By Zach DeLoach zdeloach@themercury.com Kansas State women’s basketball beat out a handful of elite programs to snag a five-star recruit Friday afternoon. Jordan Speiser, the reigning Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year, committed to head coach Jeff Mittie’s program during her on-campus visit to Manhattan, picking the Wildcats over powerhouse schools like Connecticut, Iowa and North Carolina. A 6-foot-1 guard from Warrenton, Missouri, Speiser is the No. 20 overall player in ESPN’s HoopGurlz rankings in the class of 2025. She is the second highly ranked class of 2025 recruit Mittie has picked up after 5-foot-11 four-star guard Aniya Foy —…
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By Emma Loura eloura@themercury.com Linda Glasgow may be retiring, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end for someone who enjoys history. After 32 years as the archivist and curator of the Riley County Historical Museum, Glasgow is ready to hang it up. “It’s been a joy to work here,” Glasgow said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced the winners of its 2024 Business Awards, which recognize local businesses in six categories. The chamber established criteria for each award and accepted nominations, and a committee evaluated each business and selected finalists based on which most matched the criteria. “We are thrilled to get the opportunity to honor so many great businesses,” said Jason Smith, president and CEO of the chamber, in a written statement. “This is a great opportunity to recognize the importance of the business community on Manhattan’s economy and the quality of life of its residents.” To…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 383 assistant superintendent Nathan Downs and board member Christine Weixelman, Manhattan Christian College president Kevin Ingram and Riley County Extension agent Gregg Eyestone.
The Kansas State men’s golf team put together its third-consecutive round of under-par golf on Tuesday, while senior Nicklaus Mason posted another round in the 60s as each recorded wire-to-wire victories at the Wildcat Invitational held at the par-72, 7,525-yard Colbert Hills Golf Course. The Wildcats posted their third-consecutive victory on their home course as they recorded a three-round total of 14-under par 850 to earn a 16-stroke win. K-State held a five-shot lead entering the final round but turned in a score of 5-under par 283 to separate from Jacksonville State. Mason tallied his first-collegiate individual championship at 11-under…
Officers filed a report of larceny from a motor vehicle on September 17, 2024, at approximately 10:44 AM in the 700 block of Pecan Circle. Officers listed a 54-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown subject stole tools from her work truck over the weekend. Total estimated loss associated with this report is $2,000. Anyone with information 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. Ryan Inglett, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 17, 2024, at approximately 3:38 PM in…
Manhattan High boys’ soccer headed east for the weekend, taking on tough competition in the Kansas City area. The Indians defeated Blue Valley North 2-1 but were shut out by each Kansas City East and St. Thomas Aquinas. Manhattan’s record drops to 1-4 in the early stages of the season. The Indians are a young squad aiming to make leaps throughout the season. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
By Beth Day/Times of Pott County WAMEGO, Sept. 17 – USD 320 met in three special sessions on Tuesday, much of which revolved around approving the 2024-2025 budget and approving exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The budget shows an increase in the mill levy from 55.099 to 56.147, a 1.0488 jump. This means that the tax for a $100,000 home will increase approximately $63 from $473.19 to $536.19, or 13.31%. Both of those hearings began at the regular meeting, Sept. 9, but due to a clerical error, were continued to this evening. No patrons spoke either evening. More on this…
Riley County needs more Election Day workers. County elections officials on Tuesday said they’re looking to hire 20-25 additional workers to help out with the Nov. 5 general election. “For the 2020 presidential election, almost 65% of registered voters participated with a total of 25,073 ballots cast,” county clerk Rich Vargo said in a written statement. “We’re expecting, and hoping for, even more voters this year, so we want to ensure plenty of staff are on hand to help.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
by GW Clift Contributing writer Bill Medley performed in McCain Auditorium on the campus of K-State on Sunday night. With his replacement partner Bucky Heard, he gave us a Vegas show featuring many of the popular songs he had recorded with Bobby Hatfield when they performed as the Righteous Brothers. Hatfield is gone now. But that doesn’t mean the local audience has forgotten the group’s catalog of hits. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.