True Colors, a nonprofit that supports LBGTQ+ youth, is in trouble, its leaders say. Katie Baker, executive director of True Colors Flint Hills, said in an announcement last week that the organization has seen declining donations over the past year, and unless something changes will have to close its doors next month. She said True Colors needs $25,000 to make it to the end of the year. That amount will allow the group to plan for a more “sustainable” operation, she said. The full story can viewed at themercury.com
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As Kansas State puts the final touches on its preparation for the season opener against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium, fans are alerted of the following construction projects in and around the Manhattan area that could affect travel plans. I-70 at Junction City The pavement replacement project between Exit 295 on the west and mile marker 300 on the east of Junction City will again impact football game traffic this season. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction and is head-to-head. Fans are to note that westbound exit ramps 296, 298 and 299 are closed.…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman and public works director Tim Eisenbarth and Ascension Via Christi CEO Bob Copple.
Shiheem Reid, 28, of Ogden, was arrested on August 26, 2024, at approximately 1:14 PM in the 3000 block of Kimball Ave. Reid was arrested on probable cause offenses of battery, criminal damage to property, domestic batter, criminal trespass, and aggravated burglary. Total bond was set at $15,000. Reid was confined at the time of this report. Trevor Smith, 27, of Conway Springs, Kansas, was arrested on August 26, 2024, at approximately 4:28 PM, in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Smith was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges…
The third — and final — season of the series “Somebody Somewhere” returns Oct. 27, HBO announced this week. Manhattan native Bridget Everett stars in, writes for and executive produces the show, which is set in Manhattan, Kansas. The show films mostly in the Chicago area but has also filmed in several locations in Manhattan. The show airs at 9:30 p.m. Central on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The full article can be viewed at theMercury.com
By Emma Loura – eloura@themercury.com Riley County community corrections saw nearly twice the number of juvenile intakes in July as it did in June. Community corrections interim director Megan Lewis on Monday told Riley County commissioners her department had 10 more juvenile intakes in July. “We had 25 intakes in Riley County and two in Clay County for a total of 27,” Lewis said. “If you look before, in the month of June, we had a total of 15.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com
Another road construction project is underway in Manhattan. The intersection of Dickens and Wreath avenues closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Monday for a full replacement and repair project that city officials expect will last four to six weeks, depending on the weather. The official detour for Wreath Avenue takes drivers west on Claflin Road to Hudson Avenue, then north to Kimball Avenue and back east to Wreath Avenue. The full article can be viewed at theMercury.com
Kansas State soccer wrapped up its Pacific Northwest road trip with a 2-0 loss against Gonzaga on Sunday, ending the two-game set with a cloudy mask after a win against Portland State on Thursday. K-State, who falls to 1-2 on the season, was out-matched by the Bulldogs for most of the first half. Gonzaga out-shot the Wildcats 14-0 in the period while connecting for a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute. “The biggest thing, I think, is not to be reactive like we were in the first half to every possession,” head coach Mike Dibbini said in a written statement.…
Officers filed a report of criminal destruction of property in the 800 block of Fremont Street on August 24, 2024, at approximately 4:12 PM. Officers listed a 39-year-old male and a 51-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a renter of their property did a substantial amount of damage to the property. The subject is a 19-year-old male. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,700. Angela Peters, 42, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at approximately 1:28 PM in the 200 block of N. Juliette. Peters was arrested on a Riley County District Court…
Powercat Gameday returns for its 29th season of K-State football coverage in 2024. This season, the biggest pregame show in the Big 12 will be presented by a four host panel that includes three new hosts. For the first time in nearly a decade, Powercat Gameday will be hosted by a former player. Zach Nemechek, K-State fullback/tight end from 2010-2014, joins the show this season. Nemechek played in 50 career games for head coach Bill Snyder. Won a Big 12 Championship in 2012 and what a part of a senior class that finished with a 38-14 record. Nemechek is now…