Manhattan High softball used a pair of big offensive performances to sweep Lawrence on Friday, winning 12-5 and 7-3. The Indians pounded out 27 hits across the doubleheader, getting standout efforts from Gracyn Neitzel and Tierra Young in each game. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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Utah’s Jacob Long hit for the cycle in a 16-14 defeat over Kansas State baseball Sunday afternoon at Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark. After dropping the series opener, Utah (15-10, 5-4 Big 12) rallied behind a six-run eighth inning to defeat the Wildcats and earn their fifth series win of the season and second in Big 12 play. With the loss, the Wildcats dropped to 18-10 overall with a 4-5 Big 12 mark. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
A Manhattan man was arrested Friday afternoon at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center following a reported incident involving a law enforcement officer, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:37 p.m. March 27th in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, for battery on a law enforcement officer. A 20-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a 27-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Ronnie Summerset Jr., 27, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 6:03 p.m. on a charge of battery on a law enforcement officer. Summerset Jr. was issued a…
A person is dead following a pedestrian versus train incident early Monday morning in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 2:10 a.m. March 30th, 2026, to the area of East Highway 24 and Levee Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old individual who had been struck by a train and was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional information will be released.
Officers responded to a pedestrian versus train incident at approximately 2:10 a.m. on March 30, 2026 near East Highway 24 and Levee Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old person who was struck by a train and died at the scene. No further information will be released this time. Emma Morgenstern, 25, of Russell, was arrested at approximately 8:20 p.m. on March 27 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for two counts of interference with a law enforcement officer. This arrest stems from an original report from March of 2025.…
A Texas man was found guilty Friday afternoon of three charges involving drug distribution by a jury in Riley County District Court. Jose Miguel Rivera, 33, of Balch Springs, Texas, was convicted of distribution of at least 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of psilocybin — also known as mushrooms — and using a cell phone to commit, cause or facilitate the commission of distribution of controlled substances. He was found not guilty of a second cocaine distribution count and a charge of marijuana distribution. Rivera is set for sentencing May 5 with judge…
A pedestrian was struck after getting out of his car early Sunday morning on Interstate 70 in Geary County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Nissan Altima was parked on the right shoulder of the interstate just east of Milford Lake Road. Authorities said 20-year-old Austin McIntosh, of Topeka, exited his vehicle and was struck by a westbound semi as he was walking across the right hand lane. McIntosh was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The semi driver, a New Mexico man, was not injured.
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball has added another future piece under Casey Alexander. Class of 2026 point guard Jaylen Alexander, who was previously signed to Belmont, has flipped his pledge to K-State, he announced on social media Saturday. Jaylen Alexander, a three-star prospect, is ranked as the No. 22 point guard in the country and No. 180 overall player in the 247sports composite rankings. He is also rated as the No. 3 overall player in the state of Alabama. He was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year last week and earned MVP honors at the Alabama…
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A portion of Hayes Drive will close Monday for three to four weeks while a new sanitary sewer main is installed. During this time, Hayes Drive will be closed in a section north of the intersection with Levee Drive. Traffic will be detoured via Tuttle Creek Boulevard to Casement Road and McCall Road to access Hayes Drive around the closure. Drivers should expect moderate to heavy traffic and some delays on Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Casement Road and McCall Road. The work will be completed in coordination with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment as part of ongoing remediation efforts…