A new K-State partnership aims to address rural health issues in north central Kansas. The K-State 105 initiative is bringing together Kansas State University, The University of Kansas Health System and Phillips County Health Systems to support rural health care in Phillips County, which is north of Hays. As part of this partnership, Phillips County Health Systems is serving as a pilot program for finding “innovative” health care solutions, according to K-State. The pilot program involves engaging community members in identifying and addressing community-specific health care priorities. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com.
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By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Each year, the first week of the football season presents a difficult challenge. While it may not be a Week 1 matchup with Derby this year, as was the case the last two seasons, Manhattan High football opens 2024 with the four-hour-plus trek to Garden City. It’s the first time since 2021 that the Indians will load up the buses and hit the road to Garden City. Head coach Joe Schartz remembers that trip vividly. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid and board member Karla Hagemeister, Downtown Manhattan Inc. executive director Gina Snyder and Manhattan Senior Center executive director Liz Nelson.
Jake Lindsey, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 3, 2024, at approximately 2:33 PM in the 2100 block of Northview Drive. Lindsey was arrested on the probable cause offense of violation of a protection order. Total bond was set at $6,000. Lindsey was not confined at the time of this report. Evan Volker, 38, of Assaria, Kansas, was arrested on September 3, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Volker was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child. Total bond was set…
Kansas State volleyball kicked off Year 2 of the Jason Mansfield era on the road over the weekend, dropping two matches against No. 8 Purdue and UC Davis before salvaging a win against UMBC at Purdue’s Stacey Clark Classic. “I’m really happy with our bounce back,” Mansfield said in a written statement after the finale. “Playing three matches in three days is tough, and it’s the only time we’ll do that all year. We had a solid practice the day before leaving, so we essentially played four long days of volleyball. I’m just really proud of how we showed up,…
Manhattan city workers on Tuesday closed the area around the intersection of Stratton Circle and Sunset Avenue for repairs. Only local traffic will be allowed into the section, with through traffic diverting at Grandview Drive to the south and Anderson Avenue to the north. City officials expect work on the intersection — which is on Sunset Avenue between Anderson and Poyntz avenues — to take about a week, depending on the weather, with plans for the project to continue at least through Friday. The full article can be viewed at the Mercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined for the full hour by Manhattan interim city manager Jason Hilgers and commissioner Peter Oppelt.
Lydia Pyle, 35, of Ogden, was arrested on September 2, 2024, at approximately 8:32 AM in the 300 block of Stallion Circle. Pyle was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charge in this matter is for aggravated battery. Total bond was set at $10,000. Pyle was not confined at the time of this report. 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.
A young woman from the Wichita area was rushed to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka after someone attacked her in Aggieville early Friday in Manhattan. RCPD Public Information Officer Ashley Tokoi said police are aware of the social media messages about the attack that have been circulating, but she said it includes some misinformation. Tokoi added that the department does not yet have solid information about what happened. Police hope surveillance cameras will help them retrace the victim’s steps and expect to release more details on Tuesday afternoon. Visit themercury.com for more information.
The Wamego Police Department recently announced they recovered a couple of stolen dinosaur statues. Around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Wamego Police Department took to social media asking for assistance in finding a couple of Sinclair gas station dinosaurs that were stolen overnight on Aug. 31. Police said a citizen was offering a reward for information that would lead to the recovery. More on this story can be read at the Mercury.