmer and Billy Butler homered, Bruce Chen won four consecutive starts for the first time in his career and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Tuesday night. Jeff Francoeur matched his career high with four hits as the Royals, who had lost six of seven away from home, opened a 10-game, 10-day road trip on a winning note. Chen (9-5) improved to 4-1 with a 3.68 ERA in five August starts. The left-hander allowed three runs and four hits in 7 2-3 innings. He walked one and tied a career…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams will use Friday night’s preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium to benefit the tornado recovery efforts in Joplin, Mo. The city was devastated by a tornado on May 22 that killed more than 150 people and caused an estimated $2 billion in damage. Joplin is only now finishing debris removal and turning its attention to rebuilding its infrastructure. The Chiefs and Rams both visited the town to assist in the recovery effort his summer. They plan to recognize rescue teams and volunteers on Friday night, along with collecting…
Summer is officially over for students in USD 383, as classes started back up today (Wednesday) in Manhattan and Ogden. District Communications Coordinator Michelle Jones tells KMAN students attending Manhattan High’s West Campus will notice some changes. Jones says the renovation makes the school feel more open. A guided tour is planned for September 25th at the high school to allow parents and community members to view the newly renovated campus. Meanwhile, Manhattan/Ogden NEA Representative Usha Reddi says teachers and staff are all really excited about the academic year, and she imagines they aren’t the only ones. But there might…
A Manhattan woman has entered a plea and been found guilty in connection with a February child abuse case. 21-year-old Megan Pretty, formerly of of 730 Allen Road, Lot 144, entered the plea involving a three-year-old victim. Sentencing has been set for October third.
Exciting news has come out of Wamego, which houses a Caterpillar production facility. The Wamego Caterpillar facility has been chosen by the company to go to “Enhanced Production”. Director of the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation Bob Cole said on Tuesday’s “In Focus” that the upgrade will create 120 jobs for the area. Cole also explained the regional impact that Caterpillar has, stating that many employees live all around the area in communities such as Alma, Eskridge, Manhattan, and even Frankfort and Seneca. The upgrades were made possible by a joint proposal from the City of Wamego and Pottawatomie County,…
With the state’s 150th year of existence in effect, many throughout the state are finding ways to celebrate its history including in the Manhattan area. The Riley County Historical Society continues their Kansas 150 Look Back Lecture Series with a presentation called, “The Better Angels of Our Nature: Freemasonry in the American Civil War. “Michael Halleran, historian, author, and attorney, will discuss his book the same title and explore the role of freemasonry in this period using first-hand documents from both sides of this defining American conflict.” Riley County Historial Museum Director Cheryl Collins says. The presentation is free to the public on…
K-State already knew it’s spot in five star 2012 basketball prospect Perry Ellis’s final four, but now the Cats know they’re getting an in home visit as well, according to the Wichita Eagle. Ellis announced today that he has set 3 of his 4 in home visits and they are all in the state of Kansas. The K-State coaches will be in the Wichita Heights senior’s home on September 12th, KU on September 9th, and Wichita State on September 13th. Kentucky is expected to get the fourth of Ellis’ in-home visits. Once thought to be out of the running, K-State has gotten…