The fundraising event for Sundown Salute “Mudd Bogg” returns to Junction City June 3rd and 4th.

The event features a 200 feet long and 30 feet wide mud pit with races that are “won by time unless [someone]  gets stuck then they are measured by feet,” says Event Coordinator Eric Boland.

The “loud” and “fast” event will feature drivers from Kansas, Missouri and Texas.

Some of the trucks spectators can look forward to seeing are the “Dirty Joker” from Palco, KS, “Bad Influence” from Wichita, KS and likely some of the racers from a group named “The Sandbox” based out of Texas and Louisiana.

“We’re looking at [a turnout of] well over 100 trucks, and if everyone runs four times, you’re looking at a truck hitting that pit 400 times,” says Boland.

The “Mudd Bogg” will be located on the 1000 block of Grant Avenue just past the Jim Clark dealership. Admission to the event is $10 and food vendors will be on site for spectators.

The public is invited to take a journey back in time and hear a character presentation from Albert Einstein, Anne Frank or even Jackie Robinson.

5^th and 6^th grade students at Apostolic Academy will be showcasing History, English, research and public speaking skills on May 18^th, 19^th and 20^th. The Historical presentations will be held at Riddle Hall, 2512 Rucker Road, Junction City.

Wednesday the 18^th Caleb Huggins will deliver a narrated portrayal of WWII history at Normandy Beach followed by Jermaine Baker who will deliver comments while impersonating Albert Einstein

Thursday the 19^th Anthony Sheared is speaking on a depiction of the September 11^th Twin Tower attack. Jaslyn Nash is scheduled to impersonate Anneliese (Anne) Frank.

On Friday the 20^th Deontae Baker will represent Jackie Robinson on the ball field and in personal comments. Moriah Palmer will portray and address her discoveries concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition and Johnny Baker will conclude the day with commentary on Desert Storm.

The public is invited to attend, enjoy the short skits, costumes and topics at 1:30PM daily May 18^th through the 20^th.

 
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The day has finally arrived. Tickets to see Zac Brown Band, Train, David Ray and all your other favorite artists at the Wildcat Kickoff are on sale to the general public as of 10 a.m. Friday morning.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first concert at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in nearly 30 years. Tickets start at just $39 and are available at www.wildcatkickoff.com

Gates open at 3 p.m. for the Sept. 10 concert, so get there early and tailgate before kicking off the season with a one-of-a-kind event.

“We’ve wanted to bring a concert to Manhattan for a while and are glad for the opportunity thanks to the folks at Kansas State University,” said Gary DeWaard, executive of Iowa-based Basis entertainment, the event coordinator for the show. “Zac Brown Band, Train and David Ray are fantastic artists and will give the people an unforgettable show.”

The Manhattan event caps off a 30-city North American tour for the Zac Brown Band. The three-time Grammy Award winners and multi-platinum artists have become one of music’s most heralded acts. Their latest album JEKYLL + HYDE, out now on Southern Ground Artists/John Varvatos Records/Big Machine Label Group/Republic Records, marked the band’s third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200 chart.

Together with their three platinum-selling albums, Uncaged, You Get What You Give, and The Foundation, and their 2013 project The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1, the band has sold more than seven million albums to date.

Zac Brown Band are currently on their largest North American Stadium Tour to date, which includes two history making performances–a first ever three-night run at Fenway Park, and the first ever concert at Coors Field.

The Grammy Award winning San Francisco-based Train are known for delivering memorable songs that capture the listener’s imagination. The band’s latest album and seventh studio effort,Bulletproof Picasso, was produced by Butch Walker. The disc has spawned two mega-hit singles, “Angel in Blue Jeans,” their 13th Top Ten radio hit, and “Cadillac, Cadillac.”

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Newly released court documents allege that a Manhattan homicide suspect killed a 3-month-old girl.

The Manhattan Mercury reports that 25-year-old Andrew Gibson is jailed on first-degree murder and child abuse charges in last week’s death of Serenity Nichole Reich. Bond is set at $500,000.

The affidavit says that a series of bruises and abrasions led a doctor to conclude that she was killed. The child’s name and relationship to Gibson hasn’t been released. The affidavit says a doctor also found older injuries, such as partially healed broken bones.

She was rushed to a hospital May 5 after officers responded to a call about an infant who wasn’t breathing. Efforts to revive the infant weren’t successful, and the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.

There is a chance for severe storms to develop this afternoon, mainly along and southeast of a line from Seneca to Manhattan. The main threats with any severe storm would be damaging winds and large hail. For the weekend, slight chances for rain persist before widespread showers and rain move through the area Sunday night though Tuesday.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

Saturday: Cooler. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds up to 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Cloudy with chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 50 percent.

Monday: Rain showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of showers 80 percent.

Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

The “World Wars Concert” is coming to Eisenhower Presidential Library.

Bryan Pinkall, a Grammy Award winner for Best Choral Performance, Primetime Emmy Award winner and Assistant Professor of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State, will perform as tenor alongside Amanda Arrington as the piano accompanist for the first in a series of recitals celebrating composers, musicians, and artists who died during the World Wars for a number entitled “The World Wars Part 1”.

“Since it is the 100th anniversary of WWI and the 75th anniversary of WWII, we felt this was a very appropriate time to produce a series like this,” Pinkall states.  “The program features music of Alberic Magnard, George Butterworth, and F.S. Kelly, who died during World War I. Audio/visuals will help tell the story of these composers, ” he added.

The free to the public concert will take place in the Visitors Center of the Eisehower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home in Abilene on Saturday, May 21st  at 2 p.m.

May 21st is significant as the date of the concert, because it is Armed Forces Day, a day for citizens to show their support and thank military
members and their families for their service.

Get ready to score some bargains this weekend.  The Spring post-wide yard sale is this Saturday May 14th.

Attendees can look forward to scoring some yard sale bargains from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the residential neighborhoods.

There will be a Spring Craft Market featuring handmade crafts and some homemade food items from 8 a.m to 4 p.m.  The Riley Rascals Resale market, which offers gently used children’s clothing, toys and goods will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. at Rally Point near the Forsyth neighborhoods.

Admission to the yard sale and the craft market is free and open to the public. The Riley Rascals Resale Market admission is $1 and is also open to the public.

Community members without a Department of Defense ID card are required to obtain a pass from the visitor’s center at the Henry Gate located off exit 301.  To avoid delays, members of the general public are welcome to obtain their visitor’s pass prior to Saturday for the yard sale event.

K-State’s Interim President General Myers published the following letter on ksu.edu on Thursday, May 12.

“Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

I appreciate you allowing me to take a few minutes of your valuable time to address a serious issue. There have been many recent discussions regarding sexual violence and how and when the university responds, including information shared two weeks ago.

This is not just a student issue. It’s not just an employee issue. Unfortunately, sexual violence is a serious issue in our society and across the nation.

It is important for you to know that the university has been, and continues to be, in compliance with Title IX. Nonetheless, some misinformation was generated during recent publicity surrounding litigation claims. While we do not comment on pending litigation, we want to address concerns and clear up the recent misinformation about our policies.

The university looks into all complaints of sexual violence through its Anti-Discrimination Policy (PPM 3010). That policy addresses conduct occurring in the following locations, which is consistent with Title IX requirements: (1) on campus; (2) on and off campus in university-sponsored programs and activities; and (3) off campus, if it relates to discrimination on campus or in university-sponsored programs or activities. Additionally, the university has several other policies and processes that could apply to reports of situations involving sexual violence. For example, the university’s Critical Incident Response Team and Threat Management Team assess whether conduct (regardless of where it occurs) presents a threat to campus or university-sponsored programs. Many resources are available to help students regardless of the extent of the applicability of the policies mentioned above and regardless of the outcome of any investigations.

All persons at the university, including students, are strongly encouraged to report any incidents, regardless of where they occur, so the university can look into the allegations in accordance with its policies and help students get to the numerous resources available.

As part of a continual process, we are always working to clarify language and enhance education regarding the university’s policies. Some students have demanded immediate policy revisions, but those requests seem to be based on misunderstandings both about the university’s processing of allegations pertaining to off-campus sexual violence conduct and of all the various legal requirements imposed on a university. These misperceptions were fueled by recent media coverage and are not accurate. The university’s efforts, therefore, will include addressing recent misunderstandings and providing additional, accurate information on the Office of Institutional Equity’s website.

At K-State, we have always prided ourselves on facing challenges together and finding solutions. University leadership has been actively listening to students and other constituent groups and will continue to do so. All of us are fully committed as we move forward.

Our primary concern always has been, and will continue to be, the safety, fair treatment, respect and well-being of all students, faculty, staff and visitors to our campuses.

Thank you again for your time.

With Wildcat Pride,
Gen. Richard Myers”