Authorities are investigating after two horses were shot and killed over the weekend northeast of Eskridge. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Monday morning the incident is believed to have occurred sometime overnight Friday into Saturday in the vicinity of Bradford and Mission Valley roads. The horses were used for therapy for veterans and first responders, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sheriff Eric Kirsch says the animals were taken to K-State for forensic examination and the department is treating the incident “like a homicide. An attack on one of us, is an attack on all…
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Manhattan High girls’ basketball capped a strong showing at the Mid America Classic with a 63-51 loss to Olathe South in the championship game Saturday evening at the Roundhouse. After two dominant wins earlier in the tournament, the Indians ran into a difference-maker in the title game. Olathe South was powered by star center Eve Long, the nation’s No. 8 overall recruit, who followed up her record-setting semifinal with another standout performance. Olathe South set the early tone with an 18-11 first quarter, but Manhattan responded in the second, tightening the game with a 13-7 edge in the frame to…
The low points keep finding ways to get lower for Kansas State men’s basketball this season. No. 8 Iowa State jumped on the Wildcats early and imposed its will with little resistance, rolling to a 95-61 win Sunday at Bramlage Coliseum — the worst margin of defeat under head coach Jerome Tang. After the game, Tang was asked what he was most disappointed about. His response: “I’m not disappointed at all.” And why not? “Because I’m with these dudes every single day, and I know everything that they’re going through,” Tang said. “So I was proud of our guys, especially…
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By Nathan Gaddie A proposal to honor a longtime community leader is under consideration by Manhattan city officials. Columnist and local broadcaster Mike Matson spoke Monday at the Historic Resources Advisory Board meeting about an initial proposal to rename the Union Pacific Depot in honor of former legislator, city commissioner and retired physician Roger Reitz. “We started doing some due diligence and quickly realized, after visiting with some other folks involved with history, that to actually change the name of the depot might be a bridge too far,” Matson said. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for…
The Manhattan High boys struggled to keep up versus a balanced and talented Blue Valley team, falling on the road to the Tigers, 71-48. “Blue Valley’s length, athleticism and physicality really bothered us,” Manhattan head coach Benji George said. “Blue Valley had not been at full strength lately and they got back to full strength tonight. It’s hard to simulate what they bring from an athleticism, length and physicality standpoint — it made life hard on us.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
By Toby Hammes For the second straight night at the Mid America Classic, Manhattan High girls’ basketball made quick work of its opponent. The Indians jumped out early and never looked back Friday, rolling past Andover Central 73-40 in the semifinals at the Roundhouse to earn a spot in Saturday’s championship game. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll discuss Mobi Ikegwuruka’s absence and how it’s causing more Tang drama, go over MitchPom vs. Iowa State this Sunday, free Tess Heal, and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/k9D6rdxVeBU?si=JCWEG9_Pg3hXqwBe Hour 1 Segment 1 – Mobi Ikegwuruka’s absence is more drama for Coach Tang Segment 2 – Free Tess Segment 3 – Court storming vs. Iowa State? Hour 2 Segment 1 – MitchPom vs. Iowa State Segment 2 – Did K-State football players really run stairs in the snow Segment 3 – Ask Us Anything
Fort Riley’s newest unit will strengthen the Army’s ability to detect and engage airborne threats. Soldiers and families from the 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade gathered Jan. 23 to celebrate the activation of Foxtrot Troop, 1st Attack Battalion, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade. The Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System – Launched Effects unit introduces advanced technology to the 1st Infantry Division, signifying a new chapter in Army aviation. “Standing up a new unit is a significant moment,” said Army Cpt. Paul Shorkey-Chacon, company commander. “We’re here to activate a troop that will push the Army forward. But as we look forward,…