Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes Manhattan High boys’ basketball hosted undefeated Junction City in another classic between the two rivals but ultimately fell 66-62 in overtime on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays (6-0) entered the contest as favorites on paper with the Indians (2-5) carrying a below .500 record. Still, a packed MHS gym was treated to a classic before Junction City pulled away in overtime. “We just have to look at tonight as some proof that we are making progress,” head coach Benji George said. “We have what it takes to…
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Photos by Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer – Article by Toby Hammes After nearly a month-long break, Manhattan High girls’ basketball hit the floor and opened the floodgates on Junction City, winning 93-25 on Tuesday night. The Indians (5-2) won their 33rd straight in the rivalry matchup in front of a red-filled student section on winter homecoming night. Jelena Depusoir shined bright in the contest, scoring a game-high and career-high 19 points. The 5-foot-10 sophomore’s previous career high was three points. Juniors Delaney Larson and Kat Ball notched eight and nine points, respectively. To view the full article visit…
Segment 1: 00:00 Segment 2: 12:59 Segment 3: 25:51 Segment 4: 36:35 On Wednesday’s edition of Within Reason with Mike Matson he spoke Gina Snyder the executive director of Downtown Manhattan Inc. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN.
Officers filed reports of theft between the dates of December 21- January 2, 2025, in the 100 block of Bluemont Ave. Officers listed Wal-Mart as the victim when it was reported a known subject stole approximately $1,200 worth of merchandise. Thomas Scripter, 38, of Manhattan, was arrested on January 14, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM in the 3000 block of Anderson Ave. Scripter was arrested for the probable cause offenses of driving under the influence- 4th or subsequent conviction and failure to have an ignition interlock device. Total bond was set at $8,000. Scripter was not confined at the time…
The City of Manhattan announced on Tuesday the appointment of Stephen Bridenstine as the next Director of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. As Director, Bridenstine will provide strategic direction and leadership for the Discovery Center, a leading museum and science center with the mission to inspire and educate guests about the history, heritage, and ecology of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. This includes managing a diverse team of museum and education professionals who oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility including its exhibits and program offerings. Bridenstine has been the Interim Director since May 2024 after the previous Director, Susan…
Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) provided an update on the progress of its ongoing construction project, designed to expand and improve its facilities. The construction of the new addition to Clay Center Family Physicians (CCFP) has reached significant milestones. Exterior framing is well underway, establishing the structural framework for the expansion. The installation of exterior sheathing is set to begin soon, while wood blocking in window openings and parapet areas is being prepared to support the upcoming roofing installation. In the weeks ahead, the focus will shift to enclosing the building, marking a critical step toward preparing for interior work.…
City officials on Tuesday launched a plan to plow the lingering snow still piled along many streets from the blizzard more than a week ago. “Snow Blitz,” as local government officials are calling it, will focus on clearing space for two lanes of traffic on public streets, where possible. “We will address the following public infrastructure: alley entrances, ADA/sidewalk ramps, side streets and intersections and their corners,” Manhattan city officials said in a written statement. “The day after clearing a street, city crews plan to come back and apply treatment with salt brine to accelerate melting this week.” The plan…
Officers filed a report of theft in the 400 block of S. 6th Street on January 13, 2025, at approximately 3:33 PM. Officers listed a 53-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a known subject stole a phone from the victim. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $1,000. 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
By Lewis Marien/The Mercury The K-State Gardens are celebrating a milestone birthday in 2025. More than 200 people filled the K-State Alumni Center Saturday for a luncheon to kick off a year-long 150th anniversary celebration of the gardens. K-State President Richard Linton announced a $150,000 donation to the gardens from the university to celebrate 150 years. In his welcoming remarks, he said he and his wife, Sally, walk the campus each week — except last week because there were 15 inches of snow on the ground — and several of their routes include the gardens at 1500 Denison Ave. The…
By Annie Wolfe/Times of Pott County The county commission was back to business this week after last week’s blizzard closed the county Monday, Jan 6. It was standing room only to bid farewell to Commissioner Pat Weixelman and Commissioner Greg Riat, as well as to witness the swearing in of newly elected officials. Several of those in attendance thanked the two outgoing commissioners. Pottawatomie resident Steve Minton kicked things off during the public comments portion of the meeting. He thanked Weixelman and Riat for their “common sense solutions” and for being “straight shooters”. The full story can be read at…