By Toby Hammes KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Manhattan High boys ran into an offensive juggernaut in the Class 6A state quarterfinals Wednesday, falling to No. 1 seed Shawnee Mission South 94-50 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Indians finished the season 17-8 with a state appearance, capping a big turnaround after finishing 6-15 last year. At the heart of that turnaround was strong senior leadership from Vince Doering, Will Carpenter, Sawyer Newton and Tim Washington. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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AAA Kansas Public & Government Affairs Manager Shawn Steward shares some tips drivers can use to counteract higher gas prices, amid global conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with Kansas Mesonet says the region will continue to ride the roller coaster of weather shifts, with warmer temperatures, Red Flag Warnings and then potential snow heading into Sunday. Record temperatures could also be in the mix for next week.
Two Junction City teenagers were injured Wednesday morning in rural Saline County following a police pursuit that ended in a crash. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 15-year-old Joseph Doss was driving a stolen Hyundai Elantra while actively fleeing from law enforcement headed west on Interstate 70. Doss exited onto Ohio Street, northeast of Salina and continued northbound. As the asphalt turned to gravel, Doss lost control of the vehicle and it left the roadway to the right, making contact with an embankment. The car landed on its top in the roadway. Doss and a passenger, 18-year-old Landon Alexander were transported from the scene…
The jury in a Riley County District Court case against a 31-year-old Lawrence man reached their verdict Wednesday afternoon, and found the man not guilty of all four counts. Victor Armstrong-Tharp, of Lawrence was charged with two counts of rape and two counts of aggravated battery, all against the same woman. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in July 2024. The Mercury does not identify victims of sexual crimes.
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss the Tang era officially coming to an end after K-State loses 105-91 to BYU in first round of Big 12 Tournament, hear from Mason Voth from K-State Online, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/BrmhZjmnMkI?si=eFePHsCjxxYYwCW4 Full Show Segment 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Segment 2 – Mason continued Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Chiefs free agency update w/ Cole in KC & AUA
A new cultural center is coming to the Yuma Street Historic District. The building at 930 Yuma Street, historically known as Shepard’s Chapel, is being repurposed into a space for community gatherings and small business growth. The group behind the project is the local nonprofit, Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills. “The historic landmark is once again being restored with renewed purpose,” mayor Susan Adamchak said Tuesday at an event marking the project’s official launch. “It will be a catalyst for opportunity and community growth that will serve both the Yuma Street neighborhood, and the city of Manhattan as a whole.”…
Via Christi has hired Patrick Avila as the new president of Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He will start in his new leadership role on April 20. Until then, Drew Talbot will continue to serve as interim president. Avila joins Via Christi with more than 25 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including service as CEO of community and regional hospitals across the Midwest. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated the ability to translate system strategy into local success, including strengthening financial performance, expanding access to care, and elevating engagement among physicians and associates. To view the full article visit…