The last few years have brought a wave of monumental changes to college sports, and Big 12 deputy commissioner Tim Weiser knows now is the time for him to step away. Weiser, who previously was Kansas State’s athletics director from 2001 to 2008, will retire at the end of this year after helping the conference work through yet another round of realignment. For the last 16 years, Weiser has overseen the day-to-day operations in the conference office, served as the primary liaison to the board of directors and handled sportsmanship issues. He has served under four Big 12 commissioners, watched…
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KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by USD 383 superintendent Eric Reid and board member Curt Herrman, Downtown Manhattan Inc. executive director Gina Snyder, and Manhattan Senior Center executive director Liz Nelson
Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on October 1, 2024, at approximately 9:20 AM in the 1200 block of Kearny Street. Officers listed a 21-year-old male as the victim when it was reported his 2012 Chevy Silverado was stolen in the overnight hours by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $16,000. Anyone with information 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. Officers filed a report of motor vehicle theft on October 1, 2024, at approximately 10:28 AM…
Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of September. ON THE WAY UP — Construction progresses Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Building K on Kretschmer Drive in Manhattan. The warehouse facility of more than 112,000 square feet broke ground in April and is slated for completion in December. The building aims at attracting new businesses to the city. ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE — From left, Matthew Mazuroski as Joe Keller, Amy Rosine as Kate Keller and Reece Bunning as Chris Keller act out a scene during rehearsal for Manhattan Arts Center’s production of “All My Sons.” The three-act…
KMAN’s AJ Shaw is joined by Manhattan interim city manager Jason Hilgers and commissioner John Matta for the full hour.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (K-State Athletics) – Kansas State sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson was honored for his play in the Wildcats’ 42-20 victory over No. 20 Oklahoma State by being named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. It is Johnson’s first weekly conference honor this season and second of his career as he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year last year after the Texas Tech game. He is the first K-State player to earn the weekly Big 12 offensive honor since DJ Giddens last year against UCF and the first Wildcat signal caller since Will Howard following the 2022…
By Annie Wolfe/Pott County Times The City of Wamego’s burn pile has always been intended for city resident use only, however city officials have never enforced the rule and county residents have been allowed to haul debris there. That may soon change. Wamego City Manager Stacie Eichem on Monday informed the Pottawatomie County Commissioners maintaining the burn site has become a bigger job than what current city staff can manage. If the city is to allow county residents to continue to use the site as they have been, a full time employee will need to be hired. More on this…
By Emma Loura/Manhattan Mercury Oct. 15 is the last day to register for the Nov. 5 general election for anyone in Riley County who has yet to do so. “Anyone who is new to the community, or college students, high school students, anyone who wants to vote here, please register here in Riley County,” Rich Vargo, the Riley County Clerk, said at Monday’s meeting of the Riley County Commission. “Don’t show up on Election Day and expect to vote if you have not met the voter registration deadline.” Vargo said advance and mail-in voting will begin on Oct. 16. The…
A Manhattan man is being held behind bars following an early morning arrest Sunday in Aggieville. 31-year-old Deitrich Daventa Duncan was arrested in the 1100 block of Moro St. around 2:45 a.m. on one charge of possession of firearm while under influence, and one charge of Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. Duncan is still being held in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $10,000.