The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. JONATHAN BRADLEY KATT, 33, Manhattan,Burglary; Non-dwelling to commit felony, theft or sexually motivated crime Theft of property or services; Value $1,500 to $25,000; Theft from Building Making false information; Bond $5000 and Theft by deception; Value less than $1,500 Making false information; Bond $3000 JEREMY SHANE LETT, 43, Manhattan,Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 2nd conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $2000 EDDIE LEVON MCNEILL, 61, Greensboro, NC., Theft of property or services; Value less than $1,500; Shoplifting; Bond $750

Riley County Arrest Report Monday Dec. 9

By Martin Hawver That neat Docking Institute of Public Affairs “Kansas Speaks” poll which sprang out of Fort Hays State University last week felt about right, didn’t it? The 352 adult telephone-owners who participated in that poll generally found Kansas a good place to live—the state economy is generally good and getting better since Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly moved into Cedar Crest, the governor’s mansion, the majority said. But…that poll which asked so many questions we have to wonder whether those taking the survey on their cell phones were checking battery levels about halfway through…also for political insiders the poll probably created some negotiating room on major issues coming up next legislative session.Take an obvious question—expanding Medicaid, bringing 90 percent federal/10 percent state funded health care to about 130,000 people in the state who don’t have health-care coverage. Some 66 percent of those respondents say it would help rural hospitals, and 60 percent said those without health coverage “deserve this benefit from the state.” Now, that’s a pretty strong level of support. But that strong support also makes it a debatable legislative issue. That’s Statehouse talk for if the program is that popular with a majority of Kansans, what can folks who aren’t fans of the expansion add to it and still see it passed into law? Remember, at some point the bill – one simple, straight-forward bill was introduced last week by Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, that is virtually identical to a measure passed 69-54 by the House last session and ignored by the Senate—will move into a conference committee. That conference committee will negotiate over provisions so that both chambers will vote on an identical down-to-the-last-word bill. The conference committee? Three House and three Senate members—four Republicans and two Democrats—and it’s there that the Kansas-specific Medicaid expansion bill will be written.So…it comes down to just what expansion supporters will accept for that final report. New work requirements? A $1 a pack hike on cigarette taxes? Or other limits on eligibility? That 60 percent plus of poll respondents aren’t likely to know about those provisions that conservative Republicans who will probably be needed to pass the measure want…they just hear Medicaid expansion and are happy. See the negotiation room handed to conservatives who aren’t fans of Medicaid? And, what if a heavily amended bill does get to the House and Senate and is so cluttered with conservative amendments that while the Legislature which stands for re-election next year will pass it, Kelly vetoes it? Imagine that. A governor who calls expansion her No. 1 priority has to veto a bill that includes that priority but which picked up objectionable provisions that she can’t allow to become law. Do Democrats who support expansion have to override her veto? Vote against their party’s governor? Explain that to their party’s supporters? For those who aren’t fans of Medicaid expansion, they could&nbsp;put the governor in a tough position that will resound through the remainder of her first term and possibly into a decision on whether to seek a second term in Republican-majority Kansas.It’s one thing to read those polls and not see deep into the bowels of the Statehouse how public opinion can be nudged, pushed, detoured into results that while sounding poll-respondent, actually aren’t. And yes, we’re wondering just how lawmakers will try to look poll-friendly even when the politics under the dome require them to accept amendments, or trade votes on issues.Oh, and there are tax issues, spending issues, immigration and a gamut of others that the poll showed Kansans support. Wonder how those poll results will become yet another bargaining chip under the dome?&nbsp; Syndicated by Hawver News Company LLC of Topeka; Martin Hawver is publisher of Hawver's Capitol Report—to learn more about this nonpartisan statewide political news service, visit the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hawvernews.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.hawvernews.com</a>&nbsp;

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<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575892479473.png">MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of electronics in Manhattan and asking the public for help to identify suspects. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575892519650.png">According to the Riley County Police Department, if you know any of the people in the security camera photos, police would like to speak to them after nearly 30 electronic devices were stolen from Best Buy. If you have any information on their identities, please contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777.

RCPD working to identify suspects after large electronics theft

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575838467933.png">MANHATTAN, Kan. – Coming off an 8-4 regular season under first-year head coach Chris Klieman, K-State Nation is heading to Memphis as Kansas State officials announced Sunday that the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to play Navy in the 61st Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Tuesday, December 31. It will be Kansas State's second appearance in the Liberty Bowl, the first being after the 2015 season. K-State and Navy will square off for the first time in school history inside Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium with kickoff slated for 2:45 p.m., shown to a nationwide television audience on ESPN. "We are excited to accept an invitation to play in the Liberty Bowl," said Klieman. "I am really proud of our team, especially our seniors, and our staff for continuing to work hard day after day and collectively getting better throughout the season. The story of the 2019 Wildcats still has one game left, and we look forward to spending the holidays in Memphis and preparing for a great Navy team in what will be an exciting Liberty Bowl." The Wildcats (8-4) will be playing in their 22nd bowl game in school history and are back in postseason play after a one-year hiatus. The Wildcats have won two-straight bowls and three of their last five. They will be in search of winning three-straight bowl games for the first time in school history. "I want to congratulate Coach Klieman and our football team and staff on a great regular season and getting our program back to a bowl game," said Athletics Director Gene Taylor. "We look forward to showcasing our football program and Kansas State University in the Liberty Bowl, and I know our fans are excited to show their outstanding support in Memphis while our football student-athletes, coaches and staff are provided a great experience." K-State, which was predicted to finish ninth in the Big 12, ended the year in a tie for third place in the league standings, the biggest jump from a preseason poll since 2014 (TCU). The Wildcats also claimed the only victory among the four College Football Playoff teams this year when they upended No. 4 Oklahoma. Kansas State raced out to a 3-0 start, highlighted by a 31-24 victory at Mississippi State, the Wildcats' first win inside an SEC venue in 12 tries. Following a pair of losses to open up Big 12 play, K-State came back with three more wins – a 24-17 triumph over TCU, a 48-41 upset of then-No. 5 and now College Football Playoff participant Oklahoma, and a convincing 38-10 win at Kansas. The victory over the Sooners was the Wildcats' first over a top-five team in 13 seasons and the first over OU in Manhattan since 1996. K-State's win in Lawrence was its 11th-straight Sunflower Showdown victory to tie the Wildcats' own record for the longest winning streak in by either team in the series. A pair of losses to Texas and West Virginia by a combined seven points – including one on a field goal on the final play of the game in Austin – preceded a pair of wins to close out the regular season as K-State won at Texas Tech, 30-27, before a 27-17 triumph over Iowa State on Senior Night, the Wildcats' seventh-straight home win over the Cyclones. Navy, K-State's Liberty Bowl opponent, holds a 9-2 record prior to the annual Army-Navy Game this Saturday in Philadelphia. The Midshipmen, who were ranked No. 24 in the final College Football Playoff Top 25, finished with a 7-1 mark in the American Athletic Conference to tie for first in the West Division. It will be the first meeting between K-State and Navy, the sixth for the Wildcats against a service academy and the first since hosting Army in 1987. Kansas State is 3-2 all-time against service academies, going 3-0 against Air Force and 0-2 against Army. Tickets in the official K-State sections are available now online at www.kstatesports.com/bowlgame and via phone at 1-800-221-Cats until 6 p.m. Sunday and beginning again at 8:30 a.m. Monday. All Ahearn Fund members and fans who pre-ordered tickets have been contacted earlier this week with information regarding their ticket requests. Student tickets will also be made available later this week in-person at the Bramlage Coliseum ticket office. Bench seating is still available at $85 per ticket, and parking passes are available for just $20 each. Fans are also invited to purchase tickets to the bowl's pre-game buffet and party next to the stadium for just $40. The K-State Alumni Association will also provide official travel packages to the bowl game. Visit the Alumni Association's official bowl travel page – www.k-statesportstours.com – for travel package information.

Wildcats headed to Autozone Liberty Bowl

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.﻿STEPHEN BRADLEY PRICE, 22, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $8000 MOSE EDWARD ALLEN, 54, Manhattan, DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 2ND OR + X IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE;OPERATE W/O; Bond $1500 MAKAYLA DANIELLE KNIGHT, 19, Topeka, THEFT OF PROP/SERVICES; &lt;$1500; Held without bond JAMES RICHARD DAWSON JR, 30, Manhattan,Driving under the infl of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv;competent evidence of blood/breath .08+; Held without bond COLTON LEE FEYH, 25, McFarland, Driving under the infl of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conv;competent evidence of blood/breath .08+Maximum speed limits; Bond $2000 ZACHARY MARTIN GOODNER, 22, Manhattan,Driving under the infl of drugs/alcohol; 1stconv;competent evidence of blood/breath .08+; Bond $750 COURTNEY DENISE ROSHELL GRICE, 23, Manhattan,Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;; Bond $750 JOSEPHINE NOELLE SILVA, 17, Manhattan, Possession of marijuana; 1 prior conviction Liquor; Purchase/possess/consume by minor &lt;18 1 yrs; 1st conviction; Juvenile

Riley County Arrest Report Sunday Dec. 8

PRATT – Wild turkey populations are declining across the Midwest and Kansas isn’t immune. Though the Sunflower State still boasts one of the strongest wild turkey populations in the region, statewide surveys suggest immediate action is needed if Kansas is to have any measurable impact on slowing the decline. Leading the charge is Kent Fricke, small game coordinator for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). Fricke, who chairs the Department’s Wild Turkey Committee, has presented on the matter to the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission since June 2019. “Our primary concern is declining nest and brood survival rates, which are influenced by habitat availability and weather,” said Fricke. “In recent years, we’ve observed declines in both habitat quantity and quality, as well as significant weather events that have negatively impacted nesting and brood rearing seasons. Collectively, these factors are likely contributing to turkey declines.” While Fricke and others continue to examine potential causes behind the widespread decline, spring flooding is believed to be at the forefront for 2019, as Kansas’ estimated statewide turkey production was the lowest on record. In an effort to give populations an adequate opportunity to recover from this year’s hard-hitting spring and reduce long-term declines, staff developed progressive recommendations for the 2020 spring and fall turkey seasons. Though not all staff recommendations were approved as presented, Commissioners approved the following at their Nov. 14 meeting in Scott City:<ul><li>Bag limits in Turkey Management Units 3, 5, and 6 (Northeast, Southcentral, and Southeast) will be reduced from two turkeys to one turkey beginning with the spring 2020 season; bag limits in Units 1 and 2 (Northwest and Northcentral) will remain at two turkeys. Hunters will still be able to purchase a permit, game tag, or combo; however, game tags (which allow the take of a second turkey) will not be valid in Units 3, 5, and 6.</li><li>­An amendment to reduce the fall 2020 season to 41 days for all open Turkey Management Units. Currently, the fall season runs Oct. 1, 2019-Jan. 31, 2020; however, under the new regulation, the 2020 fall season will run Oct. 1-Nov. 10, 2020. Unit 4 remains closed to fall hunting.</li><li>Staff recommended suspending the fall season in Units 3, 5, and 6. However, Commissioners were hesitant to agree, for fear of losing fall turkey hunting opportunity indefinitely. An amendment to create a bearded-only fall hunting season was introduced by the Commission, but was unable to gain a majority vote. The fall season bag limit – one either sex permit valid statewide, except for Unit 4 – remains unchanged.</li><li>Spring 2021 turkey season dates. Youth and hunters with disabilities – April 1-13, 2021; archery – April 5-13, 2021; and the regular season – April 14-May 31, 2021.</li></ul> “The Wild Turkey Committee continues to refine and update our Adaptive Harvest Strategy, which provides a consistent and transparent method of developing staff recommendations for spring and fall season bag limits,” said Fricke. “Our goal is to maintain a robust turkey population that provides high hunter satisfaction.” Fricke adds that landowners interested in improving turkey habitat on their property are encouraged to contact KDWPT biologists to develop strategies. There are many resources available to assist landowners with habitat improvements, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fksoutdoors.com%2FServices%2FPrivate-Landowner-Assistance&amp;data=02%7C01%7CJessica.Ward%40ks.gov%7C3e3487fc324c465116dc08d7790909bc%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637110952026299745&amp;sdata=GVhaSeR8nIgKpn2ZQGZ5HSVRKs7jZhktXKmwY0GvAGk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Private-Landowner-Assistance</a>&nbsp;for more information. To view population data, staff recommendations, or minutes from previous meetings, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Past-and-Future-Meetings/Archived-Meetings/2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Past-and-Future-Meetings/Archived-Meetings/2019</a>. To view a video recording of the Nov. 14 public hearing, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Current-LIVE-Commission-Meeting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Current-LIVE-Commission-Meeting</a>. For a complete list of 2020 and 2021 turkey season dates and Turkey Hunting Units, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt/Turkey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt/Turkey</a>.

KDWPT working to combat declining turkey numbers

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575815408847.png">MANHATTAN —Plan now to attend the Emotional Health and Wellness Expo in Manhattan. For more details call or text 785-670-6200

Emotional Health and Wellness Expo in Manhattan

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575725459247.png">Rocco Conforti has previous convictions for drugs domestic battery, flee or attempt to elude law enforcement and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections. The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. DEVONTA DEMARQCUS BAGLEY, 25, Belton, MO., Aggravated failure to appear; Bond $750,000 FERNANDO ULISES RAMOS, 24, Manhattan,Attempted driving under the influence; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $750 JAQUAITA MONIQUE SIMMS, 27, Manhattan, Driving under the infl of drugs/alcohol; 2nd conv;competent evidence of blood/breath .08+; Bond $1500 REID ALEXANDER WARFIELD, 26, Manhattan,Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv; incapable of safely driving; Bond $750 TEVIN CHRISTOPHERKYLE ANDREWS, 28, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Bond $1213 NELSON GERROD HULL III, 34, Wichita, Criminal damage to property; Without consent value $1000 to $25,000; Bond $3000 JOHN LEWIS FALLEY WALLACE, 17, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Juvenile ANTHONY ROCCO CONFORTI, 27, Wamego, Probation Violation; Bond $5000 and Probation Violation; Bond $1000 BRUCE DAVID BROWN, 49, Junction City, Parole Violation; Bond $1500 JOHN PAUL ZAPATA, 33, Great Bend, Failure to Appear; Reno Co. Sheriff

Riley County Arrest Report Saturday Dec. 7

JUNCTION CITY, KAN.&nbsp;(AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of two men whose bodies were found near the Milford Lake Dam as a murder-suicide. Geary County authorities say Junction City police were called to a home Thursday night to investigate a violation of a protection order and a possible kidnapping. Officers were told 27-year-old Zachary Lima had forced his way in and took 24-year-old Christopher Young out of the home at gunpoint. The sheriff's department received information that led officers to Milford Lake, where the men's bodies were found.Geary County Capt. David Gilbert said Friday the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide. No other information was immediately available.

Police: Deaths of 2 men from Junction City not a kidnapping

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575642842172.png">Photo courtesy KSU MANHATTAN — Kansas State University has continued its commitment to renewable energy with a newly installed electric vehicle charging station on the Manhattan campus. The charging station is a partnership with Evergy and is located in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/maps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">parking lot D1</a>, which is west of West Stadium at 873 Denison Ave. The new station provides a place for electric vehicle owners to charge their vehicles. The station offers more than 100 miles of electric range in a few hours of charging. In addition, electricity used at the station is offset with renewable energy credits from Evergy. A K-State parking permit is required to use the electric vehicle charging station from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. "Electric vehicles have zero emissions and this station is a great opportunity to enhance our university's commitment to sustainable energy," said Jeff Barnes, Kansas State University&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/parking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Parking Services</a>&nbsp;director. "We're pleased to offer this electric charging station to our faculty, staff and students who drive electric vehicles." Kansas State University reached out to Evergy after receiving several requests from more and more K-Staters who are driving electric vehicles, Barnes said. The installation and maintenance was provided by Evergy at no cost to the university. The new station joins Evergy's already established network of electric vehicle, or EV, charging stations, which currently includes more than 2,200 charging ports and makes it one of the largest EV charging station networks in the U.S. The new station joins recently installed fast charging stations along the Kansas Turnpike, which makes traveling to and from Kansas State University cleaner and easier. "K-State continues to show leadership in sustainability and innovation, and we're thrilled to partner with them to advance these efforts now with EV chargers," said Chuck Caisley, chief customer officer at Evergy. "With the Evergy Clean Charge Network and partners like K-State we can continue to provide access to charging stations where the Wildcat community lives, works, studies and plays." K-State News and Communications ServicesDivision of Communications and Marketing128 Dole Hall1525 Mid-Campus DriveKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS 66506785-532-2535<a href="http://media@k-state.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">media@k-state.edu</a><a href="http://www.k-state.edu/media" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-state.edu/media</a>(If you do not want to receive futures news releases from Kansas State University, please email&nbsp;<a href="http://media@k-state.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">media@k-state.edu</a>&nbsp;to unsubscribe.) ... [Message clipped]&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=3fe30182ee&amp;view=lg&amp;permmsgid=msg-f%3A1652177753223173078&amp;ser=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">View entire message</a>

Evergy installs new electric vehicle charging station at K-State

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575635942201.png">Walker has a conviction for aggravated indecent liberties with a child from 2004, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections KENDALL DESHON BROKENBERRY, 28, Probation Violation; Bond $5000 LEANN KRYSTAL BLANCHO&nbsp;, 34, Abilene, Probation Violation; Bond $3000 EMORY MICHAEL WALKER&nbsp;, 39, Junction City, Violate offender registration act; 1st conviction; person; Bond $5000 JOSEPH EDWARD GIBBS JR&nbsp;, 54, Westmoreland, Probation Violation; held without bond RUSSELL BEATTY IV&nbsp;, 15, Manhattan, Distribute opiate/narc/certain stim/heroin; Dose 10 - &lt;100 in 1000' school; Juvenile

Riley County Arrest Report Friday Dec. 6

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575915266272.jpeg"> MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;For a second-consecutive season, Kansas State center&nbsp;Adam Holtorf&nbsp;has been recognized for his work in the classroom by being named a 2019 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Monday.&nbsp;It is the third-straight year that the Seward, Nebraska, native has been named an Academic All-American making him the first player in school history to accomplish the feat. He is the first Wildcat to garner a first-team designation in two-straight seasons since&nbsp;Jon McGraw&nbsp;in 2000 and 2001.&nbsp;Holtorf, who carries a 3.916 GPA in agribusiness, is a National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete and finalist for this year’s Campbell Trophy. He has been named a First Team Academic All-Big 12 performer the last three years as he was part of a school record 32 Wildcats on this year’s Academic All-Big 12 teams, including a conference-record 26 first-team members.&nbsp;A senior, Holtorf has started each of the last 37 games at center, including all 12 this year to help the Wildcats average 189.0 rushing yards per game to rank fourth in the Big 12, while K-State’s 28 rushing touchdowns rank third.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;——————RYAN LACKEYDirector of Football CommunicationsK-State Athletics

K-State's Holtorf named First Team Academic All-American

Chelsea Dungee scored 32 points, Alex Tolefree added 21, both season highs, and No. 23 Arkansas turned back Kansas State 81-72&nbsp;in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. ﻿ The Razorbacks led 37-33 at the half and used a 10-0 run in the third quarter and a last-minute 3-pointer by Tolefree, to take a 61-50 advantage into the fourth quarter. Petyon Williams had 19 points and 13 rebounds for K-State (4-4) and Ayoka Lee had 15 and 14. Angela Harris added 16 points.

Arkansas women top K-State 81-72

The Manhattan Indian boys basketball team captured the championship of the Hays City Shootout Saturday night. The Indians defeated Olathe West in the championship game 65-58. In girls basketball Manhattan finished third in the tournament. They defeated Hays 48-41 in the third place consolation game.

Manhattan High basketball teams compete in the Hays City Shootout

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markus Howard is the name everyone knows for Marquette this season, but it was a few role players who made the difference on Saturday night. Jamal Cain had career-high 17 points, Sacar Anim scored 13 and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65.“Everyone we put in made winning plays,” Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski said. “When Kansas State was making their runs, Jamal came up with numerous hustle plays. Our bench was a huge part of this win.” Howard came into the game listed as questionable but played 28 minutes and scored 19 points after not playing in their last game against Jacksonville on Wednesday night. “The emphasis they put on Markus wasn’t a surprise,” Wojciechowski said. “Remember, that is the first contact Markus has had in five days. We didn’t even know he was going to be cleared today until this morning.” The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.“This was as tough as we’ve played up to this point of the season,” Wojciechowski said. “We needed all of it to beat a good Kansas State team.”Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3). The Wildcats hit seven 3-pointers and shot 32% overall.“This is all new for us,” head coach Bruce Weber said. “There’s new roles and I wish it was easier, but it hasn’t come as easy as we all had hoped and I just hope we make some strides.”Kansas State made just 18 of 30 from the free throw line while Marquette hit 11 of 16.Marquette led 52-49 with nine minutes to go but went on a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 10.The Golden Eagles hit 12 3’s and shot 42% from the field but committed 18 turnovers, which allowed Kansas State to hang around.Kansas State made 5-of-12 free throws and shot 26% from the field before halftime.The Golden Eagles ended the first half on a 9-1 run and led 39-26 at the break.“The problem was we shouldn’t have been down 13 at halftime,” Weber said. “Now you have to fight back and use all that energy. They made a lot of big shots.”Marquette has a nice break before taking on Grambling State in 10 days. They don’t face another Power Five school until conference play begins in January.“What a great home court and atmosphere for college basketball,” Wojciechowski said. “We feel fortunate to come out of here with a win.”BIG PICTUREMarquette: The Golden Eagles hit a big shot every time they needed one. Howard gets most of the attention, but there are many good shooters on this team. Kansas State: The Wildcats were tested at home for the first time this season. They need to be much better at the free throw line if they want to win close games.UP NEXTMarquette has 10 days off before hosting Grambling State on Dec. 17.Kansas State hosts Alabama State on Wednesday night.___

Howard, Cain help Marquette hold off Kansas State

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575502675270.jpeg"> MANHATTAN, Kan. –&nbsp;With five Wildcats landing on the first or second teams – including Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood&nbsp;– a total of 15 Kansas State players picked up accolades from the Big 12 as the conference announced the coaches’ All-Big 12 football selections on Wednesday.&nbsp;Youngblood, who was also the first-team kick returner, was joined by fullback&nbsp;Nick Lenners&nbsp;and defensive end&nbsp;Wyatt Hubert&nbsp;for top honors, while K-State’s second-team selections were offensive lineman&nbsp;Scott Frantz&nbsp;and punter&nbsp;Devin Anctil. Anctil earned his second-straight All-Big 12 accolade as he was an honorable mention pick last year, while the other four were honored for the first time in their careers.&nbsp;Ten other Wildcats earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades in running back&nbsp;James Gilbert, defensive back&nbsp;Denzel Goolsby, offensive linemen&nbsp;Adam Holtorf&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nick Kaltmayer, place kicker&nbsp;Blake Lynch, defensive back&nbsp;AJ Parker, wide receiver&nbsp;Dalton Schoen, linebacker&nbsp;Elijah Sullivan, quarterback&nbsp;Skylar Thompson&nbsp;and defensive end&nbsp;Reggie Walker. Walker was a 2017 Second Team All-Big 12 pick, while the rest of the group earned their first All-Big 12 honor.&nbsp;Additionally, Hubert earned votes for the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year awards, while wide receiver&nbsp;Malik Knowles&nbsp;earned votes for Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year.&nbsp;A native of Tampa, Florida, Youngblood is the first freshman in Big 12 history to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year on offense, defense or special teams. It is the fifth time that a Wildcat earned the league’s top special teams honors since the award was established in 2005, joining Morgan Burns (2015), Tyler Lockett (2013 and 2014) and Brandon Banks (2009).&nbsp;Youngblood finished the regular season with a nation-leading three kickoff-return touchdowns, a mark that ranks third in both Big 12 and school history and first among freshmen. His kickoff-return average of 38.1 yards leads the conference by 12.0 yards per return, while he would rank first nationally if he had two more attempts to meet the NCAA’s required minimum.&nbsp;Hubert finished the year with 30 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks, the latter two categories ranking eighth and second in the Big 12, respectively. A product of Topeka, Kansas, Hubert carded a pair of two-sack games – at Oklahoma State and Texas Tech – while he had 2.0 TFLs on three occasions. A sophomore, he has 11.5 career sacks, which are tied for the second most by a Wildcat prior to his junior season.&nbsp;Lenners, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has helped lead the way for a rushing attack that is averaging 189.0 yards per game to rank fourth in the Big 12. He finished the regular season with 13 catches for 163 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown reception against TCU. His catches were the most by a Wildcat fullback or tight end since Zach Trujillo had 19 in 2014, while his receiving yards are the most among those positions since Winston Dimel had 261 yards in 2015.&nbsp;Frantz has started all 50 games at left tackle since the 2016 season opener, the most nationally among active Power 5 offensive linemen and tied for the third most among K-State offensive linemen since 1990. Anctil leads the Big 12 and ranks 16th&nbsp;nationally with a 46.0-yard average, a mark that currently ranks first in school history.&nbsp;Finishing with eight regular-season wins for the first time since 2016, K-State will learn of its bowl destination and opponent this Sunday. Kansas State’s official&nbsp;bowl&nbsp;announcement will be made on Twitter (@KStateFB) and the official athletics website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.kstatesports.com</a>.&nbsp;Fans can preorder bowl tickets by visiting the K-State Bowl Information page by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2019/10/28/2019BowlInfo.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;Coaches’ All-Big 12 Teams (Kansas State)Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year:&nbsp;Joshua Youngblood (KR/PR).First Team:&nbsp;Nick Lenners (FB), Joshua Youngblood (KR/PK), Wyatt Hubert (DL).Second Team:&nbsp;Scott Frantz (OL), Devin Anctil (P).Honorable Mention:&nbsp;James Gilbert (RB), Denzel Goolsby (DB), Adam Holtorf (OL), Wyatt Hubert (Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year), Nick Kaltmayer (OL), Malik Knowles (Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year), Blake Lynch (PK), AJ Parker (DB), Dalton Schoen (WR), Elijah Sullivan (LB), Skylar Thompson (QB), Reggie Walker (DL).&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;——————RYAN LACKEYDirector of Football CommunicationsK-State AthleticsT&nbsp;785.532.7708 |&nbsp;C&nbsp;785.587.7865<a href="mailto:rlackey@kstatesports.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">rlackey@kstatesports.com</a><a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(75, 138, 243);">kstatesports.com</a>&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&amp;ik=3fe30182ee&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1652025247373677639&amp;th=16ed2c35adaf5447&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ932Lu2mzLpHu2DX-s2GbPc3XsyZO9jY8LZ9IwEyxj32JAppt3cr142_aUiwKA-nGyRpakCUo38OZCxpX3ptu9xqm_3Q3craIHTn6oHn2r6BDPDJAwlNENFtWQ&amp;disp=emb" alt="signature_1425212803" height="23" width="191">&nbsp;... 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Fifteen Wildcats named to Coaches' All-Big 12 teams

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The Kansas State men’s basketball team unveiled its new white throwback uniforms on Monday night featuring&nbsp;the classic “Wildcats” script trimmed with purple and lavender jersey to go with white shorts featuring the vintage Wildcat logo, first worn by K-State during the 1972-73 season.&nbsp;K-State (5-2) will wear the uniforms in Saturday’s “White Out” game against Marquette (5-2) in the inaugural Big 12/Big East Battle at 8 p.m., CT at Bramlage Coliseum.&nbsp;The replica uniforms and a full Nike product line featuring the “Wildcats” script are now available at K-State Athletics’ official online store,&nbsp;<a href="http://shop.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">shop.kstatesports.com</a>, and the K-State Super Store located on McCall Road in Manhattan. The line is also available at the K-State Campus Store in the student union and Rally House and Dick’s Sporting Goods locations.&nbsp;Fans are encouraged to wear white in the nationally televised contest against the nationally ranked Golden Eagles with&nbsp;tickets available for less than $20 with a Wildcat 4 Pack. A limited number of Bootleg &amp; Basketball ticket packages still remain, which include the pre-game bourbon and whiskey tasting event&nbsp;in a secret location that will be revealed to ticket purchasers via text message the day of the event. ­&nbsp;Packages for the event include a special K-State branded snifter glass as well as food, spirit tastings and cocktails. Bootleg &amp; Basketball tickets for those who already have game tickets are just $30. Event tickets that also include a bench ticket to the game are only $50. A limited number of both ticket options are available.&nbsp;A variety of ticket options are available by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">k-statesports.com</a>, calling (800) 221.CATS, or by visiting the Bramlage Coliseum ticket office in person from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp;--<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.kstatesports.com</a>—&nbsp; TOM GILBERTDirector for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics &nbsp;

Official Nike  "Throwback Wildcats Script" merchandise available now

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575911683580.jpeg">Hernandez-Rodriguez photo Saline County Sheriff SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged rape and have a suspect in custody. On Saturday, a 22-year-old woman reported an unwanted sexual encounter occurred at a residence in Salina, according Police Captain Gary Hanus. The suspect identified as 24-year-old Herbey Hernandez-Rodriguez would not cooperate with investigators. Police obtained a search warrant, collected evidence and arrested Hernandez-Rodriguez. He remain jailed on requested charges that include rape and aggravated criminal sodomy, according to Hanus.

Police: Kansas man in custody for alleged rape

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575910168611.png">Skimmer found on a bank ATM in Salina in 2015 SALINA —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after a skimmer was found on a bank ATM in Salina over the weekend, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus. Police have not released the name of the bank or location. Check the post for for additional details as they become available.

Police: Card skimmer found on bank ATM in Salina

GREAT BEND —The Barton County Health Department has been conducting an investigation of an active tuberculosis case since early last week, according to Health Director Shelly Schneider. "With this active tuberculosis case, we ended up having approximately 42 blood samples that we had to deliver Friday to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment lab in Topeka," Schneider said.&nbsp; "Many people have latent TB that live in our communities," she explained. "It's only a concern when it becomes active which is why we began the investigation." While Schneider is hoping for those test results to come back negative, she says they are ready to move forward with the assistance of KDHE to prevent the spreading of the disease. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs, but can also attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Left untreated, TB can be fatal.&nbsp;TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected. Schneider says there is a concern that TB may not be identified due to the fact that people may think they are are suffering from a cold or flu.

Officials investigate tuberculosis case in Barton Co.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575907513463.png">Police on the scene of the investigation <a href="https://www.kmbc.com/article/police-officer-shoots-at-intruder-inside-his-kansas-city-home/30166328">photo courtesy KMBC-TV</a> KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty police officer has fired multiple shots at an intruder in his Kansas City home, although it's not known whether the intruder was wounded. Police say in a news release that the officer came on his radio around 2:30 a.m. Monday and asked for help at his home. The officers said he was alone in his home when he heard sounds, went downstairs and found an unknown man inside. The release says the officers fired multiple shots at the intruder because he feared for his safety and then ran from the scene.Police say the intruder hasn't been located.The shooting is being investigated as an officer involved shooting.

Off-duty officer shoots at intruder inside his Kansas City home

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574950995361.png">(Wesley Ira Purkey is from Kansas. His execution is scheduled for Dec. 13, for raping and killing 16-year-old Jennifer Long before dismembering, burning and dumping her body in a septic pond in 2003) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from restarting federal executions next week after a 16-year break. The justices denied the administration’s plea to undo a lower court ruling in favor of inmates who have been given execution dates. The first of those had been scheduled for Monday, with a second set for Friday. Two more inmates had been given execution dates in January. Attorney General William Barr announced during the summer that federal executions would resume using a single drug, pentobarbital, to put inmates to death. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C., temporarily halted the executions after some of the chosen inmates challenged the new execution procedures in court. Chutkan ruled that the procedure approved by Barr likely violates the Federal Death Penalty Act. The federal appeals court in Washington had earlier denied the administration’s emergency plea to put Chutkan’s ruling on hold and allow the executions to proceed. Federal executions are likely to remain on hold at least for several months, while the appeals court in Washington undertakes a full review of Chutkan’s ruling. The Supreme Court justices directed the appeals court to act “with appropriate dispatch.” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in a short separate opinion that he believes the government ultimately will win the case and would have set a 60-day deadline for appeals court action. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh joined Alito’s opinion. Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said the legal fight would continue. “While we are disappointed with the ruling, we will argue the case on its merits in the D.C. Circuit and, if necessary, the Supreme Court,” Kupec said in a statement.Four inmates won temporary reprieves from the court rulings. Danny Lee was the first inmate scheduled for execution, at 8 o’clock Monday morning. Lee was convicted of killing a family of three, including an 8-year-old. The government had next planned on Friday to execute Wesley Ira Purkey, who raped and murdered a 16-year-old girl and killed an 80-year-old woman. His lawyers say Purkey is suffering from dementia and he has a separate lawsuit pending in federal court in Washington, D.C. Then in January, executions had been scheduled for Alfred Bourgeois, who tortured, molested and then beat his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter to death, and Dustin Lee Honken, who killed five people, including two children. A fifth inmate, Lezmond Mitchell, has had his execution blocked by the federal appeals court in San Francisco over questions of bias against Native Americans. Mitchell beheaded a 63-year-old woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter.

Supreme Court delays start of federal executions 

WASHINGTON (AP) —&nbsp;Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee will formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive attack on Democrats and the proceedings. Click here to <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?467123-1/hearing-evidence-impeachment-inquiry&amp;live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Watch the hearing</a> Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president. Democrats say Trump’s push to have Ukraine investigate rival Joe Biden while at the same time withholding U.S. military aid ran counter to U.S. policy and benefited Russia. It could result in impeachment charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction. “The central allegation is that the president put himself above his country several times, that he sought foreign interference in our elections several times, both for 2016 and 2020, that he sought to cover it up,” Nadler said. “All this presents a pattern that poses a real and present danger to the integrity of the next election, which is one reason why we can’t just wait for the next election to settle matters,” he said. Chairman Jerrold Nadler expects the committee to vote soon, possibly this week, on at least two or more charges against the Republican president. Democrats say Trump’s push to have Ukraine investigate rival Joe Biden while at the same time withholding U.S. military aid ran counter to U.S. policy and benefited Russia. It could result in impeachment charges of abuse of power, bribery and obstruction. “The central allegation is that the president put himself above his country several times, that he sought foreign interference in our elections several times, both for 2016 and 2020, that he sought to cover it up,” Nadler said. “All this presents a pattern that poses a real and present danger to the integrity of the next election, which is one reason why we can’t just wait for the next election to settle matters,” he said.

Watch: Judiciary Committee hears Trump impeachment evidence

FINNEY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. Sunday in Finney County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a two-wheeled, off-road vehicle driven by Ethan Stanford, 15, Garden City, was westbound in a field just south of U.S. 50 and west of 3rd Street in Garden City. The driver lost control and was thrown from the vehicle when it overturned.&nbsp;EMS transported Stanford to St. Catherine’s Hospital. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

SW Kan. boy hospitalized after thrown from off-road vehicle

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575891451889.png">Crews on the scene of Sunday's house fire on SE Republican Avenue in Topeka -<a href="https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Home-damaged-in-SE-Topeka-after-fire-565941311.html">photo courtesy WIBW TV</a> SHAWNEE COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the cause of two house fires on Sunday in Topeka. Just after 1a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to the report of a structure fire at 1240 SE Republican Ave. in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Michael Martin. Upon arrival, fire crews found the rear of the structure fully involved. No one was reportedly at home at the time of the fire. The preliminary investigation indicates the cause of the fire as Undetermined; pending further investigation, according to Martin. The structure sustained $5,000 in damage; contents loss is being estimated at $2,000.00. Working smoke detectors were not located within the structure Just after 4a.m. Sunday, fire crews responded to a fire at a home at 1140 SW Western Avenue in Topeka, according to Martin. Upon arrival, fire suppression crews reported heavy fire involvement of the first and second stories of the dwelling. Due to the heavy volume of fire within the structure of fire origin, damage was sustained by the home to the south; 1108 SW Western Avenue. The fire was contained and extinguished, but not before both structures sustained significant water and fire damage. The dwelling was not occupied at the time of the fire. Preliminary investigation indicates the cause of the fire as Undetermined; pending further investigation. Estimated structural damage is listed at $62,000; contents loss is being estimated at $15,000.00. Working smoke detectors were not located within the structure of fire origin

Authorities investigate cause of 2 Kansas house fires

HARPER COUNTY— One person died in an accident just before 6:30p.m. Sunday in Harper County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by Paul Raberding, 65, Harper, was westbound on US. 160 two miles east of Harper. The Chevy crossed centerline and struck a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica driven by David P. Johnson, 52, Harper, head-on. EMS transported Raberding to the hospital in Wellington where he died.&nbsp;&nbsp;Johnson was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. EMS transported a passenger in the Chrysler Aumnouypon Starkey,70, Harper, to the hospital in Harper.&nbsp;Raberding was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dead, 2 hospitalized after head-on crash

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575582756487.png">Goines photo Sedgwick County WICHITA, KAN. - A jury Thursday found a known gang member guilty on a federal firearm charge, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. Emanuel E. Goines, Jr., 30, Wichita, was convicted on one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. During, trial prosecutors presented evidence that the investigation began June 22, 2019, following the fatal shooting of Justin Green. Officers learned Goines was present at the homicide, along with Quantezz Butler, another known gang member. On June 25, 2019, Wichita police were looking for Butler to question him when they saw live video clips on social media showing four men in a Trailblazer who were attending the funeral of Freddy Trezvant, another known gang member. Officers tried to stop the Trailblazer, which pulled away. During a pursuit, Goines was seen jumping out of the car and running behind a house at 1528 N. Belmont. He appeared to be carrying a gun. Police lost sight of Goines until they saw him walking hurriedly near 14th and Broadview, where they arrested him. They recovered a handgun from the backyard of 1528 N. Belmont. Sentencing is set for Feb. 24, 2020. Goines could face up to 10 years in federal prison. McAllister commended the Wichita Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Katie Andrusak for their work on the case.

Police used social media to catch Kansas gang suspect

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575651717705.png">Simms photo Clay County LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City area man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 107 years for killing his girlfriend and is awaiting trial on charges that he strangled a fellow inmate. Marcus Simms, 36, of Lee's Summit, was sentenced Thursday for first-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with a vehicle in the 2014 death of 31-year-old Michele Boldridge. Police found her body while responding to reports that a bloody, naked man was running around a northern Kansas City apartment complex. Police say Boldridge died from a snapped neck and had multiple stab wounds, along with a missing eye. Court records say the naked man, later identified by police as Simms, drove to a school bus parking lot, where a driver told him to go away. But Simms yelled: “You don’t understand. Someone just killed my girlfriend!” Simms was arrested after driving a stolen minivan off a road, according to prosecutors. In a car parked in the area, police found Simms’ DNA as well as a human eyeball. Simms is scheduled to be tried in June in the 2017 strangulation death of 26-year-old Brian Parisi, who was killed while jailed in Clay County on a drug charge.

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