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…
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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…
By Zach DeLoach Ayoka Lee, the 14th-ranked Wildcats’ leading scorer and rebounder, has been sidelined since Jan. 19 when she suffered a fracture in her foot against Arizona State. However, Mittie said he’s still hopeful Lee will play Saturday when K-State hosts rival Kansas. “There’s been nothing that would indicate anything differently than that,” he said. Coaches have been optimistic about Lee’s return before the end of the regular season since they first announced the injury. Mittie said Lee has been ramping back up to where she was before getting hurt, including an individual workout before the Wildcats’ game at…
On Today’s episode of Within Reason with Mike Matson, he interviews Rebecca and Kale Katzenmeier, proprietors of Prairie Wood Connect Foundation. They discuss their efforts to preserve and protect the tall grass prairie in Manhattan. They also emphasize the importance of public access and education to foster a love for the prairie. Over 25 years, they’ve acquired 600 acres through 16 transactions, aiming to provide critical connections through education and recreation. Their foundation, now an independent 501(c)(3), focuses on ecological preservation and community engagement. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here…
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Manhattan city commissioners on Tuesday will decide whether they’ll authorize officials to hand over part of a city-owned lot downtown to Manhattan Housing Authority for construction of a 62-unit housing facility for to low- to moderate-income senior citizens. City officials have split the lot at the corner of Fifth and Pierre streets in two, with the western half set aside for use by Manhattan Housing Authority. If commissioners pass the resolution Tuesday, the mayor and city clerk will be able to execute a land transfer to Manhattan Housing Authority once it has received a building permit for the Sunflower Flats…
A winter storm warning has been issued for our area. It will be in effect from 6pm this evening until midnight, Tuesday night. An extreme cold warning has also been issued and will be in effect from midnight tonight until noon, Thursday. An impactful winter storm moves in this evening and continues through the day Tuesday. Snowfall amounts are highest along and south of Interstate 35, with lighter amounts toward the Kansas-Nebraska state line. Amounts may change if the system shifts north or south, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest forecast. Travel is advised to…
For the first time in almost a month, the Kansas State men laid an egg in Saturday night’s 80-65 loss at BYU. The Wildcats’ six-game winning streak came crashing down in front of a raucous crowd at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Click here for more K-State sports. https://youtu.be/thM6PHxvrKE https://youtu.be/4up18DFJRYU