Kansas State director of track and field Travis Geopfert was named the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Men’s Indoor Coach of the Year, as announced by the organization on Thursday, his first head coaching award. In his second year at the helm, Geopfert led the men’s track and field teams to program records during the season. Geopfert guided the men’s team to the program’s highest NCAA Championship finish and most points scored, in fourth place with 24 points. Six Wildcats were named First Team All-Americans during the first NCAA postseason for four of the men, and the first honorees since 2022. To…
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By Toby Hammes As Kansas State fans begin to piece together who their next head coach is in Casey Alexander, one of the important questions becomes what his teams will actually look like on the floor. Alexander has built one of the most efficient offensive programs in the country during his time at Belmont, but his philosophy goes beyond simply scoring points. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball’s season ended Sunday night as so many do, with heartbreak. The Wildcats wrapped up their first WBIT appearance with a tough 83-75 loss to California in a game that slipped away in the third and early fourth quarter and couldn’t be salvaged with a late rally. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Officers filed a report of vehicle theft at approximately 10:26 a.m. on March 22, 2026 in the 700 block of Pebblebrook Circle. A 26-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his 2018 Kia Soul. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $10,200. The vehicle was later recovered. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property and…
Volunteer firefighters stayed busy over the weekend as dry and windy conditions led to several grass fires in Riley County. At least three separate fires were brought under control Saturday, according to county fire officials. The first was observed along Wildcat Creek Road, a second along a 50-acre patch north of Tuttle Creek Lake and a third along Daniels Drive, south of Zeandale. The 50-acre fire threatened one home and two outbuildings that were saved. Backburns were performed to eliminate additional fuel sources. The Daniels Drive blaze was a rekindled fire that spread onto a neighbor’s property. Record heat and…
Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
Multiple people were injured Friday morning following a three-vehicle crash near the Interstate 70 interchange in Geary County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at approximately 10:55 a.m. March 20 on K-177 near mile marker 96.4 at the I-70 junction. According to the crash report, a 2023 Ram 1500 traveling westbound on the I-70 off-ramp stopped at a stop sign before proceeding into the intersection and crossing in front of a 2000 Freightliner semi. The semi struck the Ram on the driver’s side, pushing it into a third vehicle — a 2018 Ram 2500 — that…
Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
The Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan had it all, from fiber to tattoos. Located in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Center, the 11th annual Meet the Makers was held this week, featuring local creators presenting live demonstrations of their works. Manhattan Area Fiber Arts Guild members started the event Monday — a day the Discovery Center is not typically open on — demonstrating how to hand weave on 4-harness table looms and spinning wheels. A touchable exhibit of animal and plant fibers was also displayed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Local firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a prescribed pasture burn in southern Riley County that became out of control, scorching an estimated 400 acres in its path. Officials with Riley County Fire District No. 1 were dispatched at 1:30 p.m. to the area of Tabor Creek Lane, south of Zeandale. Volunteer fire crews found the fire had spread south into timbered draws and onto neighboring properties. Read more at TheMercury.com.