Riley County officials gave no clear signal Monday on how they plan to approach more than $1.5 million in upcoming capital improvement projects. County commissioners discussed several proposals in the 2026 plan but ultimately took no action, instead opting to revisit discussions next week. “My recommendation to the board would be to not approve everything on the list today,” budget and finance officer Brittany Phillips said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The trial of a Texas man facing a slew of drug distribution charges began Tuesday with jury selection in Riley County District Court. Jose Miguel Rivera, 33, of Balch Springs, Texas, was arrested on March 23, 2025. Police released him on a $40,000 bond the same day. Rivera is charged with distribution of at least 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of psilocybin — also known as mushrooms — and distribution of between 25 and 450 grams of marijuana. He is also charged with…
Following his tenure as interim dean, Dan Moser was made the permanent Eldon Gideon Dean of K‑State’s College of Agriculture on Sunday. “Dean Moser knows how to get the best out of K‑State’s network of promising students, world-leading agricultural researchers and change-making alumni, because he’s long been among them,” said Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president. “We’re setting a standard as a next-generation land-grant university, and Dean Moser’s leadership will ensure the College of Agriculture is a crucial component of that work.” Moser, who earned his undergraduate degree from the college, said it is an honor to lead…
Manhattan Christian College’s president announced his resignation Tuesday and said he’ll take a new position as director of player development for the Kansas State football team. Kevin Ingram said this move “has not been an easy decision at all.” “Many factors played into my decision, both personal and professional,” he said in a public announcement. “But, as I have considered this, I have become convinced that as MCC prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it is time for a new leader to take the helm and lead MCC into the next 100 years of faithful service.” To view the full…
By Morgan Chilson TOPEKA — A contingent of House Republicans united with Democrats on Monday to push through a bill that reins in the middlemen operating between drug companies and pharmacies, offering more transparency for a system that can drive up prescription drug costs. Senate Bill 360 was the original bill introduced to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. At the end of last week, it appeared House Speaker Dan Hawkins was going to make sure the bill didn’t move forward this session, along with another bill that addressed the federal 340B program controlling prescription costs for certain clinics and hospitals. While…
Samantha Harris, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:58 a.m. on March 23, 2026 near 5th Street and Houston Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass. Harris was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.…
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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss next steps for Casey Alexander, Bat Cats disappointing weekend verse Arizona St, what the WBB future holds, and speak to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson. https://www.youtube.com/live/-u9xNZGPIsY?si=iBerlyiKgpOI-iOk Hour 1 Segment 1 – Building a team begins for Casey Alexander Segment 2 – Bat Cats salvage series with Arizona State Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – There’s potential with the future of K-State WBB Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
Twelve unanswered runs backed Lincoln Sheffield’s complete game, as Kansas State baseball downed Arizona State, 12-1, in seven innings Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium, avoiding a sweep in the Wildcats’ first home conference series. Trailing 1-0 headed into the bottom of the third, K-State erupted 12 runs over a three-inning span to secure its sixth run-rule victory of the season, and fourth in the last seven games. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Kansas State director of track and field Travis Geopfert was named the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Men’s Indoor Coach of the Year, as announced by the organization on Thursday, his first head coaching award. In his second year at the helm, Geopfert led the men’s track and field teams to program records during the season. Geopfert guided the men’s team to the program’s highest NCAA Championship finish and most points scored, in fourth place with 24 points. Six Wildcats were named First Team All-Americans during the first NCAA postseason for four of the men, and the first honorees since 2022. To…