Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced Friday the addition of three staff members who will be responsible for managing the department’s revenue-sharing contracts as well as focusing on third-party NIL efforts. Julie Owen, who previously served as senior associate athletics director at K-State, returned in July as the department’s new executive director of cap management and revenue sharing. Brett Foltz, who has served on the Ahearn Fund staff in a fundraising role, has been named associate athletics director for NIL initiatives and strategic revenue, while an assistant director of NIL position is currently posted for hire. “As college athletics…
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By Toby Hammes For decades, special teams have been a key part of the Kansas State football program’s identity, with many fans even adopting the moniker “Special Teams University.” When the Wildcats scored their 139th non-offensive touchdown since 1999 in this year’s Sunflower Showdown, it served as another reminder of a statistic that separates K-State nationally. No program in the FBS has produced more non-offensive scores over that span. Blocked punts. Kick returns. For years, those plays have swung games in Manhattan. Now, the responsibility of maintaining that edge belongs to Stanton Weber. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Bella Zarate A regional bus route connecting three Flint Hills communities is seeing strong early success. Last month the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency debuted its Kansas Highway 18 Connect route — redesigning an existing route linking Manhattan, Ogden and Junction City. According to director of marketing and communications Daphne McNelly, the previous route saw significant growth last year, prompting officials to expand and rework the service. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
Segment 1 – Manhattan and Topeka High split, Scott Mall & Benji George Segment 2 – Rock Creek blast Concordia x2, Trevor Keller & Justin Smith Segment 3 – Blue Valley girls upset Axtell, head coach Quinton Cravens Segment 4 – Big East League/Flint Hills League scores
Last month Flint Hills ATA Bus launched its new K18 Connect Route, linking Manhattan, Ogden and Junction City with a $1 fare. Joining us in studio to discuss the early results is ATA Bus Director of Marketing and Communications Daphne McNelly.
Two Manhattan residents were arrested Thursday afternoon following related incidents in the 5000 block of Fort Riley Boulevard, according to the Riley County Police Department. Officers first filed a report at approximately 2:08 p.m. Feb. 12 for two counts of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia into the human body; interference with a law enforcement officer; and possession of marijuana. Channa Cuchy, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:14 p.m. on two counts of possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant and one count each of use…
Officers filed a report for two counts of possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, interference with a law enforcement officer and possession of marijuana at approximately 2:08 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026 in the 5000 block of Fort Riley Blvd. Channa Cuchy, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 2:14 p.m. on two counts of possession of opiate/opium/narcotic or certain stimulant, use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, interference with a law enforcement officer and possession of marijuana. Cuchy was issued a total bond of $11,000 and…
By Bella Zarate If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate — or survive — Valentine’s Day, Sunset Zoo is offering a humorous outlet with a serious purpose through its annual Love Bites fundraiser. The event allows participants to pay to name a hissing cockroach after an ex, crush or friend before the cockroach becomes a snack for Tess, the zoo’s resident sloth bear. While the concept may raise eyebrows, zoo officials say the fundraiser plays an important role in supporting animal care and conservation efforts. Erica Buckwalter, curator of education at Sunset Zoo, said Love Bites provides a…
By Nathan Gaddie The Riley County Heath Department is implementing a new electronic medical record system and will be closed March 11-13 for staff training. Health department director Diane Creek said the new system will function more effectively. “It will be built for public health specifically, so it will work better for us and serve our needs better than the current system,” she said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
By Brandon People and Bella Zarate It’s been a tough stretch for Kansas farmers as lower commodity prices are colliding with higher costs to raise a crop. Kansas Wheat Commission vice president of research and operations Aaron Harries spoke about the issue during a recent conversation on Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN. He said farmers are dealing with tighter margins from drought and rising input costs. “What’s really concerning is the lack of predictability,” he said. “Tariffs going up and down — it’s hard to have any predictability in a business you’re operating when there’s uncertainty…