Residents across northeast Kansas could see a wide range of weather conditions this weekend, including elevated fire danger, strong winds and the possibility of light snow, according to the National Weather Service in Topeka. Saturday afternoon brings an elevated fire danger, particularly across north-central Kansas, as dry air and breezy conditions combine to create conditions favorable for fire spread. Forecasters say relative humidity levels could fall into the 25–35% range, increasing the risk for rapidly spreading fires during the afternoon hours. Weather conditions will change quickly on Sunday as a cold front moves through the region. Meteorologists expect northwest winds…
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Authorities responded Thursday evening to a multi-vehicle crash on the K-18 Bypass near Junction City. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:29 p.m. March 12th to mile marker 177 on the bypass for a reported accident involving three vehicles. According to the report, Trisha Kiser, of Delphos, was traveling eastbound in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox when she struck a 2022 Buick Encore driven by Jenee Martin of Manhattan. The impact caused Martin’s vehicle to collide with a 2014 Ford F-150 driven by Rodney Young of Junction City. Martin and Young were stopped in traffic waiting for a vehicle to turn left…
By Tim Everson and Ned Seaton Belmont’s Casey Alexander is set to be hired as the 24th coach of K-State men’s basketball, a source confirmed to The Mercury on Thursday. As of publication, Alexander has verbally agreed to take the job, though nothing is finalized. The hire wraps up a three and a half week search following the firing of four-year head coach Jerome Tang, who was fired for cause on Feb. 15 for comments made following a loss to Cincinnati earlier that month. Alexander is in his 15th year as a head coach, and his seventh at Belmont. Click…
Bishop Miege knocked down seven 3-pointers in the first half and never relinquished control, defeating the Rock Creek girls 59–43 in the Class 4A state semifinals at Hutchinson. The loss sends Rock Creek to the third-place game Friday morning. How it happened Both teams came out pushing the pace early, but Bishop Miege quickly found a rhythm offensively. Scarlett Singleton caught fire from beyond the arc, knocking down three first-quarter triples, while Jayla McClinton powered through contact for an and-one basket. The early surge forced Rock Creek head coach Trevor Keller to call a timeout late in the first quarter…
By Jon Grove The Wabaunsee girls battled through an early wave of turnovers and leaned on a dominant performance from Talen Orton to defeat South Gray High School 44–32 in the Class 1A D-I state quarterfinals on Wednesday night at Kansas Wesleyan University. With the win, the Chargers advance to the state semifinals in Dodge City. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Jon Grove SALINA — Behind a fast start and balanced scoring, the Mustangs pulled away from Eudora High School for an 80–67 victory in the Class 4A state quarterfinals at Hutchinson Sports Arena, advancing to the state semifinals. Rock Creek placed four players in double figures and built a strong early cushion before fending off several Eudora runs down the stretch. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Manhattan High boys ran into an offensive juggernaut in the Class 6A state quarterfinals Wednesday, falling to No. 1 seed Shawnee Mission South 94-50 at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Indians finished the season 17-8 with a state appearance, capping a big turnaround after finishing 6-15 last year. At the heart of that turnaround was strong senior leadership from Vince Doering, Will Carpenter, Sawyer Newton and Tim Washington. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
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