The Manhattan Fire Department was called out overnight to a fire alarm at K-State’s Weber Hall, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Crews were called out just after 5 a.m. to 1424 Claflin Road, arriving to smoke observed in the structure and later upgrading the alarm. The cause of the smoke was found to be a malfunction with the meat smoker.
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By Emma Loura The lively sounds of brass and the sight of red, white and blue waving along Poyntz Avenue on Tuesday morning encouraged Manhattan to celebrate those who fought for American freedom. A Manhattan tradition since 1992, the Flint Hills Veterans Day Parade is the largest in the region. The Flint Hills Veterans Coalition organizes the event, which is completely volunteer-run. “It’s focused around spreading patriotism to the next generation, which is what the founders of the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition intended from this parade,” said Chuck Sexton, a volunteer. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here…
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A Junction City couple died Monday in a crash on Interstate 70 in Wabaunsee County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 330, just east of the McFarland Road exit. Authorities say a Jeep Liberty driven by 63-year-old Cheryl Martin drifted into the median, struck a culvert and rolled. A semi truck, driven by 53-year-old Robert Arnold, of Hays was entering the interstate from an entrance ramp when it struck the Jeep. Cheryl Martin and a passenger, 65-year-old Perry Martin died at the scene. According to the crash report,…
By Emma Loura A Leawood man was sentenced Monday at Riley County District Court to five years and four months in the Kansas Department of Corrections for two counts of aggravated battery. Dylan Zeller, 19, pleaded no contest to two counts of aggravated battery. He was originally on trial for rape and aggravated sexual battery. The incident occurred Aug. 30, 2024 against a woman who was 18 at the time. Because of the nature of the crime, the victim is unnamed. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more Riley County news.
On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll talk about the departure of Dylan Edwards, as well as talking about K-State MBB and WBB. We’ll also talk to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson. https://www.youtube.com/live/mXyoZzRuX6w?si=t2jRMsakMo6Pyveb Hour 1 Segment 1 – Dylan Edwards to redshirt and leave K-State Segment 2 – K-State MBB continues to explode on offense Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – Romaine out for the season & can MBB scoring be consistent Segment 3 – K-State WBB at buzzer in Dallas, play…
For the first time this postseason, Rock Creek had to grind — and the Mustangs answered. No. 2 seed Rock Creek remained unbeaten and moved into the Class 3A sectional round with a 17–13 win over No. 7 seed Hesston on Friday night, improving to 10–0. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High senior standout JJ Dunnigan announced Sunday that he plans to play football for the University of Miami, two weeks after backing out of a “commitment” to Kansas. Dunnigan, a four-star prospect in the Class of 2026 and one of the top-ranked players in Kansas, announced the switch on social media Sunday afternoon. To view the full article visit theMercuy.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes Kansas State didn’t need David Castillo to go perfect on Saturday. It just happened anyway. The sophomore guard walked off the floor with 19 points on 7-for-7 shooting — including 5-for-5 from three — in the Wildcats’ 98-71 win over Bellarmine. To view the full story visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.