A weekly summer update of current and former Wildcats. (from Kansas State Athletics) PRO CATS Nick Martini, NC Dinos (Korean Baseball Organization) Martini signed a free-agent contract with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) last offseason. In 88 games with the NC Dinos, he has a slash line of .297/.370/.483 with 21 doubles, a triple and 12 homers. He has driven in 54 runs, scored 37 runs and stole seven bases. Martini has reached safely in 18 of his last 21 contests. He went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI on July 7 against the Hanwha…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the process, but consummating their move with the Yankees for three pitching prospects late Wednesday provided one largely unintended benefit. They’ll have more time to work on trading everyone else. The trade of Benintendi, who is eligible for free agency after this season, is likely the first of many for Kansas City ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. They are mired in another losing season, their biggest goal staving off 100 losses once…
A medical emergency is the apparent cause of a Wednesday auto collision near the intersection of Casement Road and Hayes Drive. Police officials say the responded to the scene around 4 p.m., where a GMC Terrain driven by David O’Quinn had hopped a curb while making a left turn from Casement onto Hayes. The GMC then drove through roadside grass before striking a Nissan Altima driven by Alexis Winter while waiting to turn. The force of the collision caused the Nissan to strike a Ford Econoline as well, occupied by Roxanne Harper. O’Quinn is said to have experienced a medical…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing defensive end Carlos Dunlap to a one-year deal, giving them an experienced pass rusher opposite Frank Clark and providing first-round pick George Karlaftis with another veteran presence. Dunlap’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN.com on Thursday that the contract will be worth up to $8 million. “I don’t know if there’s pen to paper. I know I talked to that particular player yesterday,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said after the second full-squad workout of training camp at Missouri Western State University. “It was a good chat,” Spagnuolo said. “I’m…
A teenage girl was arrested Wednesday in connection with a report for criminal damage to property that occurred at the Riley County Office Building. Riley County Police officials say a 14-year-old girl is accused of throwing rocks at the offices and, in the process, broke out windows on the building. Police filed the report around 10 p.m. Wednesday, with an estimated loss associated with the damage coming in at about 1 thousand dollars. The Riley County Treasurer and County Attorney were listed as the victims in the report. The juvenile girl was arrested and processed through the county’s juvenile intake…
An unidentified person died Wednesday evening after a residential fire in Junction City. JC Fire Chief Jason Lankas released a statement Thursday, saying crews responded to the scene just before 7:30 p.m. The unidentified person is said to have been suicidal, with dispatchers informing emergency responders that they had indicated they would shoot anyone that enters the building as well as themself. Upon arrival, smoke was coming from the structures 1st and 2nd floor eves, with fire showing from a side window. Fire crews entered the structure with the help of police armed with ballistic shields for safety. In the…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – Lauded for his skill set as both a wide receiver and kick returner, Kansas State senior Malik Knowles was one of 52 players in the nation to be named to the watch list for the 2022 Paul Hornung Award, the Louisville Sports Commission announced Thursday. Knowles’ mention for the Hornung Award, which is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football, marks the seventh time a Wildcat has been up for the award since its inception in 2010. Last season, fellow receiver and punt-return specialist Phillip Brooks was on the list. Prior to him,…
News Radio KMAN · In Focus 7/28/22: Furniture Amnesty Day, T Russel Reitz, Pawnee Segment 1 – 00:00 Segment 2 – 14:03 Segment 3 – 25:54 Segment 4 – 38:31 Thursday’s edition of In Focus featured guests regarding Furniture Amnesty Day, T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter and Pawnee Mental Health Services. We were joined by Konza United Way’s Tara Claussen, Hands on K-State’s Karina Moncayo-Michel and Manhattan Asst. Fire Chief Ryan Courtright. They previewed the annual Furniture Amnesty Day coming up Friday, July 28th. Bryce Caulk joined us with special guest El Tigre, a pug-chihuahua mix who is up for…
The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 1300 block of Westloop Pl. in Manhattan on July 27, 2022, around 9:15 a.m. Officers listed Manhattan Appliance & Sleep as the victim…
MANHATTAN, Kansas (Kansas State Athletics) – Kansas State junior quarterback Will Howard was honored for the second time in as many weeks for his work in the community, as he was named to the watch list for the 2022 Wuerffel Trophy, the award’s committee announced Thursday. The Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, and honors college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society and inspire greater service in the world. Howard’s mention on the list is the eighth-straight season a Wildcat has been up for the award since its inaugural season of…