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K-State releases 2013-14 non-conference schedule

The Kansas State men’s basketball team will host nine non-conference games at Bramlage Coliseum in 2013-14, including matchups with Oral Roberts, Long Beach State, Ole Miss and George Washington....

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Gramatica, Ohlde to enter Hall of Fame

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2013 this week, which includes a pair of former Kansas State All-Americans in place kicker Martin Gramatica and women’s basketball star Nicole...

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An occasion to celebrate

If you enjoy birthdays, you ought to enjoy today. After all, it’s America’s 237th, and if we’ve learned anything from our ancestors, we know the Fourth of July — Independence Day — is meant to be a...

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Randolph was a great place to spend an exchange year

To the Editor: My name is Felix Tsigos; for the past school year, I was an exchange student with AFS. I attended Blue Valley High School in Randolph while living with the Todd and Sally Olson family...

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Junior 17ers leaning on 3B Leon

Every team needs a leader, and the American Legion Manhattan Manko junior 17ers seem to have one in third baseman Isaac Leon. Leon, who will be a junior at Manhattan High this fall, is in his second...

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Ella May Howard

Ella May Howard, a longtime resident of St. George, died Wednesday at the Westmoreland Community Care Home. ...

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Harold Raine

Harold Eugene Raine, 80, of Wamego died Tuesday at Vintage Park at Wamego. ...

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As America changes so does the fabric of its flag

The American flag is a common sight across the country on the Fourth of July, and a Kansas State University textiles expert said just as our country has evolved since 1776, so has Old Glory. According...

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Burglary, thefts in Pottawatomie County

The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary to a residence in rural St. George and two thefts to vehicles parked at the Rocky Ford Fishing Area in Manhattan. In the first case,...

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Area fireworks displays plus the Sundown Salute

Happy birthday, America! You don’t look a day over 200. To honor 237 years of freedom, check out these area events. The Manhattan Municipal Band will put on a toe-tapping, patriotic show at 6:30 p.m....

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A pair of Stampede questions

Q: Why is Country Stampede held in late June every year? Seems like it always rains, or is really hot, or both. Couldn’t they hold it at a better time, weather-wise? ...

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25 arrested during festival

Officials said they are still collecting crime statistics from the 2013 Country Stampede but announced Wednesday afternoon that 25 people were arrested over the course of the event. Pottawatomie County...

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Title I funding reduced

USD 383’s Title I funds have been reduced $120,795 for the 2013-14 school year, but carryover funds will cover the cuts, according to federal sequestration information presented at the Board of...

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Wheat harvest rocks

With wheat harvest successfully underway, farmers are admitting their yields are good but don’t want to be the first ones to brag or jinx themselves said K-State agriculture extension agent Greg...

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Junior 17ers drop a pair in Salina

The American Legion Manhattan Manko junior 17ers opened Salina’s 23rd Annual Kansas Grand Slam Wood Bat Tournament Thursday with a pair of losses. Manhattan suffered a close defeat early in the day...

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Kansas has been wonderful to us

Au revoir.  This is my last commentary, at least for a while. I am leaving Kansas.  I was born and spent my formative years in Winfield. I also met and married my wife, Shelley, there. Both of us...

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Egypt shouldn’t quit on democracy

The Obama administration apparently isn’t ready to recognize it, and an Egyptian military official is describing what happened there this week as “impeachment by the military,” but the military’s...

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Ken Lewis

Kenneth Loren “Ken” Lewis, age 88, of Manhattan, died Thursday at Meadowlark Hills - Stolzer House. ...

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Marajorie Umscheid

Marajorie L. (Blu-thardt) Umscheid, 76, died in her home Wednesday after a short illness. ...

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Pink rodeo to benefit cancer research center at K-State

The Kaw Valley Rodeo Association wants you to be tough enough to wear pink. The association will have its seventh annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo Friday, July 26, to raise awareness of breast...

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