By Emma Loura Chants criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration and supporting immigrants rang out on the northwest corner of 11th Street and Poyntz Avenue on Monday. Indivisible MHK, a political activism group that says it’s “defending democracy,” organized the protest of about 80 people who braved the frigid temperatures in Manhattan in response to Trump’s executive actions and massive cuts to federal agencies by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Indivisible MHK is part of a larger national organization opposed to the Trump administration and favoring progressive policies. The Manhattan demonstration was one of several protests across the country on…
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A federal jury on Friday convicted a Kansas woman of killing her husband on Fort Riley last year. The jury found 31-year-old Margaret Shafe guilty of second-degree murder for shooting and killing Greg Shafe, a U.S. Army soldier, in their home on Fort Riley in February 2024. Margaret Shafe faces a maximum of sentence of life in prison. A federal district court judge will sentence her at a later date. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
Kevin Marinella, 20, of Ogden, was arrested on February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:17 PM in the 100 block of S. Elm Street. Marinella was taken into custody on multiple charges, including three counts of aggravated violation of the offender registration act, three counts of violation of the offender registration act, and four counts of perjury. His bond was set at $50,000, and he was confined at the time of the report. Click here for more local news.
TJ Grant, 36, of Junction City, Kansas, was arrested on February 17, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road. Grant was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. Total bond was established at $25,000. Grant was confined at the time of this report. Kevin Marinella, 20, of Ogden, was arrested on February 17, 2025, at approximately 4:17 PM in the 100 block of S. Elm Street. Marinella was arrested on the probable cause offenses of aggravated violation of the offender registration act x 3, violation of the offender registration…
A winter storm continues to affect the area today, with additional snowfall expected to range from 1 to 6 inches. The highest snowfall accumulations are anticipated south of Interstate 35, with lighter amounts near the Kansas-Nebraska state line. The storm is compounded by dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills that are expected to remain in the -10 to -20 degree range throughout the day. Travel conditions are hazardous, and authorities are advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly on roadways where conditions may worsen. For those who must travel, it’s essential to stay updated on weather conditions and consider altering…
By Toby Hammes The ball didn’t bounce the Manhattan High boys’ basketball’s way down the stretch in a back-and-forth battle against Hayden, as the Indians fell 54-51 on Monday night. MHS (6-11) was coming off an overtime win against Topeka High on Friday and looked to put together consecutive wins for the first time this season but fell just short, falling to 3-4 in league play and splitting its season series with Hayden. “I thought we got stagnant, our sharing of the ball and moving the ball wasn’t as good,” head coach Benji George said. “And that ultimately, was probably…
By Toby Hammes Manhattan High girls’ basketball upset Hayden, the No. 1 team in the state in Class 4A, after leading from start to finish in an all-around impressive 50-47 win on Tuesday. The Indians (11-6, 4-3) came off consecutive losses for the first time this season and had a tall task ahead with Hayden, but proved to not be fazed by the opponent. “They didn’t feel good about how things went the last two games, and I kept telling them ‘I know we’re better than that,’” head coach Scott Mall said. “They just came out, things went well for…
By Ned Seaton and Megan Moser At least 28 people have been fired from the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan since Friday as part of the sweeping cuts to the federal government workforce by the Trump administration, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. NBAF, the federal disease lab north of the K-State campus, is under the control of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The source, who spoke to The Mercury Monday on the condition that he not be named, said NBAF has terminated “at least” 28 people, all hired within the past two years…
Officials on Monday said MATC opened an office in the Fort Riley Education Center in October and has begun offering “career-focused education opportunities directly on post.” MATC and Fort Riley officials signed a memorandum of understanding in June to allow the college to offer classes with financial aid options including tuition assistance, VA benefits and other funding sources. It currently has a 19-credit-hour welding certificate course with two timeline options. The first allows students to take it as a 16-week evening course, with semesters beginning in January and August. The other is an accelerated, eight-week daytime course. MATC offers two…
City officials on Friday announced a portion Juliette Avenue is shutting down beginning Feb. 24 and lasting about 12 weeks before shifting further south. The closure will stretch from Poyntz Avenue south through the intersection of Juliette and Houston Street to the alley midway between Houston and Pierre streets. Pierre Street will remain open to through traffic during this phase, which officials think could last into May 2025. After that, the closure on Juliette will move south to affect Pierre Street. That will stretch between the aforementioned alley and the intersection of Juliette and Pierre. To view the full article…