The Manhattan City Commission will discuss its options for Moro Street construction during Tuesday’s work session. Commissioners will provide guidance and feedback on the future design of Moro Street between 11th Street and North Manhattan Avenue. City administration has been engaged with BHS, Olsson and the Aggieville Business Association regarding plans for the area. The commission will also discuss how to proceed with the workforce housing sales tax policy manual resolution currently in place for housing development projects. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Two people were killed and a child was seriously injured Friday afternoon in a head-on crash on I-70 in Wabaunsee County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m. June 5 on westbound I-70 near mile marker 330, about 1 mile west of Spring Creek Road. Investigators said a 2024 Kenworth construction truck was traveling eastbound when, for an unknown reason, it crossed the median into the westbound lanes and collided with a 2020 Buick Envision traveling in the right lane. The driver of the Buick, 70-year-old Barbara Krier of Great Bend, suffered fatal injuries…
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On today’s edition of The Game, former K-State women’s basketball player Gabby Gregory joins the show, Mitch continues his CFB road trip with the best games for the 2026-27 season, we draw for the next Summer of Coleture movie, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/live/H89Tni2NNMo?si=RWLcv5EFyAOHvNOO Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mitch’s 2026 Ultimate College Football Road trip part 2 Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture Segment 3 – Are the Royals doing okay? Hour 2 Segment 1 – Interview with Gabby Gregory Segment 2 – Blindly Rank 5: K-State football players from Texas Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
By Tim Everson The Kansas State women’s basketball coaching staff will have a different look heading into the 2026-27 season. Chief of staff Mike Nicholson, who has been with the team over the last five seasons, is leaving Manhattan for a similar role at Missouri. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Kansas State shortstop Dee Kennedy continues to add to his extensive 2026 resume, as he earned National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Co-District 6 Player of the Year honors, following the organization’s 28th annual announcement of the district selections. Kennedy was one of 15 student-athletes recognized across the NCBWA’s nine districts and one of six selections from the Big 12 Conference. He shared the District 6 honor with Kansas’ Tyson LeBlanc, while the Big 12 led all conferences with six District Player of the Year selections. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Kansas State junior Tah Chikomba was added to The Bowerman watchlist on June 4, the final watchlist of 10 men in Division I prior to the NCAA Championship on June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon. The semifinalist list will be announced by the USTFCCCA on June 25. The Bowerman — collegiate track & field’s highest honor — is awarded each year to the top male and female collegiate athletes in the sport of NCAA track & field. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
A Manhattan woman was arrested Thursday afternoon on drug-related charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 4:49 p.m. June 4, 2026, in the 300 block of North Fifth Street for possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in the human body. Denise Chantel Holder, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:24 p.m. on charges of possession of opiates, opium, narcotics or stimulants and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia in the human body. Holder was issued a total bond…
A Manhattan bicyclist suffered minor injuries Thursday morning after a collision with a vehicle at a city intersection, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 10:45 a.m. June 4 to the intersection of North Juliette Avenue and Leavenworth Street for a reported injury accident. Upon arrival, officers found a 2015 Toyota Prius driven by Zainab Shinwari, 36, of Manhattan, had struck a bicycle ridden by Christopher Korte, 27, of Manhattan. Korte was transported to Via Christi Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police said Shinwari was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of…
Police are investigating a fraud case after a Manhattan-area business reported more than $77,000 stolen through an altered check, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 10:29 a.m. June 4 in the 8200 block of South Port Drive. Leiszler Oil Company was listed as the victim after it was reported an unknown suspect altered a check and successfully cashed it. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $77,046.84. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted…