By Emily Willi and Brandon Peoples As housing demand grows in Manhattan, city leaders struggle to move projects forward amid disagreements over funding. Manhattan Mayor Susan Adamchak, who joined KMAN’s Within Reason with Mike Matson earlier this month, said she’s proud of the city’s accomplishments on housing over the past two years, but admits getting the USD 383 school board, Riley County and Manhattan commissions to fully agree on housing projects has been difficult. “We had one project we tried to bring forward last year, which encompassed 40 different housing units, and the county was not persuaded that this was…
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By Emily Willi A Manhattan city commissioner hopes some of the state’s top leaders in Washington, D.C., will meet with constituents in Manhattan soon to debate top political issues. Karen McCulloh is calling for a town hall discussion with Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran as well as Rep. Tracey Mann. She said the conversations would be targeted at breaking the silence between lawmakers and the public. “What I want to see is a dialogue,” McCulloh said. “Nobody is talking to anybody. Everybody’s got their little firm decision, sitting in their camp and they’re unwilling to do anything…
By Bella Zarate Community leaders, volunteers and nonprofit advocates were recognized Monday night during the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, highlighting individuals whose work continues to shape the Manhattan area. The ceremony honored service and leadership across several categories, recognizing long-term commitment to community development, volunteerism and nonprofit leadership. Two longtime nonprofit leaders received Service and Leadership Recognition awards. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple felony charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Nicholas McDaniel, 20, was taken into custody at approximately 3:33 p.m. March 25th near Casement Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. He was arrested on charges of aggravated violation of the offender registration act, seven counts of violating the offender registration act and three counts of perjury. McDaniel was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
A Wamego woman was arrested late Wednesday night at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on theft and computer-related charges, according to authorities. Jessica Cutright, 44, was taken into custody at approximately 11:55 p.m. March 25th, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, the location of the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. She was arrested on charges of theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in October 2024. Cutright was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
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Jessica Cutright, 44, of Wamego, was arrested at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in October 2024. Cutright was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nicholas McDaniel, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:33 p.m. on March 25 near Casement Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. for aggravated violation of the offender registration act, seven counts of violating the offender registration act…
Following the recovery of a submerged fuel tank last week at Tuttle Creek Lake, officials with the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that water quality samples collected by state and federal officials at the lake have shown no fuel-related contaminants above drinking water standards. As a result, a stream advisory issued for Tuttle Creek Cove was rescinded Wednesday by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The state agency has worked closely with the Corps and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Heartland Region on a comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan since the March…
By Tim Everson With the Kansas State women’s basketball team wrapping up its season over the weekend in a second-round WBIT loss to California, the focus has already shifted to next season. Following the 2024-25 campaign, the Wildcats suffered a mass exodus through both graduation and the transfer portal. Junior guard Taryn Sides was the only returning K-State player to have recorded any meaningful playing time, and so the cupboard had to be restocked. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports
A 24-year college coaching veteran who has 12 years of coordinator experience, Marcel Yates will lead the Kansas State cornerbacks, head coach Collin Klein announced Tuesday. Yates replaces co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson, who left to coach at Ole Miss, the school announced on March 19. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports