By Toby Hammes At the midway point of the regular season, Manhattan High football returns to the confines of Bishop Stadium for homecoming against Emporia High. On paper, it’s a matchup that does not favor the Spartans who march into Manhattan with a 0-4 mark. On the other sideline, the Indians remain unscathed this season, boasting a perfect 4-0 mark. Last year, the Indians throttled Emporia with a 51-7 victory, bouncing back from the team’s 16-game winning streak being snapped at Washburn Rural the week prior. This year, it’s not an opportunity to respond in a time of adversity but…
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From K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former Kansas State All-American Markquis Nowell has signed a contract to play with the Houston Rockets, the organization announced late Tuesday night (Oct. 1). Nowell signs with the Rockets after spending part of the 2023-24 season with the Toronto Raptors, which signed him to a two-way contract following the 2023 NBA Draft. He spent most of his first professional season with the Raptors’ G-League team, the Raptors 905, playing in just 13 games before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the 2023-24 season. He averaged 13.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting with…
The Commerce Bank branch at 727 Poyntz Ave. will become a drive-thru only location on Friday. In a letter sent to customers, Commerce Bank officials said they are “finalizing plans for a new Manhattan regional headquarters.” Officials in the letter said the bank’s traditional banking services will move to its Westport Commons location at 2740 Claflin Road. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
The total number of students at the university’s campuses in Manhattan, Olathe and Salina is 20,295 after there were 19,745 students in 2023-24. It is the second straight year K-State’s enrollment has grown after nearly a decade of decline. “Our plan to broaden the university’s reach in a strategic and measured manner is a responsibility we take seriously every day,” said provost and executive vice president Jesse Perez Mendez in a written statement. “But it is also one we celebrate, especially when we see such positive results. These numbers aren’t just 20,000-plus students — they’re 20,000-plus stories and opportunities to…
The last few years have brought a wave of monumental changes to college sports, and Big 12 deputy commissioner Tim Weiser knows now is the time for him to step away. Weiser, who previously was Kansas State’s athletics director from 2001 to 2008, will retire at the end of this year after helping the conference work through yet another round of realignment. For the last 16 years, Weiser has overseen the day-to-day operations in the conference office, served as the primary liaison to the board of directors and handled sportsmanship issues. He has served under four Big 12 commissioners, watched…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid and board member Curt Herrman, Downtown Manhattan Inc. executive director Gina Snyder, and Manhattan Senior Center executive director Liz Nelson
Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on October 1, 2024, at approximately 9:20 AM in the 1200 block of Kearny Street. Officers listed a 21-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his 2012 Chevy Silverado was stolen in the overnight hours by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $16,000. 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. Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on October 1, 2024, at approximately 10:28 AM…
Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of September. ON THE WAY UP — Construction progresses Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Building K on Kretschmer Drive in Manhattan. The warehouse facility of more than 112,000 square feet broke ground in April and is slated for completion in December. The building aims at attracting new businesses to the city. ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE — From left, Matthew Mazuroski as Joe Keller, Amy Rosine as Kate Keller and Reece Bunning as Chris Keller act out a scene during rehearsal for Manhattan Arts Center’s production of “All My Sons.” The three-act…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Manhattan interim city manager Jason Hilgers and commissioner John Matta for the full hour.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson was honored for his play in the Wildcats’ 42-20 victory over No. 20 Oklahoma State by being named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. It is Johnson’s first weekly conference honor this season and second of his career as he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year last year after the Texas Tech game. He is the first K-State player to earn the weekly Big 12 offensive honor since DJ Giddens last year against UCF and the first Wildcat signal caller since Will Howard following the 2022…