Wamego softball is set to defend its state title, as the Red Raiders won the regional championship Tuesday night at home. The Red Raiders (21-4) took the opening game against the Independence Bulldogs, 12-4, then slipped past Baldwin, 4-3, to earn the return trip. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
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Rock Creek baseball took advantage of its home turf at The Rock on Tuesday night, sailing through regionals without allowing a single run on a quest to return to the state championship. The Mustangs moved to 21-6 in their state title defense, easily knocking out the Eudora Cardinals in the first game, 10-0, before taking down the Louisburg Wildcats, 3-0. The state berth is Rock Creek’s 10th in the last 11 years. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
In a climate where remote work, online education and telehealth services are becoming the norm, access to reliable fiber broadband internet is essential. WTC Fiber is leading the way. CEO and president Jeff Wick joins Mike on today’s show to discuss the company’s philanthropy and community impact. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify.
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By Beth Day WAMEGO, May 21 — Caterpillar Inc., notified its workforce at the Wamego facility today that Solar Turbines, a Caterpillar subsidiary, will take ownership of the facility, according to a company spokesperson. Solar Turbines will continue manufacturing operations in Wamego and use the existing workforce. Caterpillar had announced in June, 2024, it was closing the Wamego plant sometime mid-summer of 2025. The facility had been listed for sale for $11.5 million. According it’s website, Solar Turbines is “A global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses, governments and public institutions find the perfect balance between affordable, available,…
(ESPN) – A Utah woman has alleged that BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff raped, strangled and bit her, and that she was encouraged by Provo police not to do anything after reporting it, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Utah state court. The woman, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe A.G., alleges the assault took place at Retzlaff’s home in November 2023. “A year and half after the rape and strangulation, Jane Doe A.G. continues to experience extreme post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma symptoms as she works to process what happened and move on,” the lawsuit states. Retzlaff’s…
By Emma Loura USD 383 officials are not renewing the contract for Bergman Elementary principal Haley Lawson. The Manhattan-Ogden school board on Wednesday will make a final decision on the non-renewal for the 2025-26 school year, according to meeting documents. That means she will leave at the end of her current contract. The school year for the district ends Friday. Superintendent Eric Reid declined to comment on the reason for this decision, saying personnel matters are confidential. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Salman Shinwari, 17, was receiving treatment at Children’s Mercy hospital in Kansas City for injuries from the accident when he died Wednesday morning. On the afternoon of May 7, Shinwari was driving on US highway 77 in Geary County when his car crossed the center line and hit an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to Stormont Vail hospital in Junction City and later transported to Children’s Mercy. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Kamden Tatkenhorst sports@themercury.com Manhattan High girls’ soccer advance on to the regional championship after a 4-1 victory over Wichita East on Tuesday night. The Indians (9-8) got off to a fast start, putting two goals away in the first 15 minutes. Evelynn Thornburg knocked in a shot off a corner kick, making it 1-0. Olivia Stuckwisch followed five minutes later with a goal of her own, giving Manhattan a nice early lead. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For Brad Chapin, Director of Clinical Services for Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Services, this means addressing mental health challenges on every level with an acute care. Creator of the Self-Regulation Training System, a research-based toolset for those struggling with their mental health, Brad Chapin has helped thousands of people around the world develop the skills necessary for success and happiness. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast.