Amid a contentious tech infrastructure debate, Judd McCormack said he’s sounding the alarm on AI data centers ahead of his likely term as Pottawatomie County commissioner. McCormack defeated incumbent Gary Yenzer in the primary election. As no Democratic candidate filed for office, McCormack will be elected unless a write-in candidate mounts a winning challenge. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Representatives of Kansas Authors Club this month invited state writers to attend the club’s writing convention Oct. 2-4 at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. The three-day event will feature workshops and speakers for writers of all experience levels and genres. The convention’s theme, “Writing Our History and Creating Our Future: Building Community Right,” recognizes the U.S. 250th anniversary and KAC’s founding in 1904. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
The Western Star Global Center for Grain and Food is set to open Sept. 18 at Kansas State University. The $125 million building had its groundbreaking ceremony in May of 2024 and is a key aspect of the university’s $210 million agriculture innovation initiative. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Two men were arrested Tuesday in separate, unrelated cases involving alleged sex crimes against minors. Christian Lee King, 18, of Bel Aire, was arrested at about 2 p.m. at the Riley County Law Enforcement Center on a Riley County District Court warrant for one count of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy. The allegations involve a victim under the age of 14 and stem from a case originally filed in September 2024. King was issued a $500,000 bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report. Joshua Eugene Duncklee, 25, of Manhattan,…
A 47-year-old Manhattan man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Andrew Coleman Jones was arrested at about 4:03 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane. The warrant stems from an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jones was issued no bond and remained confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of the report.
Riley County Police are investigating after two men reported an unknown man threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm Tuesday night in Manhattan. The incident was reported at about 10:07 p.m. in the 800 block of Fourth Street. The RCPD listed a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man as victims. Police filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct at approximately 10:07 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026 in the 800 block of 4th Street. Listed victims included a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old man when it was reported an unknown male suspect threw something at them from a truck and then brandished a firearm. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Melissa Sue Carson, 39, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 5:15 p.m.…
As residents revolt over surge in development, experts say transparency is critical for building trust with a community TOPEKA — Local government officials consider hyperscale data center development with an eye toward economic benefits and property tax revenue that would allow them to meet Kansas residents’ demands to lower taxes. But in Kansas and nationally, an outcry against data center development is rising, with a recent Gallup Poll showing that 48% of Americans “strongly oppose” building data centers in their neighborhood, while an additional 23% fall into the “somewhat oppose” category. A scant 7% “strongly favor” and 20% “somewhat favor” the idea.…
On today’s edition of The Game, 20 questions in 20 shows continues as we debate whether or not K-State will make it to the Big 12 championship game. Also, there may be a position change for an important defensive player, and some preseason recognition for Oliver Miller. https://www.youtube.com/live/WqrWJeO6Cuc?si=H9_nzpur79ah1vk0 Full Show Segment 1 – Dolly Parton dies/Uso Seumalo can sing Segment 2 – Whitaker moving to Edge?/Oliver Miller preseason AA Segment 3 – Jabroni of the Week Segment 4 – Does K-State make the Big 12 championship game?/Ask Us Anything