Manhattan High dropped a pair of tightly contested matchups in a two-match set at Lawrence Free State on Monday. The Firebirds notched their win in two sets, winning each 25-23, while the second challenger in Blue Valley Northwest grabbed a three-set win, 25-19, 18-25, 25-18. “Great night of volleyball and saw a lot of good things,” head coach Nicole Jones said in a written statement. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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By Tim Everson teverson@themecury.com Kansas State sophomore forward Macaleab Rich was cited for possession of marijuana on Tuesday. Police pulled Rich over at the intersection of Claflin Road and Sunset Avenue in Manhattan just before noon. He was also cited for not having proof of insurance. The full story can be viewed at theMercury.com.
Uncertainty about the health of Utah star quarterback Cam Rising wasn’t enough to sway voters in Week 2 of the Big 12 Power Rankings. The Utes tightened their grip on the top spot, receiving 12 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media that regularly covers the Big 12, including Mercury sports editor Tim Everson. The first-place total was an increase from seven Utah received after the opening week of the season. Oklahoma State received two first-place votes, while Kansas State and Iowa State each received one. Iowa State and Arizona State tied for the biggest jumps…
Manhattan city commissioners are looking at setting aside funds to cover unexpected costs for construction projects. The commission on Tuesday discussed adding a 5% contingency to all construction contracts to allow more efficiency in project management. The issue centers around change orders, which are amendments to the base contract between the city and an outside construction company. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 323 Rock Creek superintendent Joan Simoneau, USD 320 Wamego superintendent Rob McKim and US Army Corp of Engineers Tuttle Creek Park Operations Project Manager Brian McNulty and Park Manager Caleb Snider.
By Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com Because of K-State hosting Arizona a day early, the Friday night lights designated for high school play are also shifting forward as the Indians welcome Lawrence Free State into town on Thursday. Head coach Joe Schartz describes having such a quick turnaround as a mental block first and foremost. “The hardest thing to get through their head is (Monday) is Tuesday, and you know that Tuesday is Wednesday,” Schartz said. “You just have to force yourself — I even have to force myself — to push fast forward.” To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
Officers filed a report of rape an aggravated battery in Manhattan on September 10, 2024 at approximately 1:07 PM. Due to the nature of this report no other information will be released at this time. Ronnie Summerset, Jr., 26, of Manhattan, was arrested on September 10, 2024, at approximately 9:05 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Summerset was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for criminal threat and disorderly property. Total bond was set at $6,000. Summerset was confined at the time of this report. Destiny Milam, 34, of Manhattan, was arrested on September…
Led by individual winner Carla Bernat, the Kansas State women’s golf team earned a wire-to-wire victory at the Powercat Invitational with a strong showing during Tuesday’s final round at the par-72, 6,439-yard Colbert Hills Golf Course. The Wildcats fired a final-round score of 9-under par 279 – the fourth-lowest team round in school history – as their winning total of 4-under par 860 (72-77-61) was 20 shots better than second-place North Texas and represented the sixth-lowest 54-hole score in school history. It was the 18th team championship in program history and second under second-year head coach Stew Burke after winning…
A city official on Thursday said plans for an $80-million project that includes a mixed-use building with a hotel/parking garage across the street are at a standstill, and the developer may be looking for new ways forward. Interim city manager Jason Hilgers at the Riley County Commission meeting spoke about the Midtown building planned for the northwest corner of 12th and Laramie streets in Aggieville. Back 9 Development is planning a five-story commercial building, but construction stopped in March 2023 when an investor pulled out. To view the full story visit theMercury.com.
By Tim Everson teverson@themercury.com The No. 14 Kansas State Wildcats had to shuffle some pieces along the offensive line in Saturday’s win over Tulane after senior right tackle Carver Willis and senior left guard Hadley Panzer left because of injury. Willis did return but Panzer did not, and as of Monday, the Wildcats aren’t sure if they’re going to have two of their reliable senior leaders on the field on Friday when K-State kicks off against No. 20 Arizona. Sophomore tackle John Pastore and junior guard Andrew Leingang stepped in for the two seniors Saturday and performed well, especially in…