Salman Shinwari, 17, was receiving treatment at Children’s Mercy hospital in Kansas City for injuries from the accident when he died Wednesday morning. On the afternoon of May 7, Shinwari was driving on US highway 77 in Geary County when his car crossed the center line and hit an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to Stormont Vail hospital in Junction City and later transported to Children’s Mercy. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
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Kamden Tatkenhorst sports@themercury.com Manhattan High girls’ soccer advance on to the regional championship after a 4-1 victory over Wichita East on Tuesday night. The Indians (9-8) got off to a fast start, putting two goals away in the first 15 minutes. Evelynn Thornburg knocked in a shot off a corner kick, making it 1-0. Olivia Stuckwisch followed five minutes later with a goal of her own, giving Manhattan a nice early lead. To read the rest of this story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For Brad Chapin, Director of Clinical Services for Stormont Vail Behavioral Health Services, this means addressing mental health challenges on every level with an acute care. Creator of the Self-Regulation Training System, a research-based toolset for those struggling with their mental health, Brad Chapin has helped thousands of people around the world develop the skills necessary for success and happiness. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast.
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By Rose Gruenbacher The Riley County Police Department on Monday presented three budget options, with the highest being an increase of more than 5% over this year’s budget. The Riley County Law Enforcement Agency Board, or police board, heard the proposals at its meeting Monday after denying a proposal of more than 7% last month. The first option, with a budget of $30.36 million would be an increase of 5.49% from this year. The second, with a budget of $30.07 million, would be an increase of 4.49%, and the third option is a $29.78-million budget, would be an increase of…
Amid exhaustive federal budget cuts, support for the humanities has become a dying art. Humanities Kansas board member Lisa Sisley and executive director Julie Mulvihill are working hard to reverse this. Started in 1972, Humanities Kansas encourages Kansans to draw on history, literature and culture to create connections with one another. Supporting projects that enrich Kansan communities and strengthen democracy as a result, the organization joins others like it nationwide in its new effort to gather full funding. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast.
William Henson Jr, 53, of Manhattan was arrested on May 19, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m. on a warrant for probation violation. Henson was issued no bond and remains confined at the time of this report. 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. Click here for past RCPD reports.
City commissioners are expected on Tuesday night to consider approval of a purchase and sale agreement with Amazon, totaling $206,010 for a roughly 15 acre tract of land in the Manhattan Business Park, west of the airport. The Seattle-based company plans to build a 70,000-square-foot warehouse, which will reportedly serve a broader region around Manhattan for “last mile” delivery services, according to a Monday newsletter from the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials say they’ve been engaged off and on with Amazon for over five years, to secure a location for the company. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click…
Jon Grove sports@themercury.com JUNCTION CITY — Manhattan High boys’ tennis closed out the 6A state championships on Saturday with a strong showing, finishing in a tie for fifth place — its first top-five finish since 2021. The tournament was marked by challenging weather, with gusty winds affecting play throughout the weekend. Despite these conditions, Manhattan’s athletes demonstrated composure and adaptability, particularly in singles competition. Freshman Jay Hoke and senior Advith Natarajan led Manhattan’s efforts in singles, showing both skill and resilience in the challenging conditions. Hoke, in his state debut, advanced to Day 2 and finished seventh overall with a…
IRVING, Texas (Big 12) – The Big 12 Conference has selected Surprise Stadium, the spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, as the new host site for the Big 12 Baseball Championship beginning in 2026. Located in Surprise, Arizona, Surprise Stadium was recently ranked #1 in USA Today’s Best Spring Training Facility rankings. “We are excited to continue our partnership with REV Entertainment as the Big 12 Baseball Championship moves to a world-class venue in Arizona,” said Big 12 Chief Competition Officer Scott Draper. “Surprise Stadium is a premier facility that will create a great atmosphere…