By Morgan Chilson TOPEKA — A contingent of House Republicans united with Democrats on Monday to push through a bill that reins in the middlemen operating between drug companies and pharmacies, offering more transparency for a system that can drive up prescription drug costs. Senate Bill 360 was the original bill introduced to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. At the end of last week, it appeared House Speaker Dan Hawkins was going to make sure the bill didn’t move forward this session, along with another bill that addressed the federal 340B program controlling prescription costs for certain clinics and hospitals. While…
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Samantha Harris, 40, of Manhattan, was arrested at approximately 11:58 a.m. on March 23, 2026 near 5th Street and Houston Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for failure to appear. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass. Harris was issued a total bond of $6,000 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.…
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On today’s episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll discuss next steps for Casey Alexander, Bat Cats disappointing weekend verse Arizona St, what the WBB future holds, and speak to “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson. https://www.youtube.com/live/-u9xNZGPIsY?si=iBerlyiKgpOI-iOk Hour 1 Segment 1 – Building a team begins for Casey Alexander Segment 2 – Bat Cats salvage series with Arizona State Segment 3 – Last week in the Big 12 Hour 2 Segment 1 – “Voice of the Cats” Wyatt Thompson Segment 2 – There’s potential with the future of K-State WBB Segment 3 – This week in the Big 12
Twelve unanswered runs backed Lincoln Sheffield’s complete game, as Kansas State baseball downed Arizona State, 12-1, in seven innings Sunday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium, avoiding a sweep in the Wildcats’ first home conference series. Trailing 1-0 headed into the bottom of the third, K-State erupted 12 runs over a three-inning span to secure its sixth run-rule victory of the season, and fourth in the last seven games. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Kansas State director of track and field Travis Geopfert was named the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Men’s Indoor Coach of the Year, as announced by the organization on Thursday, his first head coaching award. In his second year at the helm, Geopfert led the men’s track and field teams to program records during the season. Geopfert guided the men’s team to the program’s highest NCAA Championship finish and most points scored, in fourth place with 24 points. Six Wildcats were named First Team All-Americans during the first NCAA postseason for four of the men, and the first honorees since 2022. To…
By Toby Hammes As Kansas State fans begin to piece together who their next head coach is in Casey Alexander, one of the important questions becomes what his teams will actually look like on the floor. Alexander has built one of the most efficient offensive programs in the country during his time at Belmont, but his philosophy goes beyond simply scoring points. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
By Tim Everson Kansas State women’s basketball’s season ended Sunday night as so many do, with heartbreak. The Wildcats wrapped up their first WBIT appearance with a tough 83-75 loss to California in a game that slipped away in the third and early fourth quarter and couldn’t be salvaged with a late rally. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more K-State sports.
Officers filed a report of vehicle theft at approximately 10:26 a.m. on March 22, 2026 in the 700 block of Pebblebrook Circle. A 26-year-old man was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole his 2018 Kia Soul. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $10,200. The vehicle was later recovered. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000. Officers filed a report of criminal damage to property and…
Volunteer firefighters stayed busy over the weekend as dry and windy conditions led to several grass fires in Riley County. At least three separate fires were brought under control Saturday, according to county fire officials. The first was observed along Wildcat Creek Road, a second along a 50-acre patch north of Tuttle Creek Lake and a third along Daniels Drive, south of Zeandale. The 50-acre fire threatened one home and two outbuildings that were saved. Backburns were performed to eliminate additional fuel sources. The Daniels Drive blaze was a rekindled fire that spread onto a neighbor’s property. Record heat and…