The annual fundraiser at Colbert Hills supporting USD 383’s fit closet raised $5,600 this year. Fifty-six players each paid $100 to participate in the match-play golf fundraiser Nov. 1 to help the district buy clothing for students. Head golf professional Steve Gotsche said the inspiration to raise money for the fit closet came from his wife — who is an elementary school teacher — and other members at Colbert Hills. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The Kansas Young Professionals Summit on Oct. 26 brought more than 250 young professionals from across Kansas to Manhattan for a day dedicated to professional development, networking and leadership. The summit, themed, “Built for What’s Next,” featured a lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to equip young professionals with the tools, connections and confidence to take the next steps in their careers and communities. Attendees selected from 16 breakout sessions on a range of topics covering leadership, financial planning, entrepreneurship, technology, personal branding, civic engagement and career development. Sessions explored everything from navigating artificial intelligence in the workplace…
Tuesday’s work session will feature consideration by Manhattan city commissioners on dissolving the current iteration of the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. Talks will focus on whether commissioners wish to end the 1976 interlocal agreement that created the board. City officials said Manhattan’s city boundaries growing further into Pottawatomie County present an issue because the board has no Pott County representation. The seven-member board contains three members appointed by the city, three by Riley County, and the seventh seat alternates between the city or county. That means that every two years a majority of the city’s planning board members are…
By Tim Everson After a month, Kansas State returns home to Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday when the high-flying Oklahoma State comes to town. After a tumultuous injury situation that has left junior Blake Barnett as the starting quarterback for this week, the Wildcats are looking to get the train back on the tracks after back-to-back losses and four losses in the last five outings. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
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By Tim Everson The Kansas State women are still figuring some things out two games into the season. The good news for the Wildcats is they’ve been able to learn while adding two wins to their record. The Wildcats topped Southern Indiana 61-47 at home on Thursday, the second of a four-game homestand over eight days. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Today, we’ve got conversations with Oklahoma State beat writer Eric Bailey and former K-State WR Curry Sexton, taking a look ahead at K-State’s big time matchup with the Cowboys on Saturday as the Wildcats try to slow down Oklahoma State’s high powered offense. Also, K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie joins the program after a 1-0 start to the season and a look ahead to game number two against Southern Indiana! https://www.youtube.com/live/Ul_emScf_wk?si=3YNBoRWizadp_ujS Hour 1 Segment 1 – Oklahoma State preview with Eric Bailey Segment 2 – Can K-State keep up with OSU offense? Segment 3 – K-State women’s basketball…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High football will look to keep its postseason run alive Friday night when the Indians host a much-improved Garden City team in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs at Bishop Stadium. The No. 3-seeded Indians (7-2) are coming off a 67-7 drubbing of Topeka High in the opening round, while No. 6 Garden City (6-3) advanced with a narrow 15-14 win over No. 11 Wichita East — the Buffaloes’ second one-point win over the Blue Aces in as many weeks. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
6A 6W Garden City Buffaloes (6-3) @ 3W Manhattan Indians (7-2) 10W Washburn Rural Junior Blues (4-5) @ 2W Maize Eagles (8-1) 4A 7W Rock Creek Mustangs (7-2) @ 2W Wamego Red Raiders (7-1) 3A 5W Chapman Fighting Irish (7-2) @ 4W Hoisington Cardinals (7-2) 6E Burlington Wildcats (7-2) @ 3E Jefferson West Tigers (7-2) 7E Nemaha Central Thunder (6-3) @ 2E Wellsville Eagles (9-0) 2A 9W Council Grove Braves (8-1) @ 1W Chaparral Roadrunners (9-0) 6W Kingman Eagles (8-1) @ 3W Marysville Bulldogs (7-2) 8E Humboldt Cubs (6-3) @ 1E Silver Lake Eagles (9-0) 6E Osage City Indians (7-2)…
Riley County commissioners Thursday unanimously approved applying for nearly $970,000 in federal funding to support and expand the county’s recovery court program. Megan Lewis, director of Riley County Community Corrections, presented the application for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Adult Treatment Court Program grant. The county is requesting $969,667 through a four-year grant to maintain staffing and provide additional resources for participants recovering from substance use disorders. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.