By Emma Loura Manhattan may see more charging stations in the near future for electric vehicles as they become more common. At Monday’s meeting, Riley County’s MPO planning manager told officials to expect some changes in infrastructure to accommodate the gradual rise in EV use. “A lot of the world is going that way and we’re being dragged into it,” said Jared Tremblay, planning manager for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. “In Kansas we sold 88,000 cars last year. Last year, specifically in Riley County, there was about 2 percent electric.” To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for…
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By Brandon People and Rose Gruenbacher Investigations from the Kansas Highway Patrol unveiled a Manhattan man’s death Sunday night, after a crash on Kansas Highway 177. Derrick A. Holler, 23, of Manhattan was driving his Toyota Corolla, registered to Virginia, going north and driving on the paved median of K-177, just south of the ramp for Interstate Highway 70. The KHP reports Holler hit two traffic signs before colliding with a “bridge impact attenuator” at 10:33 p.m. Holler was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. A bridge impact attenuator is a road…
In a sport that thrives on intensity, it’s rare to find a champion who lets their work speak louder than their words and emotions. But that is the exact recipe that Manhattan High junior Caeleb Hutchinson has used to craft one of the most impressive starts to a wrestling career in state history. Now a three-time state champion, he could easily boast about accolades, medals, or a packed trophy case. Instead, Hutchinson chooses gratitude over glory, team over self, and hard work over hype. To read the rest of the story, subscribe to The Manhattan Mercury!
Toby Hammes sports@themercury.com RILEY — Before the packed gyms on Fridays, it was just Anna Lambert and her dad, perfecting her craft during the depths of summer. Shot, rebound, rinse, repeat. The formula of hard work and family commitment worked for the Riley County senior, and she put together the best season of her high school career this winter. Lambert made the jump from 13 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a junior to averaging a double-double with 17.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, not to mention 3.4 takeaways on defense. To read the rest of…
Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday night on K-177, about 10 miles south of Manhattan, near the I-70 interchange. Deputies from the Geary County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly after 10:30 pm and conducted an initial investigation, shutting down the highway for several hours overnight. The scene was turned over to Kansas Highway Patrol investigators, who remained on scene until just after 3 a.m. Details are sparse, but officials say the crash involved one vehicle and KHP has been attempting to contact family members of the deceased driver. That person has not yet been publicly identified. The crash…
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Arrests DUI and Traffic Violations Angel Adrian Perez, 20, of Fort Riley, was arrested late Friday night near 2304 Stagg Hill Road by the Kansas Highway Patrol. He faces charges for driving under the influence, failure to maintain his lane on a four-lane highway, and having defective headlamps. His bond was set at $750. Weapons and Firearm Violations Jaden Skylar McClelland, 19, of Manhattan, was arrested at the Chipotle Mexican Grill on N. Manhattan Avenue. He was charged with criminal carry of a concealed firearm, unlawful discharge of a weapon within city limits, and failure to appear in court. His…
Officers filed a report of aggravated assault in 700 block of Colorado St. in Manhattan on April 10, 2025, at around 8:22 p.m. A 31-year-old male was listed as the victim when he reported that a 41-year-old male armed himself with a sledge hammer during an incident, placing the victim in fear of harm. 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.
By Emma Loura Pawnee Mental Health asked Riley County officials for an extension of its lease to 100 years to make renovations to the building on 2001 Claflin Road. Pawnee, a non-profit community mental health center, has a 10-year lease set to expire in June 2027. Commissioners on Thursday suggested a lease extension shorter than a century. “They’re not going to be any structural changes to the building itself,” said deputy county counselor Jacob Hansen. To view the full article visit theMercury.com. Click here for more local news.
As more electric vehicles come onto the market, communities like Manhattan are struggling to keep pace with necessary infrastructure. During a Tuesday presentation to the city commission, Jared Tremblay, with the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, presented the region’s EV readiness plan. In Kansas approximately 88,000 electric vehicles were sold in 2024. Tremblay said it’s been a slow consumer transition. “It’s 2% in Manhattan, and it’s pretty darn close to 0% in Wamego or Westmoreland,” he said. “It is not going to be a tidal wave. It’s going to be a slow infiltration. They’re expensive. It’s experimental. There’s a lot…