By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ soccer kicked off its new season with a 1-1 draw against Seaman on Tuesday night. “A positive result. I’ll take a tie over a loss,” head coach Mike Sanchez said. “Of course, we’d much rather have a win, but that’s all right. We’ll take it in Game 1, getting some overtime play under our belt.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com Click here for more high school sports
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Drivers may want to avoid construction near the Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 99 interchange next week. The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a bridge repair project on westbound I-70 in Wabaunsee County on Monday. The project includes deck patching, concrete surface repairs and overlay on the structure over Pretty Creek just east of the K-99 interchange. During the project, westbound I-70 will go down to one lane through the work zone. A 12-foot width restriction and reduced speed limit of 60 mph will be in place. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
A Junction City man was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he violated a protection order and got into an altercation with officers while being taken into custody. According to the Riley County Police Department, officers were called to the 100 block of Griffith Drive around 10:30 a.m. for a report involving multiple alleged violations of a protection order. Police arrested 33-year-old Austin Cody Edge on two counts of violating a protection order, two counts of stalking, as well as criminal tresspass, and charges of interference, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer. Four victims were mentioned in the…
Riley County Police are investigating an alleged theft of jewelry from a Manhattan hotel room this week. Authorities filed a report for theft of property lost or mislaid just after 1 p.m. Tuesday after a 57-year-old woman said she left jewelry in a hotel room after checking out from the Holiday Inn at 1641 Anderson Avenue. The item is now missing. The total estimated loss associated is $10,000. Anyone with information is asked to call RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
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Officers filed a report of theft of property lost or mislaid at approximately 1:03 p.m. on March 24, 2026 in the 1600 block of Anderson Avenue. A 57-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported she left jewelry in a hotel room after checking out and the item is now missing. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $10,000. 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…
On today’s edition of The Game, K-State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie calls into the show after the end of the season for the Wildcats, Mitch names another Jabroni of the Week and will we see Cinderella runs again in the future? https://www.youtube.com/live/3BS9qnBMgUI?si=8KTtteMmh3BtDmXc Full Show Segment 1 – Is the Cinderella run a thing of the past? Segment 2 – Concerning trend with March Madness this year Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – K-State WBB coach Jeff Mittie Segment 5 – Ask Us Anything
Riley County officials gave no clear signal Monday on how they plan to approach more than $1.5 million in upcoming capital improvement projects. County commissioners discussed several proposals in the 2026 plan but ultimately took no action, instead opting to revisit discussions next week. “My recommendation to the board would be to not approve everything on the list today,” budget and finance officer Brittany Phillips said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The trial of a Texas man facing a slew of drug distribution charges began Tuesday with jury selection in Riley County District Court. Jose Miguel Rivera, 33, of Balch Springs, Texas, was arrested on March 23, 2025. Police released him on a $40,000 bond the same day. Rivera is charged with distribution of at least 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of cocaine, distribution of between 100 grams and 1 kilogram of psilocybin — also known as mushrooms — and distribution of between 25 and 450 grams of marijuana. He is also charged with…
Following his tenure as interim dean, Dan Moser was made the permanent Eldon Gideon Dean of K‑State’s College of Agriculture on Sunday. “Dean Moser knows how to get the best out of K‑State’s network of promising students, world-leading agricultural researchers and change-making alumni, because he’s long been among them,” said Jesse Perez Mendez, provost and executive vice president. “We’re setting a standard as a next-generation land-grant university, and Dean Moser’s leadership will ensure the College of Agriculture is a crucial component of that work.” Moser, who earned his undergraduate degree from the college, said it is an honor to lead…