The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan had it all, from fiber to tattoos. Located in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Center, the 11th annual Meet the Makers was held this week, featuring local creators presenting live demonstrations of their works. Manhattan Area Fiber Arts Guild members started the event Monday — a day the Discovery Center is not typically open on — demonstrating how to hand weave on 4-harness table looms and spinning wheels. A touchable exhibit of animal and plant fibers was also displayed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Local firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a prescribed pasture burn in southern Riley County that became out of control, scorching an estimated 400 acres in its path. Officials with Riley County Fire District No. 1 were dispatched at 1:30 p.m. to the area of Tabor Creek Lane, south of Zeandale. Volunteer fire crews found the fire had spread south into timbered draws and onto neighboring properties. Read more at TheMercury.com.
Lasheen Washington, 45, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:32 p.m. on March 19, 2026 in the 200 block of Brooklawn Drive on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of violating the Kansas Registration Act. Washington was issued a total bond of $12,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Officers filed a report of fraud at approximately 2:40 p.m. on March 19 in the 700 block of Levee Drive. Superior Sleep Experience was listed as the victim when it was reported a…
The sound of marches and rhythm of hoofbeats echoed through downtown St. Louis on March 14 as the 1st Infantry Division Band and the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard of Fort Riley took part in the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Thousands of spectators lined the parade route, waving flags and cheering for soldiers of the “Big Red One” during one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Midwest. Army officials said Fort Riley’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to community engagement and public outreach across the Midwest. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A Manhattan man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a reported aggravated assault, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report at approximately 11:36 p.m. March 18, 2026, in the 2100 block of Green Avenue. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim, and a known 67-year-old man was identified as the suspect. Richard Martin, 67, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:44 a.m. March 19 on a charge of aggravated assault. Martin was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 11:36 p.m. on March 18, 2026 in the 2100 block of Green Avenue. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a known 67-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Richard Martin, 67, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 1:44 a.m. on March 19 for aggravated assault. Martin was issued a total bond of $5,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Jessica Urbina, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 4:24 p.m. on March 18 in the 1000 block of S. Seth…
On today’s edition of The Game, Mason Voth from KSO joins the show to discuss the most recent developments following the hiring of KSU MBB HC Casey Alexander, Cole tries to repeat his success in Mitch’s Mid-Major March Madness game and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/E9HJ0paChlI?si=Dh00MGXh_pg-wwpE Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Tim Everson with Jeff Mittie/Bat Cats are raking right now Segment 4 – Mitch’s Mid-Major March Madness game/Ask Us Anything
By Tim Everson A bad taste was left in the mouth of the Kansas State women the way they ended the regular season. The Wildcats ended the season with three straight losses, two of which against rivals Kansas and Iowa State on their home floor. A magical run to the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament did a lot to make up for that, but now the Wildcats have a chance to return to Bramlage Coliseum to play at least one more game on their home floor. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Carlos Vasquez’s two home runs and career-high seven RBI fueled Kansas State baseball to a historic victory Tuesday night, as the Wildcats rolled to a 13-3 seven-inning victory over Baylor Tuesday night at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark. With its fifth run-rule victory of the 2026 campaign, K-State (16-5, 2-1 Big 12) set a program record for run-rule wins in a single season, while it also marked the first time in school history the Wildcats have run-ruled the Bears. It is the 16th run-rule victory under eighth-year head coach Pete Hughes, the most by any K-State head coach in recorded…