MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – For the first time in the history of the Big 12 Conference, K-State women’s basketball has been selected as the preseason favorites in the 2024-25 Preseason Big 12 Coaches Poll announced by the league office on Thursday. In addition to the poll results, K-State senior center Ayoka Lee was named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year, while senior guard Serena Sundell joined Lee on the Preseason All-Big 12 Team. The Big 12 coaches selected K-State as the preseason favorite with 7 first-place votes and 211 total points. Iowa State was second with 6 first-place votes and 209 points.…
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The family of a young woman who was allegedly attacked near Aggieville is offering a reward for finding her attacker. On Wednesday, RCPD posted on social media that they’re seeking assistance in the case regarding Kenna Hibbs, and the family is offering a $10,000 reward to the person who assists in finding the attacker. Hibbs said she was attacked in the 800 block of Laramie on the evening of Aug. 30 on her way home from Aggieville. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
The Riley County Police Department is investigating a scam involving a suspect posing as a victim’s boss. RCPD officers filed a report of theft on Wednesday around 11:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of Chimney Rock Road, where they listed a 27-year-old female as the victim when an unknown suspect sent emails and text messages posing as the victim’s boss asking her to purchase gift cards and send pictures of the gift cards. The total loss associated with this report is $1,200, an anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Segment 1 Marcia Rozell, executive director of Visit Manhattan Segment 2 Riley County extension agent John Jobe Segments 3 and 4 Lt. Gen Perry Wiggins, executive director of the Governor’s Military Council
Manhattan High boys’ soccer responded from a two-game skid at home to defeat rival Junction City in double overtime on Tuesday. The Indians (3-6) had a week off prior to the contest and the much-needed time off proved to be beneficial. Manhattan used its second wind to its advantage, outlasting the Blue Jays 2-1. Before the victory, Manhattan had seen a pair of home losses come in the final minutes, including a 2-1 overtime loss to Wichita North less than two weeks ago. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
Officers filed a report of theft on October 2, 2024, at approximately 11:29 AM in the 3400 block of Chimney Rock Road. Officers listed a 27-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect sent emails and text messages posing as the victim’s boss asking her to purchase gift cards and send pictures of the gift cards. Total loss associated with this report is $1,200. Anyone with information 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. Officers filed a report of an…
By Toby Hammes At the midway point of the regular season, Manhattan High football returns to the confines of Bishop Stadium for homecoming against Emporia High. On paper, it’s a matchup that does not favor the Spartans who march into Manhattan with a 0-4 mark. On the other sideline, the Indians remain unscathed this season, boasting a perfect 4-0 mark. Last year, the Indians throttled Emporia with a 51-7 victory, bouncing back from the team’s 16-game winning streak being snapped at Washburn Rural the week prior. This year, it’s not an opportunity to respond in a time of adversity but…
From K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former Kansas State All-American Markquis Nowell has signed a contract to play with the Houston Rockets, the organization announced late Tuesday night (Oct. 1). Nowell signs with the Rockets after spending part of the 2023-24 season with the Toronto Raptors, which signed him to a two-way contract following the 2023 NBA Draft. He spent most of his first professional season with the Raptors’ G-League team, the Raptors 905, playing in just 13 games before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the 2023-24 season. He averaged 13.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting with…
The Commerce Bank branch at 727 Poyntz Ave. will become a drive-thru only location on Friday. In a letter sent to customers, Commerce Bank officials said they are “finalizing plans for a new Manhattan regional headquarters.” Officials in the letter said the bank’s traditional banking services will move to its Westport Commons location at 2740 Claflin Road. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
The total number of students at the university’s campuses in Manhattan, Olathe and Salina is 20,295 after there were 19,745 students in 2023-24. It is the second straight year K-State’s enrollment has grown after nearly a decade of decline. “Our plan to broaden the university’s reach in a strategic and measured manner is a responsibility we take seriously every day,” said provost and executive vice president Jesse Perez Mendez in a written statement. “But it is also one we celebrate, especially when we see such positive results. These numbers aren’t just 20,000-plus students — they’re 20,000-plus stories and opportunities to…