Officers responded to a report of an injury crash in the 400 block of Levee Dr in Manhattan on August 5, 2025, at approximately 7:33 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 2012 Chevy Silverado driven by Ysidoro Martinez Arguello, 55, of Manhattan struck a 2015 Harley Motorcycle driven by Donald Taylor, 71, of Manhattan. Taylor was transported by LifeStar to KU Medical Center for treatment of major injuries. Arguello was issued a citation for inattentive driving, no proof of insurance and no proof of driver’s license. Zackery Harper, 28, of Manhattan was arrested on August 5, 2025, at approximately 12:03…
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On today’s episode of The Game, we’ll go over some potential swing games for K-State during the 2025 season, we’ll hear from special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor, and is it time to freak out about some K-State injuries? https://www.youtube.com/live/imNaU0cmTzs?si=gaTGRGD3aM-afqSa Full Show Segment 1 – Don’t freak out… K-State has a few guys banged up right now Segment 2 – KSU special teams coordinator Nate Kaczor with media Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – What is K-State’s swing game in 2025? Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything
The Pottawatomie County Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use permit for a rock quarry in the north-central part of the county was affirmed Friday by the Kansas Court of Appeals. The quarry sits on a portion of an 853-acre plot, just over one and a half miles south of Wheaton. Mid-States Materials is requesting a permit for a rock quarry on six tracts of land approximately a half mile west of Wheaton Road. The tract sits inside a boundary created by Reves Road, Belleville Road and Clear Creek Road. Mid-States Materials is part of the Topeka-based Bettis Asphalt company.…
By The Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the Trump administration for terminating federal funding, which she said has led to cuts to state agriculture, health and safety programs “on a whim.” The federal lawsuit, initially filed in June in Massachusetts, targets decisions from President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency that are rooted in a regulation allowing the administration to eliminate funding if it “no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities.” Kelly said in a news release that the decisions have made “no sense.”…
We’ll stick in the TVL on the 8-man side of things for day two of the Manhattan Wrecker High School Football Preview show as we speak with Trevor Kuhlman, the head coach for the Linn Bulldogs. Linn will look to bounce back from their 3-6 2024 campaign. Their 2024 schedule was probably one of the toughest 8-man schedules in the state, featuring teams like Axtell, Frankfort and Clifton-Clyde. 2025 Schedule (home in bold) 9/5 Axtell 9/12 Blue Valley 9/19 Clifton-Clyde 9/26 Thunder Ridge 10/3 St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 10/10 Pike Valley 10/17 Osbourne 10/24 Hanover 10/31 Week 9 Bracket game 11/7…
By Emma Loura Riley County has hired BBN Architects to manage a possible renovation and expansion of county facilities that could include moving some departments into the former First Christian Church building and a purpose-built judicial center. The county’s Judicial Center Selection Committee on Thursday chose BBN after reviewing and interviewing five firms: Anderson Knight, Baker-McMillan and BG Consultants. “Each one of those had a consultant with them that specialized more in the study side of the project,” John Ellermann, the public works director, said. “We selected BBN with their partnership with Fentress.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com.…
By Cole Bertelsen The Manhattan Area Technical College saw an 11% decrease in state and federal funding starting July 1. “We were reduced about a million dollars out of a $9 million budget,” said James Genandt, the college’s president for the past decade. “That’s a hurt. I had to do a reduction in force with some staff.” Genandt said MATC receives 35-40% of its funding from the state, with the remainder coming from tuition, fees and fundraising. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
The Manhattan city commission on Tuesday will consider a $5 million project within the Manhattan Business Park. City commissioners will enter into an executive session at the meeting to consider the sale of 8.5 acres, located adjacent to the Manhattan Regional Airport, to Torgeson Electric Company. According to the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Monday Matters newsletter, the real estate transaction is the next step toward Torgeson constructing a new facility in Manhattan. The Chamber says the new facility will support the company’s growth in the Manhattan market and areas west of the city. Work in the new space will…
The Riley County Police Department says it’s investigating a Manhattan man on a host of criminal charges. 31-year-old Jesse Brewer was arrested Monday on five total charges including criminal use of a weapon, interference with a law enforcement officer and three Riley County District Court warrants for violating court orders. Brewer was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail. Click here for more local news.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was struck while riding an electric scooter Monday afternoon, near 6th and Laramie Street. The Riley County Police Department says 36-year-old Ashley Crow was transported by ambulance to Via Christi Hospital. She had only minor injuries. Police say the vehicle fled the area. They’re asking anyone that may have information to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Click here for more local news.