City officials are making progress on a major road project in Manhattan. Concrete placement began Tuesday morning along Anderson Avenue, which will remain fully closed through Sunday from Connecticut Avenue to Canfield Road after city officials were advised of potential inclement winter weather this weekend. The project includes concrete paving and major waterline work. The work is part of a multi-year effort continuing through 2027 to replace the aging waterline beneath the roadway. Public works crews are upgrading the roadway and stormwater infrastructure and also adding new ADA-accessible sidewalks in the area. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…
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An Ogden man is jailed on a long list of suspected drug-related offenses, following his Tuesday arrest in the Candlewood Shopping Center. The Riley County Police Department says 54-year-old Dean Garvin faces 13 total charges. They include two counts each of distributing narcotics and possessing heroin or fentanyl with intent to distribute, as well as additional paraphernalia and marijuana charges. Garvin also was booked on suspicion of using a communication device in the commission of a felony drug crime. Garvin’s total bond is set at $50,000.
Officers executed a search warrant in the 2000 block of Seaton Ave. at approximately 10:53 a.m. on Nov. 25, 2025. As a result, officers filed a report for possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in the human body, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant. Troy Rhodd, 55, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 12:56 a.m. on Nov. 26 for possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/plant/cultivate controlled substance, use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in the human body, and possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant. Rhodd was issued…
Kansas State men’s basketball saw its first true road test unravel from the start at Assembly Hall, as No. 25 Indiana led wire-to-wire in an 86–69 win on Tuesday night. “I apologize to our fans, man, that they had to watch that,” head coach Jerome Tang said on the radio postgame. “It starts with me — I didn’t do a very good job preparing the guys for this, and I take the blame for that.” The Wildcats (5–2) erased a rough start and hung around deep into the second half, but foul trouble in the frontcourt and a blistering Indiana…
Mike Marsh, the longtime athletic director at Manhattan High School, announced his retirement at last week’s USD 383 board meeting. Marsh’s retirement comes after over 25 years working for the district, and more as a student. He first worked for the district in 2000 as assistant athletics director and administrative assistant at the former MHS East Campus. He has held his current position since April 2004, shortly after he became assistant principal in 2003 at MHS East. Marsh moved to Manhattan in 1971 as his dad, Marvin, became the principal at then-Manhattan Junior High. As an athlete, he played quarterback…
On today’s episode of The Game, we’ve got a busy show as we talk to Mitch Holthus following a big Chiefs win on Sunday, have our weekly conversation with Curry Sexton, and make picks for Mitch in Vegas as well as KSU MBB vs. Indiana. https://www.youtube.com/live/8H3qXipNcwo?si=lc9JQzV7nHR_FUnW Hour 1 Segment 1 – Oklahoma State hires its next coach Segment 2 – Mitch in Vegas Segment 3 – “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Curry Sexton Segment 2 – MitchPom vs. #25 Indiana Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week
By Emma Loura Former Fort Riley soldier was sentenced Monday to 13 years and 10 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections. In September, Joshue Sandoval Serrano, 23, was found guilty of rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. Judge Grant Bannister in Riley County District Court sentenced Serrano to 166 months for the count of rape and 32 months for each count of aggravated sexual battery. The sentences will run concurrently. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Emma Loura Kansas State University will begin the first campus restoration projects on its Campus Master Plan in January. After the Kansas Board of Regents approved the plan in September, K-State is moving on to the design phase. “We’re beginning a number of projects from the Kansas Campus Restoration Act,” said Lisa Johnson, assistant vice president for planning, design and construction. “We’re starting design on a number of those projects. Johnson said the first projects include restoring the exterior of Anderson Hall, renovating the central portion of Seaton Hall, demolition of Shellenberger Hall, renovating the Trotter Lab, remodeling the…
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