Starting&nbsp;Monday, May 19, the City of Manhattan said that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=1bebfe025e&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">BHS Construction</a>&nbsp;will resume&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=f9b6bba62a&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">redevelopment efforts</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=684a13b6d2&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Aggieville</a>. Work will begin at the intersection of 12th and Moro streets, followed by improvements to North 12th Street that will continue into&nbsp;2026.

From&nbsp;May 19&nbsp;through approximately&nbsp;June 20,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=5119522f9f&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Moro Street</a>&nbsp;will be closed from North Manhattan Avenue to 11th Street, along with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=9aad92ddbc&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">12th Street</a>&nbsp;from Moro north to the alley between Bluemont Avenue and Moro.

During this time, parking in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=890841d8a7&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">Aggieville Garage</a>&nbsp;will be&nbsp;free&nbsp;to the public.

At the same time,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=2b80d0846e&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">12th Street</a>&nbsp;also will close from Moro south to the alley between Laramie Street and Moro. This section is expected to remain closed through at least&nbsp;November 2025. After that, construction will continue moving south on 12th Street in phases, ultimately concluding at Fremont Street in the&nbsp;fall of 2026.

This project includes replacements and upgrades to water, sewer, and stormwater systems, along with new streetscapes, improved sidewalks, and expanded outdoor dining areas that will enhance the long-term experience in Aggieville.

Vehicle access into Aggieville during construction remains available via 11th Street, Bluemont Avenue, North Manhattan Avenue, and Laramie Street (map below).

Pedestrian routes will be maintained along 12th Street and Moro, although specific pathways may shift as construction progresses. All businesses will remain open and accessible throughout the project, with clearly marked walkways to guide visitors.

Please drive carefully, follow marked detour routes, and stay aware of workers!

For updated project timelines, maps, and detours, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cityofmhk.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e92cc4cc1e09dc1dafa7ba9da&amp;id=f99b5206e1&amp;e=8c33f27c6f">AccessAggieville.com</a>.

Traffic Impacts:Expect moderate to heavy traffic and likely some delays on 11th Street, Bluemont Avenue, North Manhattan Avenue, and Laramie Street. Detours are outlined above.

The contractor estimates&nbsp;30 days&nbsp;for construction of this phase to be complete, with the 12th and Moro intersection reopening afterward, depending on weather.

Intersection of 12th, Moro closes May 19 as Aggieville redevelopment resumes

RILEY COUNTY—One person died in a hit-and-run accident just after 5:30a.m. Thursday in Riley County.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a semi driven by 48-year-old Shane Jungemann, Jefferson City, South Dakota, was traveling in the 700 Block of South 4th Street.&nbsp; The vehicle struck a 32-year-old man.

Just after 9p.m.&nbsp; Thursday police arrested Jungemann on requested charges of&nbsp; failure to report an accident involving a fatality. Jungemann if being held on a $15,000 bond, according to the RCPD. Police have not released the name of the victim.

RCPD makes arrest in fatal-hit-and-run 

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.

Riley County Arrest Report May 16

GEARY COUNTY—Police were dispatched to the area of Michaels Way in Junction City about 7 a.m. Thursday following reports of a suspicious subject wearing all black attempting to gain entry into vehicles. Upon arrival, the JCPD said officers made contact with the reporting parties and began canvassing the surrounding area. During the search, officers located an individual matching the description within the Hathorne Drive loop. When they attempted to detain the suspect, the individual began to physically resist. 

Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly after and assisted JCPD Officers in safely taking the subject into custody. The suspect was identified as Clayton Mayfield, a 21-year-old man from Junction City. Mayfield was arrested for three counts three counts of requested charges of Vehicle Burglary, one count of Obstruction, and one count of Criminal Damage to City Property. He is currently being held at the Geary County Detention Facility pending his first appearance.

We would like to thank the Geary County Sheriff’s Office for their quick response and support. No injuries were reported.As part of the ongoing investigation, officers have recovered and returned stolen property to four victims, including a juvenile female whose bicycle was being used by the suspect at the time of his arrest.

Residents living between the Michaels Way loop and the Hathorne Drive loop who believe they may have been victims of overnight theft from their vehicles are encouraged to contact the Junction City Police Department at (785) 762-5912 to file a report.

The Junction City Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind all residents to lock their vehicles when unattended. Securing your property can serve as a strong deterrent against opportunistic crimes such as these. This investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities arrest vehicle burglary suspect

DICKINSON COUNTY — A small earthquake shook central Kansas Thursday afternoon.

Just after 4:30p.m., a quake measuring a magnitude 3.6 rattled portions of rural Dickinson County three miles northwest of Herington, according to the U.S. Geological Survey&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Dickinson County Sheriff's office had no information on reports of damage or injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Small earthquake reported in central Kansas

There are now five candidates in the race for Manhattan City Commission. According to the county clerk's office three of the filings have occurred during the past week. They include Scott Seel, Amber Starling and Andrew Von Lintel. They joined Jayme Minton and Jim Morrison in the race.

Three seats on the commission are up for election.&nbsp;

In the Manhattan / Ogden USD 383 Board of Education race three seats are also up for election. The candidates that have filed include Courtney Jane Hochman, Lew Faust and Jayme Morris-Hardeman.

The filing deadline for both races is noon on June 2.

Manhattan City Commission and USD 383 BOE candidate filings occur

By&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/02/24/gov-laura-kelly-skeptical-kansas-houses-anti-tenure-legislation-will-reach-her-desk/">Kansas Reflector</a>

Holdout is Emporia State University, which proposes no increase in tuition

TOPEKA — Administrators of public universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system proposed student tuition increases for undergraduate resident students in the upcoming academic year ranging from 2.5% at Pittsburg State University to 4% at Fort Hays State University.

The outlier was Emporia State University, which responded to steady enrollment declines by requesting no increase in tuition for the second consecutive year.

To varying degrees, the six Board of Regents universities in Kansas grapple with a decline in the college-age population, an ongoing crash in international student enrollment, flat state appropriations, instability in federal research spending as well as inflation in operational costs, pressure to raise employee compensation and demands for substantive direct support of college athletics.

The nine-member Board of Regents has authority over tuition adjustments, but typically recommendations from campus leadership have been adopted.

Here are tuition rate increases proposed by university officials for in-state undergraduate students in the 2025-2026 academic year: University of Kansas, 3%; Kansas State University and Wichita State University, 3.5%; Pittsburg State University, 2.5%; and Fort Hays State University, 4%.

On Wednesday, FHSU President Tisa Mason said during a presentation to the Board of Regents the 4% hike at FHSU would balance financial responsibilities of the university with the capacity of students to afford college.

“We believe that the proposed tuition increase is essential for maintaining our high quality education and our student support services,” she said.

Board member Jon Rolph of Wichita asked whether Mason should consider a more aggressive tuition increase. FHSU historically maintained the state system’s lowest tuition rate due to revenue received from offering instruction to students in China, but the university found it necessary to raise undergraduate tuition by 7% in 2024 and 6% in 2025.

“Our students would loudly say, ‘No,'” Mason told Rolph. “They are feeling these increases right now.”

Ken Hush, president of Emporia State University, defended the decision to request no tuition increase. It meant ESU would go without a tuition rate hike in five of the past seven years. The university projected it would collect 0.4% less revenue from tuition next academic year compared to the current year, a reflection of erosion in enrollment as ESU restructured the university by firing tenured professors and eliminating academic programs.

Since 2016, tuition revenue to ESU has fallen by 26% while the six-university system overall generated an additional $140 million from tuition during that period.

“We are recommending a zero percent increase for the second year in a row,” said Hush, who indicated ESU’s budget factored in a possible 3% enrollment decline in the upcoming year.

Rolph, however, reiterated that he was concerned adopting less-than-necessary tuition increases at this juncture could lead to substantial spikes in the future to fill revenue gaps.

“Do you have that mapped out over two, three, four years where it’s stair-stepped?” Rolph said.

Hush said ESU was proud to offer a high-quality education with a tuition rate that moderated financial barriers faced by students.

“Our goal is to keep it flat from here on out,” Hush said. “We believe its moving in the right direction.”

Rick Muma, president at Wichita State University, said the 3.5% surge in tuition recommended to the Board of Regents reflected an attempt to navigate a difficult financial landscape. He pointed to leveling of investment from the state, uncertainty regarding federal appropriations, employee compensation that was 16% below market rates, the need to allocate $3.5 million to athletics programs and the anticipated reduction in international student enrollment.

“We are seeing the effects of decreased enrollment among international students,” he said. “This just didn’t start this year. It’s significant for us.”

Muma said the tuition increase could net WSU about $3.4 million annually, but the decline in international students could reduce revenue by $5.5 million annually. He said the university planned to implement a 4.8% budget reduction.

Kansas State President Richard Linton said tuition for in-state undergraduates would climb by 3.5%, but a 2.5% tuition increase would be applied to veterinary medicine students and an 8% increase would be sought for students on the aviation campus in Salina.

He expected KSU enrollment to climb 2% in the upcoming year, which would be a second consecutive year of growth following nine years of decline.

“The goal is to be working as hard as we can from a student-affordability standpoint,” Linton said.

KU Chancellor Doug Girod said the plan was to raise undergraduate tuition by 3% and boost student fees by 2%. These adjustments were in reaction to a projected 2.4% inflation rate, challenges with faculty salary compression, the flat state budget, reinvention of federal research funding and arrival of the long-anticipated enrollment decline tied to U.S. population trends. He expected KU also would experience a reduction among international students.

He said financial ramifications of these forces on higher education were difficult to fully predict, especially in terms of what could happen to student enrollment.

“I think the next two years are going to answer that question for all of us,” he said.

Tuition at the six universities in the Board of Regents’ system didn’t rise in 2020 and in 2023. In 2022, only KSU raised tuition. KU didn’t adopt a tuition increase from 2020 through 2023 before embracing increases of 5% in 2024 and 3.5% in the current academic year.

Five of six state universities in Kansas seek tuition hikes to grapple with financial obstacles

Friday, May 23, is the last day of school for grades K-7 and 9-11 and is a half day in USD 383.

Thursday, May 22, is the last day of school for 8th graders and is a full day.

The last day for MHS seniors is Thursday, May 15, and it is a full day. Graduation is on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at Bramlage Coliseum.

USD 383 school year will end May 23rd 

Third Thursday is today! Activities start at 5pm.

ou can come on down for dinner, stay for the hands-on activities, and explore the offerings of artists and makers. Learn how to line dance or salsa, maybe test your skills at hand weaving! 

Bourbon &amp; Baker's Cake Walk is at 6:30pm.

Third Thursday in downtown Manhattan

Senator Roger Marshall said Thursday morning that Kansas agriculture is beginning to rebound, as trade agreements and ethanol expansion offer new opportunities for farmers across the state.

On the BW Morning Show, Marshall expressed optimism about recent developments on the trade front and praised the Trump administration’s tariff strategy as a long-term investment in American manufacturing and farming.

“This is my favorite time of year,” Marshall said. “The turkeys are gobbling, the fish are biting, and the grass is green.”

Marshall, who has spent the past month touring Kansas and visiting more than 40 counties, said he’s seeing positive signs in both the fields and the factories. “Dozens of manufacturing plants across the state have seen sales spike,” he said, attributing the growth to the use of American-made aluminum and steel. “People want the stability of knowing what they’re ordering today won’t be affected by tariffs six months from now.”

On the issue of international trade, Marshall pointed to a new agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom as a win for Kansas agriculture.

“This is the first of many,” he said, noting over 80 countries are interested in pursuing trade deals. “This opens the door for beef and ethanol exports — two of the brightest spots in Kansas ag right now.”

Marshall emphasized that removing non-tariff barriers in Europe would allow Kansas-grown beef and corn-based ethanol to enter new markets. He also advocated for expanded production of ethanol and renewable fuels made from soybeans, particularly jet fuel.

“We’re pushing for year-round E15 sales and a long-term extension of the 45Z tax credit,” he said. “Those moves would be game-changers for corn and soybean producers.”

The senator also addressed the challenges farmers have faced under the Biden administration, citing a sharp drop in net farm income and rising interest rates.

“Fertilizer, diesel — those input costs skyrocketed,” he said. “But we’re starting to see interest rates and input prices come down. I think we’re going to be in better shape this year than we were last year.”

Marshall praised the U.S.-Japan trade relationship as another key win, particularly for Kansas beef producers. He recalled attending the signing of a beef trade agreement during the Trump administration — the only member of Congress invited by the president.

“Nobody in the world can make beef that tastes as good as Kansas beef,” Marshall said. “Once people taste it, they want more.”

He also pointed to growing ties between Kansas and Japan in aerospace, including partnerships in satellite and chip production. “Japan continues to be a strong ally — not just in trade, but in keeping pressure on China,” he said.

As he continues his tour of Kansas, Marshall said he remains committed to advocating for stable, long-term solutions for farmers and manufacturers alike.

“Everybody, take a deep breath,” he said. “Let’s come back in two months and see where we are. I think we’re going to be in a better place.”

Senator Roger Marshall talks tariffs and trade

MANHATTAN — It takes a calculated effort to empty a seven-story building of furniture: 38 hours of planning, 272 staff and volunteer hours, and the participation of 34 departments and 41 non-profits, to be exact.

Spring cleaning was in full swing as Kansas State University departments moved out of the Unger Complex last month. With an abundance of furniture, supplies and office items to clear out, K-State’s divisions of Financial Services, Information Technology and Facilities coordinated a surplus giveaway.

Furniture was first made available to K-State departments and local nonprofits before being offered to the public at no cost. Items ranged from office printers to desks to workstation wall panel dividers.

With each chair and whiteboard loaded into the back of a pickup, K-State's sustainability and community well-being values were on full display, said Memory Buffington, assistant vice president of university and shared services accounting and procurement.

"When we prioritize reuse, we minimize waste and uphold the university's commitment to resource stewardship," Buffington said. "This event was an opportunity to maximize the usefulness of university assets, reduce our need for new purchases and reinforce our role as a good community partner."

Local nonprofits were eager to participate, including Flint Hills Job Corps, which repurposed 289 items. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps is the nation's largest free, residential career training and education program for low-income adults ages 16 through 24, educating students in over 10 different in-demand industries. Together, Job Corps and the university share a common mission of bringing education, experience and expertise to Kansas and beyond.

Recent program changes had left the organization needing to furnish their classrooms rapidly, and K-State proved to be an invaluable partner.

"The timing was perfect," said Gina Shope, Flint Hills Job Corps director. "The furniture giveaway has allowed us to furnish all of our classrooms with desks, bookshelves and chairs. The impact of this event will be felt for many, many years, and I'm proud of the university for looking beyond itself to support the needs of our community."

In total, 2,316 pieces of furniture were rehomed to churches, labs, museums, youth programs and more - all while avoiding the landfill, thanks to a collaborative effort from motivated Wildcats and community partners.

 K-State’s furniture giveaway brings a lot to the table

** Home games at
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City are in bold. 


Week 1 – Friday,
Sept. 5 at LA Chargers (in Brazil) - 7:00 p.m. (Streaming on YouTube)

Week 2 –
Sunday, Sept. 14 vs Philadelphia Eagles – 3:25 p.m. - FOX

Week 3 – Sunday,
Sept. 21 at New York Giants – 7:20 p.m. - NBC

Week 4 –
Sunday, Sept. 28 vs Baltimore Ravens – 3:25 p.m. - CBS

Week 5 – Monday,
Oct. 6 @ Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:15 p.m. - ESPN/ABC

Week 6 –
Sunday, Oct. 12 vs Detroit Lions – 7:20 - NBC

Week 7 –
Sunday, Oct. 19 vs Las Vegas Raiders – 12:00 p.m. - CBS

Week 8 –
Monday, Oct. 27 vs Washington Commanders – 7:15 p.m. - ESPN/ABC

Week 9 – Sunday,
Nov. 2 at Buffalo Bills – 3:25 - CBS

Week 11 – Sunday,
Nov. 16 at Denver Broncos – at 3:25 p.m. - CBS

Week 12 –
Sunday, Nov. 23 vs Indianapolis Colts – 12:00 p.m. - CBS

Week 13 –
Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – at Dallas Cowboys – 3:30
p.m. - CBS

Week 14 –
Sunday, Dec. 7 vs Houston Texas – 7:20 p.m. - NBC

Week 15 –
Sunday, Dec. 14 vs LA Chargers – 12:00 p.m. - CBS

Week 16 – Sunday,
Dec. 21 at Tennessee Titans – 12:00 p.m. - CBS

Week 17 –
Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – vs Denver Broncos – 7:15 p.m. (Streaming on Amazon Prime Video)

Week 18 – Saturday
or Sunday, Jan. 3 or 4, at Las Vegas Raiders. TBD

Kansas City Chiefs release full 2025 Schedule

HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña had a season-high four hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, to give the Houston Astros a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

The Astros trailed by 1 when Zach Dezenzo singled with one out in the eighth and was lifted for pinch-runner Chas McCormick. Mauricio Dubón’s second double of the game dropped into the left field corner and scored McCormick, tying the game and chasing Michael Lorenzen (3-4).

Carlos Estévez took over and Peña lined his third pitch into left field, sending Dubón home and putting the Astros on top.

Josh Hader walked one in a scoreless ninth for his 10th save after Bryan King (1-0) threw a scoreless eighth for the win.

Isaac Paredes homered for a second straight game for the Astros after his shot in the ninth inning Tuesday night lifted them to the 2-1 win.

Maikel Garcia homered and doubled as the Royals built a 3-1 lead.

Dubón’s first double came with one out in the sixth and he scored on a double by Peña to get the Astros within 3-2.

Houston’s Colton Gordon allowed seven hits and three runs in 4 1/3 innings in his major league debut.

Lorenzen yielded seven hits and four runs in 7 1/3 innings for the loss.

Garcia put the Royals up 1-0 with his towering home run to start the second inning. There were two outs and two on in the inning when Jonathan India then smacked an RBI double off the left field wall to make it 2-0.

The Royals had runners at first and second with two outs in the third when Jake Meyers robbed Hunter Renfroe of extra bases with a nifty catch on the track in center.

Paredes homered in the fourth before Garcia’s RBI double that bounced off second base and into the outfield pushed the lead to 3-1.

Dubón’s RBI double in the eighth that tied it and chased Lorenzen.

Peña has been great in 16 games since moving to the leadoff spot and has five doubles, three homers, 15 RBIs and 28 hits.

⚾️ Jeremy Peña's RBI single in the 8th lifts the Astros over Royals

HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

The game was tied at 1 after a home run by Jeremy Peña in the sixth inning when Paredes led off the bottom of the ninth against John Schreiber (1-2). He sent his second pitch to left-center field for his fifth homer this season, giving Houston the win after Kansas City took the series opener Monday.

Both teams got strong outings from their starters. Houston’s Framber Valdez allowed six hits and a run with seven strikeouts in eight innings. Kris Bubic yielded six hits and a run and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.

Bryan Abreu (1-1) struck out one in a scoreless ninth for the win.

Hunter Renfroe doubled off the wall in left-center field with one out in the eighth. Valdez plunked Jonathan India on the foot with two outs, but he induced a groundout by Bobby Witt Jr. to end his night.

Maikel Garcia walked to open the fifth before a single by Vinnie Pasquantino sent him to third. The Royals took a 1-0 lead when Freddy Fermin singled on a ground ball to right field that scored Garcia.

Peña’s home run to left field tied it with no outs in the sixth. Jose Altuve followed with a double on a grounder down the third base line, but Bubic retired the next three batters, with two strikeouts, to leave him stranded.

Jake Meyers singled to start Houston’s seventh, but was out at second when Cam Smith grounded into a force out. Bubic was replaced by Lucas Erceg and he picked off Smith at first before striking out Brendan Rodgers to end the inning.

Peña has three homers, four doubles, 24 hits and 13 RBIs in 15 games since moving to the leadoff spot.

Kansas City RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.57 ERA) opposes LHP Colton Gordon in the series finale Wednesday night. Gordon will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut.

⚾ Paredes homers in bottom of the 9th to lift Astros over Royals

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.

Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">after his death</a>&nbsp;and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball’s career hits leader with Pete Rose Night.

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death. Several others will also have their status changed by the ruling, including all members of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox, former Philadelphia Phillies president Williams D. Cox and former New York Giants outfielder Benny Kauff.

Under the Hall of Fame’s current rules, the earliest Rose or Jackson could be inducted would be in 2028.

Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.

Rose first applied for reinstatement in September 1997, but Commissioner Bud Selig never ruled on the request.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b8d15e433f68468eab7030a08ed47c09">Manfred in 2015 rejected a petition for reinstatement</a>, saying “Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">Rose died Sept. 30 at age 83</a>, and a new petition was filed Jan. 8 by Jeffrey Lenkov, a lawyer who represented Rose. Lenkov and Rose’s daughter Fawn had met with Manfred on Dec. 17.

Rose’s supporters have included U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he intends to pardon Rose posthumously.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-reinstatement-00a2532eeb4f1aa3dd81530260de44b8">Manfred discussed Rose with Trump</a>&nbsp;when the pair met in April, but he hasn’t disclosed specifics of their conversation.

In a letter to Lenkov, Manfred wrote, “In my view, a determination must be made regarding how the phrase ‘permanently ineligible’ should be interpreted in light of the purposes and policies behind Rule 21, which are to: (1) protect the game from individuals who pose a risk to the integrity of the sport by prohibiting the participation of such individuals; and (2) create a deterrent effect that reduces the likelihood of future violations by others.

"In my view, once an individual has passed away, the purposes of Rule 21 have been served. Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game. Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve. Therefore, I have concluded that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual, and Mr. Rose will be removed from the permanently ineligible list.”

A 17-time All-Star during a playing career from 1963-86, Rose holds record for hits (4,256), games (3,562), at-bats (14,053), plate appearances (15,890) and singles (3,215). He was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year, 1973 MVP and 1975 World Series MVP. A three-time NL batting champion, he broke the prior hits record of 4,191 set by Ty Cobb from 1905-28.

“Pete is one of the greatest players in baseball history, and Reds Country will continue to celebrate him as we always have," Reds owner Bob Castellini said. “We are especially happy for the Rose family to receive this news and what this decision could mean for them and all of Pete’s fans.”

Jackson was a .356 career hitter who was among the eight Black Sox banned for throwing the 1919 World Series. He died in 1951, but he remains one of baseball's most recognizable names in part for his depiction by Ray Liotta in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams.

What else needs to happen for Rose or Jackson to reach the Hall of Fame?

Under a rule adopted by the Hall’s board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rose-hall-of-fame-d3da8832097f2717590096d68600fee4">considered for election</a>&nbsp;to the Hall. Jackson was twice considered on ballots by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, but received just 0.9% in 1936 and 1% of a nominating vote in 1940.

Rose’s reinstatement occurred too late for him to be considered for the BBWAA ballot. If not on the permanently banned list, Rose would have been eligible on the ballots each from 1992 through 2006. He was written in on 41 votes in 1992 and on 243 of 7,232 ballots (3.4%) over the 15 years, votes that were not counted.

Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark said in a statement that players affected by Manfred's ruling Tuesday would be considered.

“The National Baseball Hall of Fame has always maintained that anyone removed from Baseball’s permanently ineligible list will become eligible for Hall of Fame consideration,” she said. “Major League Baseball’s decision to remove deceased individuals from the permanently ineligible list will allow for the Hall of Fame candidacy of such individuals to now be considered."

Without the ban, both players are eligible for the Hall’s Classic Baseball Era, which next meets to consider players in December 2027 and considers those whose greatest contributions to the sport were before 1980.

A 10-person historical overview committee selects the eight ballot candidates with the approval of the Hall’s board and the ballot is considered by 16 members at the winter meetings, with a 75% or higher vote needed. The committee members include Hall of Fame members, team executives and media/historians.

Among the players in the 2028 class eligible for the BBWAA ballot are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina.

Trump has said he would pardon Rose, but it’s not clear what a presidential pardon for Rose would entail.

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

&nbsp;By Ryan Lackey, Associate AD for Communications

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Highlighted by fan-favorite traditions and community celebrations, K-State Athletics unveiled the official theme games for the 2025 football season at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Tuesday.

The 2025 home slate features six games in Manhattan, each with a unique gameday theme designed to enhance the atmosphere and showcase the pride and tradition of K-State Football. Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and secure their seats for this fall.

Single-game tickets for the 2025 season go on sale exclusively to Ahearn Fund members on Tuesday, June 10, while the public on-sale begins Tuesday, June 17.

A full breakdown of the 2025 theme games is below:

Saturday, August 30 – vs. North Dakota

• Stripe Out: Help stripe out Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear either purple or white based on their section to create a bold visual statement in the stands. More information will be released in conjunction with the single-game ticket on-sale on June 10.

Saturday, September 6 – vs. Army

• Fort Riley Day: Celebrate and honor the soldiers and families of Fort Riley. Fort Riley Day includes a day-long tribute to K-State’s military partnership, featuring service members, military vehicles and special in-game recognitions.

Saturday, September 27 – vs. UCF

• Celebrate Ag Day: Join us in recognizing the agriculture industry that drives our state and supports our communities. Celebrate Ag Day will highlight Kansas farmers, ranchers and ag leaders during pregame and throughout the game.

• Homecoming: Be part of a beloved K-State tradition as K-State welcomes alumni, students and friends back to Manhattan. The week-long celebration concludes with a packed Bill Snyder Family Stadium on game day.

Saturday, November 1 – vs. Texas Tech

• Harley Day: Start your engines as this fan favorite is back for another year. More than 100 motorcycles will rumble around the field in a thunderous pregame lap you won’t want to miss.

Saturday, November 29 – vs. Colorado

• Senior Day: Honor the Wildcat seniors in their final home game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. A pregame ceremony will recognize their dedication and contributions to K-State Football.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night.

Michael Massey homered as Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. India finished with three hits, and Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel each had two.

Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Carlos Estévez got three outs for his 12th save.

Massey sparked Kansas City's four-run second with a leadoff drive against rookie Ryan Gusto (3-2) for his second homer. India hit a two-out RBI single and scored on Witt's first triple of the season. Pasquantino added a run-scoring single.

The Royals added three more in the third. Drew Waters and India each hit an RBI single, and Witt drove in Waters with a sacrifice fly.

Jake Meyers had two hits and scored two runs for Houston, which had won three of four.

Zach Dezenzo hit an RBI double in the seventh for the Astros, and Jeremy Peña added a sacrifice fly. Meyers' RBI single helped his team close to 7-5 in the eighth.

Gusto allowed seven hits and walked three in 2 1/3 innings.

Jose Altuve hit a leadoff single in the ninth for Houston. But Isaac Paredes flied out, Christian Walker struck out and Yainer Diaz flied out.

Wacha entered with the least run support among starters at 1.79 runs per game. The Royals had not scored more than two runs with him on the mound in any of his eight starts.

LHP Kris Bubic (4-2, 1.69 ERA) starts on Tuesday for the Royals against LHP Framber Valdez (2-4, 3.94 ERA).

⚾ Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.

Giolito (1-1) allowed two singles and one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to get his first win for Boston. He missed last season with a partially torn elbow ligament, and his last victory was for Cleveland on Sept. 15, 2023.

Devers — again starting at designated hitter two days after Red Sox homer John Henry flew to Kansas City&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a82e9ddbb9c6f5e294dc6ce5908eab0c">to meet with the disgruntled slugger</a>&nbsp;over his refusal to play first base — followed up his 4-for-4 performance on Saturday with a monster homer. With one out and a runner on first in the sixth,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1921650753531211984">Devers blasted Seth Lugo's first pitch</a>&nbsp;to dead center, his seventh longball of the year.

In the third inning, Giolito threw wildly past third on Kyle Isbel’s bunt, allowing Drew Waters to score. He faced the minimum after that.

Wilyer Abreu tied it in the fourth with his 10th homer, a 430-foot shot to right. Abreu had three hits, snapping an 0-for-13 slide.

Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his sixth save.

Lugo (3-4) allowed three runs in six innings for his fifth straight quality start.

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