Last month Flint Hills ATA Bus launched its new K18 Connect Route, linking Manhattan, Ogden and Junction City with a $1 fare. Joining us in studio to discuss the early results is ATA Bus Director of Marketing and Communications Daphne McNelly.
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Two Manhattan residents were arrested Thursday afternoon following related incidents in the 5000 block of Fort Riley Boulevard, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 2:08 p.m. Feb. 12 for two counts of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body; interference with a law enforcement officer; and possession of marijuana. Channa Cuchy, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:14 p.m. on two counts of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and one count each of use…
Officers filed a report for two counts of possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, interference with a law enforcement officer and possession of marijuana at approximately 2:08 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026 in the 5000 block of Fort Riley Blvd. Channa Cuchy, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:14 p.m. on two counts of possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, interference with a law enforcement officer and possession of marijuana. Cuchy was issued a total bond of $11,000 and…
By Bella Zarate If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate — or survive — Valentine’s Day, Sunset Zoo is offering a humorous outlet with a serious purpose through its annual Love Bites fundraiser. The event allows participants to pay to name a hissing cockroach after an ex, crush or friend before the cockroach becomes a snack for Tess, the zoo’s resident sloth bear. While the concept may raise eyebrows, zoo officials say the fundraiser plays an important role in supporting animal care and conservation efforts. Erica Buckwalter, curator of education at Sunset Zoo, said Love Bites provides a…
By Nathan Gaddie The Riley County Heath Department is implementing a new electronic medical record system and will be closed March 11-13 for staff training. Health department director Diane Creek said the new system will function more effectively. “It will be built for public health specifically, so it will work better for us and serve our needs better than the current system,” she said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Brandon People and Bella Zarate It’s been a tough stretch for Kansas farmers as lower commodity prices are colliding with higher costs to raise a crop. Kansas Wheat Commission vice president of research and operations Aaron Harries spoke about the issue during a recent conversation on Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. He said farmers are dealing with tighter margins from drought and rising input costs. “What’s really concerning is the lack of predictability,” he said. “Tariffs going up and down — it’s hard to have any predictability in a business you’re operating when there’s uncertainty…
On today’s edition of The Game, Brian Smoller joins the show to take a look at the 2026 Bat Cats ahead of their season opener on Friday, K-State women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie calls in, KSU MBB’s dumpster fire continues and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/vvfw08q3Nzs?si=rljcfYbyDP91YzB_ Hour 1 Segment 1 – K-State baseball preview with Brian Smoller Segment 2 – K-State WBB coach Jeff Mittie Segment 3 – Klieman coming back to K-State? Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State men’s basketball is embarrassing Segment 2 – Why are home games such a disaster? Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball continued its descent into the depths of team record book hell on Wednesday night, falling 91-62 to Cincinnati at Bramlage Coliseum to tie the 7th-worst home loss in program history. Including the Wildcats’ recent 34-point home floor loss to Iowa State, three of the seven worst home losses in school history have now occurred within the past two seasons. K-State (10-14) is now 1-10 in Big 12 play, which ties for the worst start in the Big 12 era, along with 1999-2000 and 2020-21 teams. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…
Following a national search, Kansas State University announced its appointment of Ashfaq Khokhar as dean of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, effective Aug. 2. “Dr. Khokhar brings exceptional leadership experience, growth-minded vision and high-quality teaching, research and engagement to K-State in the role of dean for the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering,” said Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president. “I look forward to working with him to advance the college and university’s strategic vision.” As the chief academic and administrative officer for the college, and LeRoy C. and Aileen H. Paslay Chair in Engineering, Khokhar…
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