The Military Health System awarded Fort Riley’s public affairs officer Jorge Gomez with the Communicator and Civilian Photographer of the Year honor on Thursday. The MHS recognizes outstanding military medicine professionals who are “excelling at their craft,” said Dr. Stephen Ferrara, principal deputy assistant secretary of war for health affairs. “They are rising stars, and innovators, but most of all they are patriots; they are warriors.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Wamego came away with a second-place finish at the state softball tournament last week at Arrocha Ballpark in Lawrence. The No. 7 seed Red Raiders knocked off No. 6 Andale 3-2 on Wednesday before falling to No. 1 Fort Scott 6-0 in the championship game on Saturday. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Konza United Way has hired Tyler Dupy as its next executive director, it announced Monday. A leader in Kansas agriculture, business administration, and nonprofit advocacy, Dupy has nearly two decades of executive leadership, strategic communications, human resources, operations management and organizational development experience, Konza officials said in a statement. Dupy will begin his role on June 29. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Toby Hammes WICHITA — Peyton Parker saved his best performances for the biggest stage. The Wamego senior captured two state titles and added a runner-up finish to help power the Red Raider boys to a third-place team finish at the Class 4A State Track and Field Championships over the weekend in Wichita. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes WICHITA — Manhattan High’s girls 4×800 relay had been chasing history for weeks. On Saturday morning at the Class 6A State Track and Field Championships in Wichita, the Indians finally caught it. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Manhattan High baseball was well represented in postseason honors following another state tournament season, with nine Indians earning All-Centennial League recognition and three players receiving Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State honors. The Indians finished 21-5, captured a regional championship and advanced to the Class 6A state tournament for the second consecutive season. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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Officers filed a report for domestic battery and driving under the influence at approximately 4:47 p.m. on June 1, 2026 in the 800 block of Walters Drive. A 43-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were listed as both the victims and suspects. Jenny Belle Shanks, 43, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:21 p.m. for domestic battery. She was issued a total bond of $4,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Mitchell Autry Shanks, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:21 p.m. for domestic battery and driving under the influence. He was issued a total…
On today’s edition of The Game, Judge Mitch Fortner presides over some of the arguments at today’s injunction for Brendan Sorsby and K-State football and the Collin Klein staff put in the work for the Class of 2027 over the weekend. https://www.youtube.com/live/w18oga6sYOs?si=lMDm30mPfevW9re5 Full Show Segment 1 – Cats football on recruiting heater Segment 2 – Brendan Sorsby vs. NCAA arguments Segment 3 – Softball atmosphere and baseball chaos Segment 4 – Judge Fortner rules on Sorsby vs. NCAA Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything
Police arrested a fifth Manhattan teenager Friday in connection to reported violent crimes against a 15-year-old boy. Police arrested Xavier Manuel Pizarro Rodriguez, 17, at 1:10 a.m. in the 1100 block of Moro St. for aggravated robbery inflicting bodily harm, battery and aggravated assault while disguised to conceal his identity. Since his arrest he’s been released to another facility. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.