The Museum of Art + Light announced the public unveiling of its permanent digital art collection Monday, featuring more than 40 works by 18 internationally recognized digital artists. The museum developed the collection in partnership with Iconic, and said the collection represents a significant commitment to collecting, preserving and exhibiting digital art by a contemporary art museum in the United States. The MoA+L is the first contemporary art museum in the world to showcase immersive, digital, and permanent collections from its inception. The museum said it spans generative art, AI-assisted works, digital poetry, blockchain-native artworks, and hybrid physical-to-digital pieces, to…
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Starting next year, the outdoor country music and camping event Country Stampede Kansas will be held at the newly opened Gilley’s Gambling Hall in Park City, Kansas. Kustom Entertainment Inc., a live entertainment and music festival company, announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Gilley’s to produce and host music festivals throughout spring, summer, and fall seasons beginning in 2027. Country Stampede celebrates its 30th anniversary this June 25-27 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft reported Monday afternoon involving a vehicle that was allegedly taken and not returned. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 12:23 p.m. June 8 in the 2000 block of Casement Road. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported a known 35-year-old man took her 2026 Hyundai Elantra and failed to return it. The total estimated loss associated with the case is $25,000. In a separate incident, officers filed a report at approximately 8:50 p.m. June 8, 2026. A 42-year-old woman was listed as the victim…
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property at approximately 8:50 p.m. on June 8, 2026 in Manhattan. A 42-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 35-year-old male suspect damaged the victim’s GMC Acadia. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $1,000. Officers filed a report of theft at approximately 12:23 p.m. on June 8 in the 2000 block of Casement Road. A 33-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a known 35-year-old male suspect took her 2026 Hyundai Elantra and would not return it. The total…
On today’s edition of The Game, the downfall of collegiate athletics has officially arrived as Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby receives an injunction, Gene Taylor isn’t happy about it, and Great Bend football head coach Erin Beck joins the show! https://www.youtube.com/live/8Dl9egtvMPI?si=tyj3Q8R9zoEshQQs Hour 1 Segment 1 – Brendan Sorsby granted injunction, eligible to play in 2026 Segment 2 – “It’s f****** bulls***.” – Gene Taylor Segment 3 – K-State FB lands #1 player in Kansas for 2027 Hour 2 Segment 1 – Great Bend HC Erin Beck on Cooper Ohnmacht committing to KSU Segment 2 – How impactful is the Brendan Sorsby…
Police filed a report of an unattended death Monday morning after a man was found deceased in City Park. The man was found before 9 a.m. in the park restroom between the splash pad play area and the playground. The area has since been cleared and a police representative said there is no threat to the public. Riley County police officers identified the man and are working to notify a next-of-kin. The man’s death is under investigation. The Riley County Police Department and Manhattan Parks and Recreation both requested on social media that the public continue to avoid the area…
Following a season that saw Manhattan High finish 15-15 and advance to the Class 6A regional championship game, five Indians earned All-Centennial League softball honors. Freshman Azzie Foveaux headlined the group, earning Centennial League Newcomer of the Year honors while also being named a first-team all-league selection. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Fresh off a regional championship and a return to the Class 6A state quarterfinals, Manhattan High girls’ soccer placed six players on the All-Centennial League teams. Junior Lauren Booe and senior Kameron Felice earned first-team honors for the Indians, while Savanna Heitmann and senior Evelyn Thornburg were named second-team selections. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Police are investigating an aggravated assault reported Sunday night in Manhattan involving a juvenile suspect, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at approximately 10:17 p.m. June 7, 2026, in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way. A 25-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were listed as victims after it was reported that a 14-year-old male suspect brandished a handgun during an encounter in a parking lot. No arrests were listed in connection with the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
By Bryan Richarson A tornado hit northern Riley County early Thursday evening with wind speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, but the area wasn’t under a tornado watch and some residents reported not hearing sirens. Why? Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey explained the circumstances to county commissioners Monday morning. As far as the lack of tornado watch, Stukey said the Storm Prediction Center, headquartered in Oklahoma, didn’t issue one after measuring a less than 2% chance for a tornado, “which is relatively low risk for this time of the year.” “It literally came up out of nowhere,” he said. “Some…