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…
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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…
Multiple rounds of storms are expected across the area Monday, beginning in the early afternoon in eastern Kansas. Forecasters say additional storm development is likely further west later in the day, with those storms tracking east into the evening hours and early Tuesday morning. The main threats include large hail, damaging winds, and the possibility of a few tornadoes. Storms may persist into the overnight period, increasing the risk of overnight severe weather. Residents are urged to remain weather aware throughout the day and evening and be prepared to take immediate action if warnings are issued for their location. Stay…
In an ever-changing landscape, Riley County Police Department Director Brian Peete shares his insight on police security within schools, and the budget that pays for it, on today’s episode of Within Reason. 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. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Conner Bruce, 21, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 17, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of Osage Street, for interference with a law enforcement officer, failure to appear and criminal trespass. Bruce was issued a total bond of $5,750 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report. Shawn Sinnott, 48, of Manhattan, was arrested on May 16, 2025, at approximately 10:10 a.m. at 1001 S. Seth Child Road, for breach of privacy. Sinnott was issued a total bond of $6,000 and is still confined in the Riley County Jail…
Two people were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide incident late Saturday morning at a hotel on Manhattan’s southwest side. Firefighters were dispatched to the DoubleTree by Hilton, just before 11 a.m. and found elevated carbon monoxide levels inside the hotel. The hotel was evacuated to allow crews to monitor the atmospheric conditions throughout the building. Riley County EMS transported two hotel guests to Ascension Via Christi and evaluated several others on scene. The cause was determined to be the pool heater and inoperable exhaust fans for the heating system. Click here for more local news.
Forecasters say an intense upper level disturbance will move through the region today, resulting in another a stormy afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has the Manhattan area in an enhanced (level 3) risk for severe weather. The best chances for thunderstorms will develop across northeast and east central Kansas, with all severe weather hazards possible, including large hail, damaging winds and even tornadoes. Storms could fire in the Manhattan area as early as 2 p.m., and last until late tonight. Stay tuned to KMAN for weather updates throughout the day.
MANHATTAN, KS — The Riley County Police Department reported five arrests over the weekend, according to the department’s latest media arrest summary released Sunday morning. Among those detained was 32-year-old Javontae Dashon Darby of Manhattan, who was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. on May 18. Darby faces charges of shoplifting items valued under $1,500 and possessing tools to remove theft detection devices. He remains confined at the Riley County Jail with a bond set at $3,000. Police also arrested 18-year-old Jaeleon Malachi Jefford on the evening of May 17 on a warrant. Jefford is charged with aggravated battery and aggravated…
Kansas State women’s basketball head coach Jeff Mittie has added a frontcourt piece to the 2025-26 roster, as Jenessa Cotton has signed with the Wildcats. White, a 6-foot-2 forward from Orange, California, played her first collegiate season in 2024-25 at Duke. She saw action in eight games with 44 minutes played. Cotton carded eight points (1.0 ppg) on a .286 field goal percentage (4-of-14), hauled in six rebounds (0.8 rpg), dished out two assists and blocked two shots. Read the rest of the article at The Manhattan Mercury. Subscribe for more K-State coverage!