Eleven Democrats are vying for a single U.S. Senate seat this August, setting up one of the most competitive primary races in recent years. One of those candidates, Patrick Schmidt — a Kansas senator representing District 19 — joined Within Reason with Mike Matson on News Radio KMAN to discuss the issues he’s focusing on while aiming for a U.S. Senate seat. Schmidt said property taxes are a pressing issue, and the current legislature hasn’t taken the steps to lower them. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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The National Weather Service has upgraded Saturday’s severe weather outlook to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) and issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of northeast Kansas. Forecast confidence is increasing, particularly for heavy rainfall. Forecasters expect the primary threat to arrive late Saturday evening and continue into early Sunday morning. Damaging winds of 70 mph or higher, quarter-sized hail, localized flooding and a low-end tornado threat are all possible. Isolated storms could develop between 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, with a larger storm system moving into north-central Kansas around 9 to 10 p.m. and continuing overnight. The…
On today’s edition of The Game, we’ll hit the over/under predictions on the gridiron this year for the Big 12, Tim Everson joins the show to go over his conversation with WBB HC Jeff Mittie, and the Summer of Coleture continues with Teen Wolf! https://www.youtube.com/live/gjfH7DZaQq8?si=i7EQjZRQraw-Jhsd Hour 1 Segment 1 – Jeff Mittie on roster changes and Jordan Speiser exit Segment 2 – K-State football win total over/under part 1 Segment 3 – Another commitment for K-State football Hour 2 Segment 1 – K-State football win total over/under part 2 Segment 2 – Summer of Coleture: Teen Wolf Segment 3 -…
By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie expects to finalize next season’s roster soon, but it might look a little different from what fans are used to. Currently, the Wildcats have 10 players on their roster, seven returners from last season, one transfer (guard Tèa Clèante from Penn State), one international transfer (Spanish forward Shaila Nde) and one incoming freshman (Arizona guard Sage Henry). To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Three area players represented their schools one final time Wednesday in the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State Game at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. Manhattan High seniors Brayson Gnirk and Carter Goodpasture were selected to the KABC Black Team after helping lead the Indians to a 21-5 season, a regional championship and a Class 6A state tournament appearance. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more high school sports.
Riley County Police Department director Brian Peete confirmed to The Mercury Thursday morning that he is resigning, effective Dec. 31. Peete, 50, didn’t give a specific reason for his decision. But the confirmation came despite the Riley County law enforcement agency board in January agreeing to a contract extension for his employment to end Dec. 30, 2027. As previously reported by The Mercury, Peete’s employment as RCPD director began Dec. 30, 2022, on a three-year deal, with a starting salary of $160,171. He got a renewed two-year deal announced in January running through the end of 2027; that extension set…
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas offer disaster relief for storm victims As area communities across northern Kansas move from immediate storm response into longer-term recovery, a Catholic charity group pledged its help to Kansas households facing hardship from the severe weather. According to leaders, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas are offering support in the form of replacement food, essential repairs, utility or housing concerns, transportation challenges, insurance gaps, lost wages or other financial hardship connected to the storms and their aftermath. To view the full article visit theMercury.com.
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Noah Shadrick McFadden, 18, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 3:15 p.m. on June 17, 2026 in the 100 block of Courthouse Plaza on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from an original charge of aggravated robbery. McFadden was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Click here for past RCPD reports.
The National Weather Service in Topeka is warning that severe thunderstorms and flooding are possible across northeast Kansas late Saturday and into the overnight hours. Forecast confidence remains moderate, though details on the timing, location and intensity of storms are still uncertain. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms could develop Saturday evening, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall. The greatest threat for severe weather is expected across north-central Kansas, with the risk gradually decreasing farther east. The weather service also highlighted the possibility that multiple rounds of storms could track over the same locations, increasing…