BY MITCH STACY CINCINNATI (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered, doubled and singled to boost his major league-leading average to .352, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the sixth inning to get his first win since being traded and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 in the opener of an interleague series on Friday night. Witt, the Royals’ All-Star shortstop, hit a four-seam fastball from Nick Martinez 430 feet into the upper deck for his 25th homer in the fourth inning. He doubled and scored on a fielder’s choice in the sixth and had an infield single in the seventh.…
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KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by K-State Alumni Association President Dr. Adam Walker to discuss the organization’s 150th anniversary and Troy Coverdale sits down with Chip Redmond of Kansas MesoNet.
Officers filed a report of aggravated battery on August 15, 2024, at approximately 1:31 PM in the 2100 block of Poyntz Ave. Officers report two males, ages 73 and 41, were battered with a pair of scissors by a juvenile. The victims were treated for their injuries on-site and did not require transport to the hospital. Due to the nature of this matter, no other information will be released at this time. Officers filed a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian injury accident on August 15, 2024, at approximately 10:07 PM at the intersection of S. Manhattan Ave and Poyntz.…
The Junction City Commission this week considered establishing the city government’s own website as the “city newspaper” to avoid paying for the publication of legal notices. Three commissioners — Pat Landes, Jeff Underhill and Ronna Larson — expressed support for the idea and asked city attorney Britain Stites to provide more information on website visits and how much the city government would save by doing it. Currently The Junction City Union is the official city newspaper. To view the full article visit themercury.com
by Emma Loura Thousands of college students, including freshmen moving out on their own for the first time, packed their things and moved into the K-State dormitories this week. Over the course of a few days, students set up their identification cards, received their keys and moved carts filled with their belongings into the dorms. The official move-in day was Wednesday, though students could move in as early as Sunday for an additional fee. Band members and Greek life participants began moving in Saturday. To view the whole story visit themercury.com
Mahattan, KS (K-State) – One of the most prolific runners and all-purpose performers in college football history, Darren Sproles ’05, will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade. He was selected for the honor by the All-University Homecoming Committee and the K-State Alumni Association. The Parade will take place on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., beginning at Manhattan Town Center and proceeding through Aggieville before ending in City Park for the Homecoming pep rally. Sproles, a former Wildcat running back, holds more than 20 school and conference records. He helped lead the Wildcats to a Big 12 title…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Jason Smith to discuss local business and economic development in the area.
A judge Tuesday delayed sentencing for a Riley man convicted of robbing another man at gunpoint. Twenty-six-year-old Brandon Welty appeared before Judge Grant Bannister on Tuesday in Riley County District Court. More on this story can be found at the Mercury.
Officers filed a report of aggravated assault at the corner of Bluemont Ave. and 9th St. on August 14, 2024, at approximately 10:14 PM. Officers listed 16 and 19-year-old males as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect brandished a gun toward them then fled on 10th Street in a black SUV. 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. Henry Lige III, 37, of Manhattan, was arrested on August 14, 2024, at approximately 4:45 PM in the 1000…