By Emma Loura The classic story of a magical nanny comes to life onstage at Manhattan High School, with catchy songs like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Jolly Holiday,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” The Manhattan High School Thespians are going all out with the winter show, “Mary Poppins,” with special effects and a large singing and dancing cast. “‘Mary Poppins’ is the show that everybody knows, it’s the one most of us have seen,” Virginia Pape, the show’s director, said. “It’s a big cast. It’s been a lot of fun.” The story follows Jane and Michael Banks, whose mischievous antics have chased off…
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The business that was previously Four Points by Sheraton (which some longtime Manattanites still know as the Holidome) is now officially reopening as a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The company this week announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation for the hotel at 530 Richards Drive, essentially along Fort Riley Boulevard. “We appreciate the renovation investment to this hotel property, offering our visitors an enhanced guest experience,” said Marcia Rozell, director of Visit Manhattan. “Having a well-known brand like DoubleTree by Hilton in our community reinforces Manhattan as a premier destination for meeting groups and travelers.” To view the full…
By Toby Hammes A first-round sub-state game was light fare for the Manhattan High girls’ compared to the heaping serving that the Indians will see forked up in a 6A sub-state championship later this week. Third-seeded Washburn Rural awaits, one week after the Junior Blues scrapped to a five-point win on MHS’ home floor. The sixth-seeded Indians ensured the season’s 14th victory with a ho-hum 51-27 decision against Maize, which lost for the 13th time in 15 starts. Defense was a key for Manhattan (14-7) to set up a sub-state title tilt between teams that reached the 2024 6A state…
Delron Tyree, Jr., 17, of Topeka, was arrested on March 5, 2025, at approximately 2:15 PM in the 6000 block of SW 10th Street in Topeka. Tyree was taken into custody on a Riley County District Court warrant for aggravated robbery armed with a dangerous weapon and criminal use of weapons. After his arrest, Tyree was transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility, where he remains confined at the time of this report. No further details are available, as the investigation is still ongoing.
Amari Bailey, 21, was arrested on March 5, 2025, at approximately 5:37 PM in the 500 block of Brookmont Drive. Bailey was taken into custody on multiple charges, including criminal deprivation of property, interference with law enforcement officers, criminal damage to property, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and domestic battery. His total bond was set at $9,000, and Bailey was confined at the time of the report. Click here for more local news.
Horashio Pritchett was arrested on March 5, 2025, at approximately 8:20 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Pritchett was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for violation of a protection order x 5. Total bond was set at $5,000. Pritchett was confined at the time of this report. Amari Bailey was arrested on March 5, 2025, at approximately 5:37 PM in the 500 block of Brookmont Drive. Bailey was arrested on the probable cause offenses of criminal deprivation of property, interference with an LEO, criminal damage to property, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana,…
K-State men’s basketball finally has its first high school commit for the 2025 class. Mississippi 6’6” wing Ashton Magee made his pledge to Jerome Tang and the Wildcats Wednesday afternoon. Congrats to @amagee2025 for His Accomplishments, He will be Taking his Dedication, Hard work & Leadership to Kansas State University! 💜🤍💜🤍💜 Great Choice Ashton, With Your Work Ethic You will Continue to be Successful! #KansasState #AshtonMagee pic.twitter.com/jUU1Cmn0dq — SouthJones Boys Basketball 🏀 (@SJHMenHoopz) March 5, 2025 The senior from South Jones High School in Madison, MS visited K-State this past weekend and was in attendance for the win over Colorado.…
A Kansas State Ring of Honor inductee and an all-time great Wildcat wide receiver is now one of the top names on the NFL’s free agency list heading into the 2025 season. On Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks released Tyler Lockett, parting ways with the wide receiver after 10 seasons. The Seahawks made the move as opposed to paying Lockett $17 million this season, including a $5.3 million roster bonus due March 16. Seattle’s passing game has shifted to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who tied Lockett’s franchise record with 100 catches last season. Lockett had 100 receptions in 2020. To view the full…
USD 383 school board members want individuals and groups in the community to participate in a series of meetings later this spring to discuss the effects of smart phone use and screen time on students. In a joint letter to The Mercury Thursday, Manhattan-Ogden school board members called on “families, teachers, coaches, youth organizations, faith-based groups, and all who support young people to join us in tackling this issue.” “The rise of smartphones and increased screen time among children and teens has contributed to alarming levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges in our population — most significantly…
William Benner, 23, of Manhattan, was arrested on March 4, 2025, at approximately 7:55 PM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Benner was apprehended on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. The original charges stemmed from a previous incident involving possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while suspended. His total bond was set at $5,000, and he was not confined at the time of the report. Click here for more local news.