By Bella Zarate Community leaders, volunteers and nonprofit advocates were recognized Monday night during the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, highlighting individuals whose work continues to shape the Manhattan area. The ceremony honored service and leadership across several categories, recognizing long-term commitment to community development, volunteerism and nonprofit leadership. Two longtime nonprofit leaders received Service and Leadership Recognition awards. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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A Manhattan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple felony charges, according to the Riley County Police Department. Nicholas McDaniel, 20, was taken into custody at approximately 3:33 p.m. March 25th near Casement Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. He was arrested on charges of aggravated violation of the offender registration act, seven counts of violating the offender registration act and three counts of perjury. McDaniel was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.
A Wamego woman was arrested late Wednesday night at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on theft and computer-related charges, according to authorities. Jessica Cutright, 44, was taken into custody at approximately 11:55 p.m. March 25th, 2026, in the 1000 block of South Seth Child Road, the location of the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. She was arrested on charges of theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. The arrest stems from a report originally filed in October 2024. Cutright was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.
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Jessica Cutright, 44, of Wamego, was arrested at approximately 11:55 p.m. on March 25, 2026 in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road for theft of property or services and unlawful computer acts. This arrest stems from a report originally filed in October 2024. Cutright was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail. Nicholas McDaniel, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:33 p.m. on March 25 near Casement Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. for aggravated violation of the offender registration act, seven counts of violating the offender registration act…
Following the recovery of a submerged fuel tank last week at Tuttle Creek Lake, officials with the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday that water quality samples collected by state and federal officials at the lake have shown no fuel-related contaminants above drinking water standards. As a result, a stream advisory issued for Tuttle Creek Cove was rescinded Wednesday by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The state agency has worked closely with the Corps and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Heartland Region on a comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan since the March…
By Tim Everson With the Kansas State women’s basketball team wrapping up its season over the weekend in a second-round WBIT loss to California, the focus has already shifted to next season. Following the 2024-25 campaign, the Wildcats suffered a mass exodus through both graduation and the transfer portal. Junior guard Taryn Sides was the only returning K-State player to have recorded any meaningful playing time, and so the cupboard had to be restocked. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports
A 24-year college coaching veteran who has 12 years of coordinator experience, Marcel Yates will lead the Kansas State cornerbacks, head coach Collin Klein announced Tuesday. Yates replaces co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson, who left to coach at Ole Miss, the school announced on March 19. To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more K-State sports
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss the comments from new HC Collin Klein from his first press conference leading up to spring practices starting tomorrow, and we’ll speak to Drew Galloway from KSO. https://www.youtube.com/live/-B_lX_w0c-U?si=AEtX7EXhZW_cs3HT Hour 1 Segment 1 – Drew Galloway from K-State Online Segment 2 – Drew continued Segment 3 – There will be no beer crisis in Houston Segment 4 – Previewing Royals opener Hour 2 Segment 1 – Collin Klein holds first spring football press conference Segment 2 – More from Collin Segment 3 – Rumors going around about Bill Self & AUA
Drew Grego’s five RBI lifted No. 24 Nebraska to a 14-9 win over Kansas State at Tointon Family Stadium Tuesday night. “Key point in the game was the top of the fifth,” said head coach Pete Hughes in a statement. “We did a great job in the bottom of the fourth building a big inning with six runs. It is critical to have a shutdown inning when we go back on defense and keep the momentum of the game on our side. We were unable to do that, and it was the turning point in the game.” To view the…