With K-State football finding its new head coach, a school board member drawing months’ worth of public ire with a post and 15 inches of snow covering Manhattan, 2025 was an interesting year in news. And every step of the way, The Mercury was there to note down the details. Each year we revisit our articles to narrow down the 10 “biggest stories” — needles that are often difficult to separate from the haystack. With so many to choose from, we consider what news affected the most people, involved the most money or collected the most clicks. Seven staff members…
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By Toby Hammes Kansas State men’s basketball has shown flashes of its ceiling, but it hasn’t yet shown its final shape as the calendar turns to 2026. Through non-conference play, the Wildcats have delivered enough evidence to believe they can score with almost anyone in the Big 12. They’ve also revealed enough unanswered questions to explain why consistency remains elusive entering league play. What’s clear is where everything begins. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
After concluding operations in July, the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard can now return to Fort Riley after the Army reversed its decision. The Army announced Tuesday it will retain military working equid (MWE) programs, including at Fort Riley. The color guard was initially deactivated July 8 to align more resources with warfighting capability and readiness. “After careful consideration, the Army has determined that retaining these MWE programs is in the best interests of the force,” said Col. James Fuhriman, assistant deputy for Army health affairs. “These programs provide unique capabilities and benefits that are difficult to replicate, and their continuation…
The Riley County Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle thefts reported Tuesday in Manhattan. The first report was filed around 2:04 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 1100 block of Garden Way. A 20-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were listed as the victims after a gray 2007 Chevy Impala was stolen by an unknown suspect. The vehicle’s estimated value is $2,000. A second vehicle theft was reported later that afternoon at 5:24 p.m. in the 1300 block of Westloop Place. In that case, a 40-year-old man told police his gray 2017 Chevy Cruze was stolen from a parking lot.…
A Manhattan man was arrested twice Tuesday night on separate warrants and charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Police say Marcel McGill, 49, was first taken into custody around 10:03 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 700 block of Griffith Drive on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. That warrant stemmed from original traffic-related charges of improper passing on the right and expired or no registration. McGill received a total bond of $300 for that arrest. Approximately an hour later, at 11:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, McGill was arrested…
Sarah Richter, 41, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:39 a.m. on Dec. 31 on a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant for failure to appear in the 600 block of Yuma. Richter was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Marcel McGill, 49, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 10:03 p.m. on Dec. 30 on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear in the 700 block of Griffith Drive. That arrest stems from original charges of improper passing on right and expired or no registration. McGill was…
The Riley County Police Department arrested three individuals Tuesday following the execution of two search warrants connected to an ongoing drug investigation. The first arrest occurred at approximately 12:34 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 3200 block of Fort Riley Boulevard. Police took Scott Marchand, 48, of Manhattan, into custody on multiple felony drug and weapons charges. Marchand faces four counts of distributing or possessing with intent to distribute heroin/fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school; two counts of distribution of opiate/narcotic/certain stimulant/heroin within 1,000 feet of a school; two counts of use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; one count…
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A long term road closure begins next week. K-13 will be closed starting Monday, Jan. 5, from just south of Tuttle Cove Road to the U.S. 24 roundabout. The closure is needed for a culvert replacement as part of the U.S. 24 roundabout project and is expected to last until spring of 2026. KDOT says Tuttle Cove Road will remain accessible from the north during the closure. Marked detours will be in place using K-99, K-16, and U.S. 77, and drivers may also use local roads. Officials say all work is weather dependent and urge motorists to watch for signage…