Riley County commissioners unanimously approved a revised Heartland grant application Monday that could provide additional funding for a program designed to attract new residents to the county. Amanda Webb, planning and special projects director, presented the revision to increase the number of available incentives from 15 to 20. She said the county reached its target of 20 participants during the previous grant round and almost all recipients settled in Manhattan. One recipient moved to Ogden. Commission chairwoman Kathryn Focke questioned whether increasing the number of incentives was financially responsible, particularly because commissioners had already completed the county’s budget. To view…
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Work to install new playground equipment, safety surfacing and a picnic shelter at Douglass Park begins Wednesday. The project area will close during construction, which officials expect will continue through the end of 2026. The improvements will include new playground features such as slides and swings, along with new safety surfacing in the playground area. The current playground equipment was installed 32 years ago. The nearby picnic shelter also will be replaced as part of the project. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The RCPD is investigating a reported rape involving an 18-year-old woman in Manhattan. According to the RCPD, officers filed a report for rape and furnishing alcohol or cereal malt beverage to a minor just after 4:30 p.m. Monday. An 18-year-old woman was listed as the victim, while a 32-year-old man known to her was identified as the suspect. Due to the nature of the allegations, the RCPD says no additional information will be released at this time.
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Adrianna Fay Pratt, 30, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:36 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026 in the 500 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive on six Manhattan Municipal Court warrants for failure to appear. These warrants stem from original charges of possession of marijuana, criminal trespass, speeding, two counts of resisting arrest or obstruction of an officer’s duties, fleeing or attempt to elude police, cell phone violation (hands-free), and two counts of parking where posted not authorized. Pratt was also arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for endangering of a child and assault from a report…
On today’s edition of Wildcat Insider, the guys discuss an OT loss for the Wildcats on the road against Colorado, as well as Blake Barnett being named the starting QB moving forward. “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson also joins the show! https://www.youtube.com/live/KVvqaJL1Izw?si=cDCaJHZkKOXQuC3S Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State falls in overtime at Colorado 27-24 Segment 2 – K-State women’s basketball preview Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – K-State media with QB Blake Barnett Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
By Tim Everson It may seem a little earlier than usual, but Kansas State women’s basketball kicks off its 59th season Monday evening when in-state foe Wichita State comes to Manhattan. Led by seniors Taryn Sides and Nastja Claessens, the Wildcats start their journey towards a return to the NCAA Tournament after ending last season with a run to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament and a second-round finish in the WBIT. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Toby Hammes LAWRENCE — Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. That formula, backed by a season of handling pressure, practice and perseverance, was key for Manhattan High girls’ cross country to avoid any surprises on Halloween at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, as the top-ranked Indians claimed their second consecutive Class 6A state championship. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes LAWRENCE — Riley County senior Jeter Adams entered Saturday’s Class 3A state cross country meet seeded seventh. He left Rim Rock Farm as a state champion. Adams made his move over the final 400 meters, pulling away from the field to claim the individual title in 15:58.85. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove NORTON — Foggy skies, damp conditions, and slippery natural grass made for a difficult night of football in Norton. Both teams had to navigate the elements, but No. 9 Council Grove found enough footing when it mattered most, surviving a furious comeback for a 48-40 victory over the No. 8 Bluejays in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.